Franco Ordoñez
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Here Are The Lawyers Who Will Defend President Trump Against Impeachment
"We're ready for it," a White House counselor said. "We have a defense team in place. And our defense team will go on offense also."
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World
Iran Fires Rockets On Airbase In Iraq Housing U.S. Troops
Iranian state-run television says Iran has targeted a U.S. airbase in the Anbar province of western Iraq, after vowing to retaliate for the U.S. killing of Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani.
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World
U.S. And Russia Have Just Over A Year To Deal With An Expiring Nuclear Treaty
President Trump talked to Russian President Putin this week about arms control. Critics worry Trump could let a bilateral treaty lapse as he chases a new deal with Russia and China.
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Politics
Trump Impeachment Trial Turns Spotlight On White House Lawyer Cipollone
President Trump often surrounds himself with lawyers he sees as being good on TV. But the key attorney for Trump's Senate impeachment trial is better known for working behind the scenes.
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Politics
President Trump Makes Unannounced Trip To Afghanistan
A small group of reporters, including NPR's White House correspondent, traveled with the president to Afghanistan. Plans for the trip were keep secret and all phones were confiscated.
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Trump Announces Resumption Of Talks With Taliban During Surprise Visit To Afghanistan
"The Taliban wants to make a deal," President Trump said during his trip to Bagram Airfield, where he met with U.S. troops. "If they do, they do, and if they don't, they don't. That's fine."
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Politics
Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher Is Latest Example Of How Trump Hands Out Clemency
When it comes to clemency and President Trump, who you know is a key factor. Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher, whose demotion was reversed after conservatives advocated for him, is just the latest example.
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David Holmes And Fiona Hill Testify On Capitol Hill
Two witnesses appear before Thursday's impeachment inquiring public hearing: the State Department's David Holmes and Fiona Hill, a former Russia expert at the National Security Council.
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Politics
News Brief: Yovanovitch Testifies, Student Loans, Lebanon Protests
The House impeachment inquiry continues Friday with two testimonies, including public testimony of Marie Yovanovitch. Also, latest on student loans and the Education Department and Lebanon protests.
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Politics
News Brief: Russia Director Out At NSC, Twitter Bans Political Ads, PG&E
A key witness in the impeachment inquiry is set to leave his top post on the National Security Council. Also, Twitter bans political ads and the latest on PG&E and wildfires in California.