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How Attorney General Barr Ended Up At The Center Of The Ukraine Controversy

5:29pm October 03, 2019

by Ryan Lucas

Attorney General Bill Barr first came to the Justice Department promising to remain above politics but has found himself drawn into the center of the Ukraine scandal.

Finnish Journalist Mari Karppinen On How She Decided To Cover Trump's Press Conference

4:51pm October 03, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mari Karppinen, U.S. correspondent for MTV News Finland, about Wednesday's press conference with Presidents Niinisto and Trump, after her questions went viral.

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Rep. Adam Smith Discusses The Trump Administration's Involvement With Aid To Ukraine

4:21pm October 03, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Rep. Adam Smith of the House Armed Services Committee, about the Trump administration's decision to withhold — then release — U.S. security assistance to Ukraine.

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News Roundup - Domestic

3:57pm October 03, 2019

The House continues its impeachment inquiry. A Democratic frontrunner is hospitalized.

When You Can And Can't Stand Your Ground

3:28pm October 03, 2019

The "Castle Doctrine" played a key role in the defense of a former police officer who shot and killed a black man in his own home.

Republican Presidential Candidate Mark Sanford Campaigns At The South Carolina Statehouse

Foresight 2020: Mark Sanford

3:28pm October 03, 2019

The former governor and congressman faces many challenges in his bid to win the Republican nomination.

Storm clouds rolled over Capitol Hill earlier this week.

Political Storm Clouds Glower As Dems Open New Phase In Impeachment Case

12:55pm October 03, 2019

by Philip Ewing

After a delay, the House Intelligence Committee is set to convene its first closed-door deposition with a witness. Meanwhile, President Trump thunders, calling the inquiry a waste of time.

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How Rep. Susan Wild Is Balancing The Impeachment Inquiry, Her Constituents' Concerns

10:25am October 03, 2019

by Claudia Grisales

Pennsylvania Democratic Rep. Susan Wild recently came out in support of the impeachment inquiry, but her constituents say they want her to focus on pocketbook issues.

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Former Ukraine Envoy Kurt Volker To Testify On Capitol Hill In Closed-Door Session

9:25am October 03, 2019

House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Mike Quigley, a Democrat, explains what the panel expects to gain from closed-door hearings Thursday with former Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker.

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Pa. Swing District Voters Hope Impeachment Doesn't Overshadow Other Issues

9:13am October 03, 2019

by Claudia Grisales

Despite the occupation with the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, voters in one Pennsylvania swing district say they want their leaders focused on issues like health care and education.

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