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Virus, stalled economy raise Democratic hopes to take Senate
Democrats have rising hopes of gaining the minimum three seats they’ll need to capture a majority.
Coronavirus suddenly upends campaign themes for both parties
Donald Trump has seized public attention with almost daily briefings about the government's response to the pandemic.
Senate moves to limit Donald Trump on military force against Iran
The rebuke was the Senate's first major vote since acquitting Trump on impeachment charges last week.
Donald Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
The delay in timing showed the weight of a historic vote bearing down on senators.
Republicans could tip Donald Trump trial vote toward witnesses in trial
Any four Republicans could join with Democrats to demand taking more time for testimony.
Donald Trump defense: Ukraine ‘quid pro quo’ not impeachable
Trump's defenders relied on retired professor Alan Dershowitz, a member of their team, who told senators that every politician conflates his own interest with the public interest.
3 Senate Dems from red states waver on impeachment votes
Doug Jones faces the greatest career risk.
GOP lacks votes to block trial witnesses, Mitch McConnell concedes
Several Republicans apparently are ready to join Democrats in considering in-person testimony from former National Security Adviser John Bolton and perhaps others.
Donald Trump team concludes defense, argues against calling John Bolton
Donald Trump's defense team argued against a guilty verdict for a total of almost 12 hours.
GOP defends Donald Trump as John Bolton book adds pressure for...
The revelation that Bolton authored a book on the topic clouded White House hopes for a swift end to the impeachment trial.
