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The Latest From Democrats In Iowa, And What's Next For Candidates In New Hampshire

6:22pm February 06, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The Democratic National Committee has requested a recanvass of Iowa caucus results, though it's unclear whether the state Democratic Party will oblige. Meanwhile, presidential hopefuls are moving on.

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A sign alerts customers that cash is not accepted at a shop in San Francisco last year. The city subsequently banned businesses from rejecting cash.

Cities And States Are Saying No To Cashless Shops

6:22pm February 06, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Washington, D.C., is the latest city to consider banning businesses from rejecting cash. Opponents of cashless stores say they discriminate against low-income, homeless and undocumented people.

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Attorney General William Barr arrives to hear President Donald Trump speak in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020.

Attorney General Barr Issues New Rules For Politically Sensitive Investigations

5:07pm February 06, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

The attorney general himself must approve opening a case into an active presidential race. President Trump and supporters have decried what they've called bias by the FBI during the 2016 campaign.

House manager Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., leaves the floor after the Senate acquitted President Trump on two articles of impeachment on Wednesday.

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Transcript: Trump Impeachment Process Was 'Absolutely Worth It,' Schiff Says

4:35pm February 06, 2020

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep on Thursday, a day after the Senate voted to acquit President Trump of the charges against him. Read the transcript of the interview.

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Commentary: Imagining A Farewell To The Iowa Caucuses

4:32pm February 06, 2020

by Mo Rocca

A comedian offers his "Mobituary" for the Iowa caucuses, which, after this week, may have hammered the nails in their own coffins.

What People Throughout The Country Thought About Trump's Impeachment Acquittal

4:32pm February 06, 2020

by Ina Jaffe

People across the country and a political analyst react to President Trump's acquittal in the Senate impeachment trial.

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Trump Gives Defiant Speech, Lashing Out At 'Evil' Impeachment Opponents

4:21pm February 06, 2020

by Tamara Keith

President Trump took a victory lap on Thursday after his impeachment acquittal — and also took the opportunity to lash out at his political opponents.

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The Latest From Democrats In Iowa, And What's Next For Candidates In New Hampshire

Cities And States Are Saying No To Cashless Shops

Attorney General Barr Issues New Rules For Politically Sensitive Investigations

Transcript: Trump Impeachment Process Was 'Absolutely Worth It,' Schiff Says

Commentary: Imagining A Farewell To The Iowa Caucuses

What People Throughout The Country Thought About Trump's Impeachment Acquittal

This Year, Election Results May Take Longer Everywhere — By Design

Behind The Senate Report Faulting Obama Administration On 2016 Election Interference

After Iowa Confusion, Election Security Concerns Emerge Anew

Trump Gives Defiant Speech, Lashing Out At 'Evil' Impeachment Opponents