Rank #1: Senate GOP introducing resolution to condemn impeachment process; Dems accuse GOP Reps of stunt & violating House rules after rushing secure room; U.S. may start moving battle tanks & troops to Syria to protect other troops near oil fields;
Sources: Dems aiming for public hearings in November; NYT: WH sent warning letter to Pentagon Official who testified before Congress; GOP Source: Diplomat's testimony "reverberating" among House GOP; GOP tries to downplay damning testimony as "hearsay"; "No quid pro quo" defense may not matter for impeachment; Trump applauds GOP lawmakers who stormed secure room; Sources: Giuliani now searching for a defense attorney; Two Giuliani associates promoted connections to Giuliani and Trump to make money; Lawyer for Giuliani associate links Trump to case by suggesting executive privilege may apply; Right now: Rep. Cummings lies in State at U.S. Capitol; via Knit
Oct 24 2019
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Rank #2: Brand new CNN polls reveal voters' pulse on impeachment; Trump's legal team argues impeachment process a "charade"; Senate gears up for tense battle over witnesses on first day of impeachment trial; Candidates make massive push in Iowa, caucus in 14 days
New CNN poll:
51% think Trump should be convicted & removed;
More women say Trump should be removed than men;
86% of African American voters favor Trump's removal;
Majority of voters under age 45 support Trump's removal;
69% want witnesses at president Trump's trial;
48% of republicans want witnesses at the trial;
58% say Trump abused power of the presidency;
57% believe Pres Trump obstructed congress;
Pres Trump's approval rating at 43%;
45% say impeachment won't affect Trump's 2020 chances;
Swing state voters split on removing Trump from office;
WH legal team: impeachment articles "fail to allege any crime", appropriate for Trump to bring up Biden's & Burisma with Ukraine president; Source: fight over Trump trial could play out in open session; Sen. Doug Jones on looming impeachment trial; Trump visits Martin Luther King Jr memorial in DC; Sanders slams Biden's Social Security record ahead of Iowa; Biden: a Warren, Sanders nomination may hurt down-ballot Dems; NYT editorial board endorses both Klobuchar & Warren; High security as heavily armed protesters rally for gun rights; Despite concern, thousands protest peacefully for gun rights; Aircraft carrier named for African-American pearl harbor hero via Knit
51% think Trump should be convicted & removed;
More women say Trump should be removed than men;
86% of African American voters favor Trump's removal;
Majority of voters under age 45 support Trump's removal;
69% want witnesses at president Trump's trial;
48% of republicans want witnesses at the trial;
58% say Trump abused power of the presidency;
57% believe Pres Trump obstructed congress;
Pres Trump's approval rating at 43%;
45% say impeachment won't affect Trump's 2020 chances;
Swing state voters split on removing Trump from office;
WH legal team: impeachment articles "fail to allege any crime", appropriate for Trump to bring up Biden's & Burisma with Ukraine president; Source: fight over Trump trial could play out in open session; Sen. Doug Jones on looming impeachment trial; Trump visits Martin Luther King Jr memorial in DC; Sanders slams Biden's Social Security record ahead of Iowa; Biden: a Warren, Sanders nomination may hurt down-ballot Dems; NYT editorial board endorses both Klobuchar & Warren; High security as heavily armed protesters rally for gun rights; Despite concern, thousands protest peacefully for gun rights; Aircraft carrier named for African-American pearl harbor hero via Knit
Jan 20 2020
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Rank #3: Special Edition (2): The White House in Crisis; Combative Trump attacks Schiff, impeachment inquiry "hoax'; State Department IG finishes "urgent" briefing on Hill; Klobuchar talks about impeachment and gun control push;
Trump: Only "legitimate" whistleblowers should be protected; Trump falsely claims whistleblower is "dishonest" & "inaccurate"; Now: State Dept Inspector General holding "urgent" briefing on Capitol Hill over Ukraine; House Democrats: Stonewalling by Trump Administration may be considered obstruction; Lineup announced for CNN/NYT Dem Presidential Debate; Trump froze Ukraine aid in June, demanded a policy review that baffled officials; via Knit
Oct 02 2019
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Rank #4: 6.4 earthquake strikes Southern California, felt in L.A. & Vegas; Ahead: Trump to speak at controversial July 4th event
USGS seismologist: chance of another damaging quake today; USGS: At least 58 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquake; Kern County Fire: Ridgecrest Hospital is being evacuated; Officials report broken water mains, rock slides, power lines down; Largest earthquake in 20 years hits Southern California; USGS: At least 73 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquake; Source: Military chiefs concerned about politicization of July 4th; WH aides working overtime to fill event space with crowd; Trump baby blimp makes appearance on National Mall; Troops reportedly given messaging guidance, talking points today; California early quake alert didn't warn all CA residents; USGS: At least 85 aftershocks after 6.4 earthquake via Knit
Jul 04 2019
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Rank #5: Kamala Harris steals stage, Biden target of attacks; Booker on his 2020 path after first democratic debate; Biden defends his past position on busing in heated fight; Pres. Trump smiles, tells Putin "don't meddle in election"
Biden defends record after bruising debate; Source close to Biden on debate performance: "Not great"; Swalwell to Biden: "Time to pass the torch"; Booker reacts to Biden's fierce defense of civil rights record; Biden: I never ever opposed voluntary busing; Harris targets Biden for opposing federally mandated busing; Biden tries to explain busing stance: I was against the federal government ordering busing; Biden and Harris busing exchange highlights divide for Dems; Trump jokes with Putin about election interference; Trump and Putin joke about "fake news" despite Russia's long record of murdering and jailing journalist; Supreme court to hear key political cases just ahead of 2020 election; Supreme court to hear cases on immigration, abortion, LGBT rights in election year; Supreme court to decide fate of "dreamers" before 2020 election; Charlottesville driver sentenced to life in prison via Knit
Jun 28 2019
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Rank #6: AG Barr: I never misled Congress on Mueller's frustrations; Some 2020 Dems call for AG to resign or face impeachment; Barr defends his handling of Mueller report; Democrats call for special counsel Mueller to testify
AG Barr: Mueller's letter objecting to summary was "a bit snitty"; Sen. Van Hollen calls on AG Barr to resign; Sen. Hirono to Barr: "you lied to Congress"; Barr refuses to hand over notes of Mueller call to Senate; Unclear of Barr will testify tomorrow before House committee; White House: Dems "humiliate" themselves by attacking Barr via Knit
May 01 2019
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Rank #7: Buttigieg: I'm worried Trump would take foreign dirt; Trump on foreign info: "Of course you have to look at it"; Source: Before tanker attack, Iran shot at U.S. drones; Trump predicts he'll run against Biden, Sanders, or Warren
Buttigieg: I'm worried Trump would take foreign dirt; McConnell to Dems: Time to move on, "The case is closed"; McConnell: I'm the "Grim Reaper" when it comes to Dem agenda; Warren, O'Rouke, Booker face off in first night of debates, with Biden, Sanders, Harris, Buttigieg set for night two; Justice dept. to weigh in on subpoena for Trump's tax returns; Warren releases minority business plan as she rises in polls; Trump predicts he'll run against Biden, Sanders, or Warren; Trump campaign acknowledges Trump trailed Biden in key states in internal polling in March; Outrage from Flint residents as all charges are dropped against officials accused of causing water crisis; Flint Mayor reacts to charges being dropped against officials charged in water crisis; Some Flint residents "Re-Traumatized," "Horrified" over charges being dropped against officials for water crisis; Trump: "I'm not going to fire" Conway over hatch violations; Trump: "I'm not going to fire" Kellyanne Conway over hatch act violations, "she's a terrific person"; via Knit
Jun 15 2019
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Rank #8: Special Edition: The White House in Crisis; New book called "A Warning" by writer of anonymous Op-Ed who "vowed to thwart" Trump's worst inclinations; CNN obtains key diplomat's opening statement; Trump compares impeachment investigation to "a lynching";
Source: "Anonymous" has "explosive" book coming out with first-hand account of president Trump; CNN: Key diplomat testifies he was told political investigations may be reason for Ukraine aid delay; McConnell denies he told Trump Ukraine call was "perfect"; CNN Poll: 50% of Americans support impeaching, removing Trump from office; Ceasefire between Turkey and Syrian Kurds just expired; Turkey and Russia agree to joint patrols along Syrian border; Iraq: U.S. Troops withdrawing from Syria cannot stay in Iraq; Esper: U.S. will conduct phased withdrawal out of Syria and Iraq; Impeachment struggling to break through in Iowa?; Iowa voters weigh in on impeachment inquiry; CNN: Key diplomat testifies he was told political investigations may be reason for Ukraine aid delay; Top diplomats tell Congress Trump wanted probe of Bidens, 2016 in return for Ukraine aid; Dem Rep calls impeachment witness Bill Taylor's testimony "a sea change"; McCarthy on Trump's lynching comparison: "That's not the language I would use"; Sen. Graham agrees with Trump: Impeachment inquiry "is a lynching"; Wash Post: Putin tried to sour Trump on working with Ukraine; Salmon shortage threatening food chain in Pacific Northwest; via Knit
Oct 22 2019
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Rank #9: Trump falsely claims impeachment based on one "perfect" call; Trump compares impeachment to unfairness in criminal justice system; Sen John Kennedy on Trump and impeachment; Trump family explores selling Washington, D.C. hotel
Source: Bolton in talks about testifying behind closed doors; Sources: WH official to back up diplomat's damning testimony; "Anonymous" author of new book promises to recount conversations with president Trump; Trump on impeachment messaging: "I am the team"; Trump repeats defense of Ukraine call: it was "perfect"; Rep Gowdy in 2018: private hearings "are much more constructive"; Trump family explores selling Washington, D.C. hotel; Biden on his opponents: "I'll flat out beat them"; Biden: if elected, my children won't have White House offices: Biden knocks Jared Kushner's credentials to negotiate middle east peace deal; Gabbard says she won't launch re-election bid for congress, staying in presidential race; Obama, Clintons, among notables honoring Rep. Elijah Cummings at funeral today; via Knit
Oct 25 2019
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Rank #10: Trump's firs reaction since public testimony by ousted U.S. ambassador to Ukraine; Yovanovitch: Trump's attacks "very intimidating"; Republicans push ousted U.S. Ambassador on bribery argument for Democrats;
Ousted U.S. Ambassador testifies about smear campaign against her & fear of comments made by Pres. Trump; Aide who overheard Sondland's phone call with Trump now in closed-door deposition; Trump defends Yovanovitch tweet, says "I have freedom of speech"; Schiff: We saw witness intimidation in real time by Pres. Trump; Yovanovitch: No explanation given for why I was removed; Trump attacks ousted Ukraine Ambassador as she claims she felt threatened by attacks; WH releases transcript of first call with Ukraine Pres which has no mention of fighting corruption; Ousted U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine: I do not understand Giuliani's motives for attacking me; Republicans dodge questions on Giuliani and smear campaign against ousted U.S. Ambassador; Yovanovitch: U.S. Policy on Ukraine "thrown into disarray"; More public testimony set for next week in impeachment inquiry; via Knit
Nov 15 2019
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Rank #11: Trump allies attack Purple Heart recipient who says he twice reported alarm over Ukraine scandal; House Rules Committee releases impeachment resolution; New CNN NH poll: Sanders & Warren neck & neck in lead
WH official says he sounded the alarm on Trump's Ukraine call; First WH official who was on Trump-Ukraine call testifying; New testimony raises questions about credibility of EU ambassador Sondland's testimony; Sources: tense moment in deposition as Dems accuse GOP of trying to "out" whistleblower; Thursday House vote may force Republicans to rethink strategy; Trump attacks career diplomats testifying in impeachment inquiry, without evidence they are partisan; Kushner to Biden: I've spent 3 years "cleaning up your messes"; Kushner: impeachment is nothing but "silly games"; New CNN NH poll: Sanders & Warren neck and neck in lead; Biden drops 9 points in new CNN poll of NH Dem voters via Knit
Oct 29 2019
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Rank #12: Bipartisan backlash erupts over Trump's tariff threats; Barr: I disagreed with Mueller on obstruction case; Source: Kim Jong Un's top aides "have certainly disappeared"; 2020 presidential candidates flood California this weekend; Judge rules for last lega
Bipartisan backlash erupts over Trump's tariff threats; Dow tumbles as Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico; Top Trump aides warned against Mexican tariff threats; DHS watchdog finds 900 migrants at center built for 125; Trump's tariffs could raise prices on food, beer, cars, TV's; Barr: I disagreed with Mueller on obstruction case; Barr: Democrats are "shredding institutions" not Pres Trump; Sources: WH pleased with AG Barr's defense of Trump; Transcript released of Flynn voicemail from Trump lawyer showing possible attempt to obstruct; Source: Kim Jong Un's top aides "have certainly disappeared"; State Dept: We're looking into reports of N. Korean executions; WH: No comment on S. Korean report that Kim Jong Un executed members of inner circle after failed summit; 2020 presidential candidates flood California this weekend; Harris rolls out CA endorsements ahead of big weekend; Biden skips California campaign weekend for Ohio; Bennet slams Sanders' Medicare for All plan at CNN town hall; Kfile: Trump warned of "wolf packs" of adolescent criminals, undercutting criticism of Biden's '94 crime bill; Warren: if elected, I'll allow for Presidents to be indicted; Radio host compares Warren to Rachel Dolezal; Judge rules for last legal abortion clinic in Missouri to stay open until hearing next Tuesday. via Knit
May 31 2019
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Rank #13: Trump: "Nothing wrong with listening" if Russia or China offers dirt; Sarah Sanders leaving White House by end of the month; Jay Inslee, Eric Swalwell latest democratic candidates calling for impeachment proceedings
Trump: "Nothing wrong with listening" if Russia or China offers dirt; Trump says he might not tell FBI if foreign govt. offered info; Sen. Warner introduced bill requiring candidates to notify FBI if contacted by a foreign agent; Sources: In private conversations, Sanders has discussed running for Governor of Arkansas; From defending to denouncing: GOP splits on Trump comments; Trump calls out FBI Dir.: He is "wrong" to say candidates should report report foreign govt offers dirt on opponent; Trump: All congressmen take "oppo" research from Govts.; Dems slam Trump as "UN-American," "Disgraceful," "Lawless"; Dem candidates outraged over Trump saying he'd take dirt from foreign govt via Knit
Jun 13 2019
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Rank #14: Soon: House to vote over impeachment after Dem rep. says Trump should be punished for racist comments; Trump suggests he will call out Dem reps at rally; WH projects $1 trillion deficit for 2019
Sources: House will likely vote to table impeachment resolution; Source: Dem leadership prefers to kill impeachment resolution; Source: Moderate Dems felt vote over Trump racist tweets backfired, forced them to defend 4 progressives; Trump hits campaign trail as GOP defends his racist tweets; Sources: Trump & WH advisers believe criticizing Dem congresswomen is advantageous in 2020; Dem congresswomen deny fracture with Pelosi but have yet to meet face to face with the speaker; Sources: Moderate Dems not happy with Pelosi's handling of attacks against four Dem congresswomen; Sanders fires back at opponents, defends "Medicare for all"; Sanders accuses Biden of lying about "Medicare for all"; Sanders, Biden, Harris spar over health care proposals; Harris: My plan does not call for eliminating Obamacare; Soon: Trump leaves for North Carolina campaign rally; Trump regularly makes 20 or more false claims at rallies; Trump's use of "sir" signals he is making a false statement; New protests in Puerto Rico as governor apologizes for chat message scandal; Scandal and protests consume Puerto Rico as governor defies calls to step down via Knit
Jul 17 2019
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Rank #15: Trump claims he's investigating corruption, not his rivals; Damning text messages detail Trump admin pressure on Ukraine; Sources: Intel IG gave committee docs showing efforts to corroborate whistleblower complaint
Trump claims Biden probe just about rooting out corruption, but cannot name any other corruption probes he's ordered; Trump claims he's investigating corruption, not his rivals; Sources: Trump promised China's president he'd be silent on Hong Kong democracy protests while trade talks continued; House Dems ask VP Pence to turn over Ukraine docs; Trump can't name a corruption investigation he's requested that isn't about a political rival; Sources: Intel IG gave committee documents showing efforts to corroborate whistleblower complaint; WSJ: GOP Sen. learned of potential quid pro quo from U.S. Amb., Trump denies in a phone call with Senator; Trump insists text messages reveal no quid pro quo in Ukraine dealings; Volker: Trump said "corrupt" Ukraine "tried to take me down"; Text messages show how Trump admin tried to pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden; Ukraine to probe owner of company linked to Biden's son; via Knit
Oct 04 2019
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Rank #16: Trump admits he discussed Biden with Ukrainian president; House Dems appear closer to launching impeachment against Trump; New Biden tweet: Trump needs to "release the transcript of the call"; Gore: Trump is face of climate change denial;
Trump, without evidence, claims if a republican ever did what Biden did, they'd be getting "the electric chair"; Trump: I didn't pressure Ukraine to investigate Biden, but it "would have been okay" if I did; Intel chair: "We may have crossed the rubicon" on impeachment; Mitt Romney: Trump's call could be "troubling"; as few republicans condemn Trump's call; Axelrod: Trump call "implicit or explicit extortion in plain sight"; Biden slams Trump for Ukraine call while Warren presses House to act on impeachment; Booker asking supporters to help raise $1.7M to stay in race; Feds: U.S. Soldier discussed bombing major news network, other targets; Thousands stranded around the world as tour company collapses; Trump makes brief, unscheduled stop at U.N. Climate Summit; Former VP Al Gore calls out Trump for lack of action on climate crisis; Gore: Trump is face of climate change denial; via Knit
Sep 23 2019
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Rank #17: With Acosta exit, Trump admin gains another "acting" head; Trump declares state of emergency in Louisiana as tropical storm Barry nears Gulf Coast; Trump rips "Baby" Paul Ryan over new book comments
Labor Secretary Acosta resigns, as Trump weighs replacing director of national intelligence Dan Coats; Sources: Trump weighing replacing DNI Dan Coats; Louisiana Governor: "No one should take this storm lightly"; Tropical storm Barry to swamp Gulf Coast already waterlogged from recent flooding; Tropical storm Barry threatening Gulf Coast region with unprecedented flooding; Dem lawmakers get emotional describing detention centers; DHS Watchdog: Overcrowding at detention centers not addressed; Ex-Head of immigration enforcement frustrated over border crisis; Oversight committee: At least 18 infants & toddlers under age 2 were separated from parents; VP Pence & GOP Senators visit border detention center; Trump confirms deportation roundups to begin this weekend; Fearing deportation, undocumented woman hides in Chicago church; Trump: Paul Ryan was a "Baby" & "didn't know what he was doing"; New book: Ryan viewed retirement as "escape hatch" from Trump; Ryan rips Trump in new book: "I wanted to scold him all the time"; Sitting GOP lawmakers show unwillingness to criticize Trump; Harris again today goes after Biden's civil rights record; Harris jabs Biden: If you're not ready to defend your record at debate then "you're probably not ready"; Poll 41% of South Carolina's black Dems back Biden; Warren among 2020 Dems to court voters at progressive event; Progressive event reports surge in attendance ahead of 2020 via Knit
Jul 12 2019
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Rank #18: WH responds to impeachment inquiry deadline; Dem Rep.: Giuliani is potentially breaking the law; Biden caps off big week with endorsement from John Kerry; Police identify shooter in deadly Navy base attack;
WH faces 5pm deadline to say if it will participate in hearings; Next public impeachment hearing scheduled for Monday; Democratic leaders prepared for impeachment defections; Minutes way: Deadline for White House to announce if it will participate in impeachment hearings; Giuliani confirms he went to Ukraine to dig or dirt on Bidens; White House spokesman on Giuliani: To my knowledge, Giuliani is still Trump's attorney; White House says it won't participate in impeachment hearing; Biden campaign embraces more aggressive tone as Iowa caucuses gets closer; via Knit
Dec 06 2019
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