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President Trump and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Trump says reports of an improper conversation with a foreign leader are "ridiculous."

Trump: Reports Of Alleged Improper Conversation With Foreign Leader Are 'Ridiculous'

7:20pm September 20, 2019

by Brian Naylor

The president blamed a "partisan whistleblower," whose identity he said he didn't know, for an allegation that Trump had an improper conversation with a foreign leader.

Politics & Government

Background On The Intelligence Community Whistleblower's Complaint

5:44pm September 20, 2019

What was so concerning that a U.S. intelligence official filed a whistleblower complaint? That's the question in Washington. When asked about it, President Trump tried to put the focus on Joe Biden.

Politics & Government

Trump Dismisses Whistleblower's Claims

5:44pm September 20, 2019

President Trump dismissed a whistleblower's claims that he had made inappropriate promises to a foreign leader during a phone call earlier this year. He also announced new sanctions on Iran.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested a new law is needed to be able to indict a sitting president for potential lawbreaking while in office.

Pelosi Says Congress Should Pass New Laws So Sitting Presidents Can Be Indicted

5:44pm September 20, 2019

"I do think that we will have to pass some laws that will have clarity for future presidents. [A] president should be indicted, if he's committed a wrongdoing," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told NPR.

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Saudi Attack Draws New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran

4:58pm September 20, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration ordered new sanctions on Iran, in response to the attack in Saudi Arabia that temporarily cut off nearly 6% of the world's oil supply. The sanctions' effect may be limited.

Politics & Government

Week In Politics: Whistleblower Controversy, Iran

4:22pm September 20, 2019

Ramesh Ponnuru of The National Review and Bloomberg Opinion and Jonathan Capehart of the Washington Post talk about the whistleblower controversy and Iran.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

1:55pm September 20, 2019

The president threatens action against California. His former campaign manager doesn't cooperate with Congress.

A man holds a ballot card with bar codes during a voting machine demonstration in Raleigh, N.C., last month.

McConnell, Decried As 'Moscow Mitch,' Approves Election Security Money

12:03pm September 20, 2019

by Philip Ewing

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to add $250 million for state and federal efforts to secure the election. Critics say Congress must set aside more dollars and pass a new bill.

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has ended his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Politics & Government

New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio Ends 2020 Presidential Bid

10:54am September 20, 2019

by Jessica Taylor

The mayor of America's largest city was one of the last major candidates to enter the race, but his progressive pitch never caught on in the crowded field.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (center) marches with other young climate activists last week outside the White House in Washington, D.C.

A Rising Generation Asserts Itself On Climate Change

8:40am September 20, 2019

by Jeff Brady

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, 16, is calling on young people to skip school Friday and hold rallies to demand more action against climate change.

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