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Witness Vote Fails, But Impeachment Trial Stretches To Next Week

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Friday's vote against allowing witnesses in the impeachment trial a "grand tragedy." Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Witness Vote Fails, But Impeachment Trial Stretches To Next Week

The Senate adjourned for the weekend, but the impeachment trial of President Trump is not over. Senators voted not to hear from new witnesses on Friday — a move Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it a "grand tragedy." This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional editor Deirdre Walsh, and Congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell.

Witness Vote Fails, But Impeachment Trial Stretches To Next Week

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After Senate Votes Against Witnesses, Impeachment Trial Final Vote Expected Next Week

The situation in President Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate is fluid. Senators narrowly voted to not call witnesses — and Sen. Roy Blunt says the final vote is expected next Wednesday.

After Senate Votes Against Witnesses, Impeachment Trial Final Vote Expected Next Week

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National

Trump Administration Travel Ban Expands To 6 Additional Countries

Three years after the Trump administration announced the travel ban, it is expected to expand to 6 additional countries. Department of Homeland Security officials announced details today.

Trump Administration Travel Ban Expands To 6 Additional Countries

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World

Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Has Retired From Foreign Service

Marie Yovanovitch, the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine until last spring when she was ousted following a disinformation campaign by the president's private lawyer, is retiring — not resigning.

Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch Has Retired From Foreign Service

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New Democratic Party Rules Could Put Bloomberg On Debate Stage

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who made a relatively late entry into the 2020 Democratic presidential primary, could soon be on a debate stage for the first time after the party dropped its requirement of grassroots fundraising support. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

New Democratic Party Rules Could Put Bloomberg On Debate Stage

The Democratic National Committee is eliminating the requirement for candidates to show grassroots donor support in order to appear in the Nevada debate on Feb. 19.

Chief Justice Roberts Navigates Shoals Of The Impeachment Trial

Chief Justice John Roberts, who is presiding over President Trump's Senate impeachment trial, declined Thursday to read a question submitted by Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. Senate television/AP hide caption

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Chief Justice Roberts Navigates Shoals Of The Impeachment Trial

The chief justice, who is presiding over President Trump's Senate impeachment trial, has declined twice to ask a question from Sen. Rand Paul.

Chief Justice Roberts Navigates Shoals Of The Impeachment Trial

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The Latest From The Impeachment Trial As Senators Vote On Witnesses

President Trump's Senate impeachment trial appears to be drawing to a close, with the Republican-majority body expected to vote no on additional witnesses.

The Latest From The Impeachment Trial As Senators Vote On Witnesses

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Elections

Ahead Of Primary Season, Democratic Presidential Hopeful Tom Steyer Discusses Campaign

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with climate change activist and former hedge fund founder Tom Steyer about his campaign for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.

Ahead Of Primary Season, Democratic Presidential Hopeful Tom Steyer Discusses Campaign

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Muslims Near Detroit, Mich. On Faith And Politics, Part 1

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Muslims in Dearborn, Mich. on the third anniversary of President Trump's ban on immigrants from mostly Islamic countries. They also react to recent U.S. Mideast policy.

Muslims Near Detroit, Mich. On Faith And Politics, Part 1

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Week In Politics: Impeachment Trial Finale, Nearing Iowa Caucus

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with E.J. Dionne of The Washington Post, whose book Code Red is out next week, and Ramesh Ponnuru of National Review and Bloomberg Opinion about impeachment and Iowa caucuses.

Week In Politics: Impeachment Trial Finale, Nearing Iowa Caucus

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Vote To Call Additional Witnesses Fails, Signaling Endgame Of Impeachment Trial

As the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump enters a final phase, the focus is on how long debate will last before a vote to acquit or remove Trump is expected.

Vote To Call Additional Witnesses Fails, Signaling Endgame Of Impeachment Trial

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