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Day 9 Recap: Senators Wrap 2nd Day Of Questions; Vote Expected Friday On Witnesses
Senators weighing impeachment charges against President Trump spent Thursday firing questions at lawyers as they did the day before, just as the prospect of former national security adviser John Bolton’s appearance as a witness continues to stoke speculation. The Senate will enter its next phase Friday — considering whether to allow witnesses and evidence. Continue Reading Day 9 Recap: Senators Wrap 2nd Day Of Questions; Vote Expected Friday On Witnesses
The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight
The two-minute warning that had held over the past two years has now shrunk to 100 seconds before midnight on the Doomsday Clock set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Continue Reading The End May Be Nearer: Doomsday Clock Moves Within 100 Seconds Of Midnight
Gwen Ifill Honored in Forever Stamp Dedication Ceremony
The late NewsHour co-anchor Gwen Ifill is being commemorated by the U.S. Postal Service with a Forever stamp this year. Continue Reading Gwen Ifill Honored in Forever Stamp Dedication Ceremony
How The Iowa Caucuses Work — And Why They’re Important
Iowa has only 1% of the delegates up for grabs for the Democratic nomination, and yet the candidates have spent $50 million there on ads for a reason. Continue Reading How The Iowa Caucuses Work — And Why They’re Important
Pentagon Again Updates Number Of Troops Who Suffered Brain Injuries In Iran Strike
In updating its tally, defense officials noted that most of the injured service members have been treated and returned to Iraq. The statement, once more, contradicts President Trump’s initial remarks. Continue Reading Pentagon Again Updates Number Of Troops Who Suffered Brain Injuries In Iran Strike
Face Masks: What Doctors Say About Their Role In Containing Coronavirus
Can a mask really keep you from catching the virus? To answer that, it helps to clarify which kinds of masks we’re talking about. Continue Reading Face Masks: What Doctors Say About Their Role In Containing Coronavirus
Day 8 Recap: Senators Trade Questions For Impeachment Managers And President Trump’s Lawyers
The Senate on Wednesday night concluded the first of two days full of questions in the impeachment trial of President Trump. The proceeding offered clues about the thinking of senators, but the session consisted mostly of trial lawyers on both sides magnifying arguments they have already delivered. Continue Reading Day 8 Recap: Senators Trade Questions For Impeachment Managers And President Trump’s Lawyers
President Signs USMCA, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Talk Working Conditions With Mexican Senators
A delegation of Mexican government officials visited the Yakima Valley Monday to meet with dairy workers, most of whom are Mexican nationals. The group was looking to expand the role of the Mexican government in protecting the rights of workers. Continue Reading President Signs USMCA, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Talk Working Conditions With Mexican Senators
