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Video Shows Trump Meeting With Parnas and Fruman

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By BY MAYA BLACKSTONE U.S. https://ift.tt/36Jtvwe The recording shows the presence of Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman at a gathering of President Trump’s donors in April 2018, and attended by Ronna McDaniel, the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Video Recordings, Downloads and Streaming January 31, 2020 at 01:17AM

Why Block Impeachment Witnesses? Republicans Have Many Reasons

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By BY CARL HULSE U.S. https://ift.tt/2RF4NsS Republicans have offered multiple rationales for why witnesses are unnecessary, but Democrats have counterarguments for all of them. New York Times United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Impeachment January 31, 2020 at 01:08AM

Trump Lawyer’s Impeachment Argument Stokes Fears of Unfettered Power

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By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE U.S. https://ift.tt/2OdsS86 An argument by one of the president’s lawyers, Alan M. Dershowitz, prompted a backlash. He said he was misinterpreted. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, United States Politics and Government, Ethics and Official Misconduct, Presidents and Presidency (US), Constitution (US), Foreign Aid January 31, 2020 at 01:02AM

Defense team continues to portray the president as a victim.

By BY SHARON LAFRANIERE U.S. https://ift.tt/2S2hmNQ As President Trump’s lawyer describes it, the inquiry is the latest iteration of relentless efforts by Mr. Trump’s enemies to undercut and unseat him. New York Times January 31, 2020 at 12:58AM

Citing ‘Soul of Our Democracy,’ Pastor of Dr. King’s Church Enters Senate Race

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By BY RICHARD FAUSSET U.S. https://ift.tt/2Odr1QG The senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock, may be helped in Georgia by his religiosity, but his liberal positions could turn off some voters. New York Times Elections, Senate, Baptist Churches, Ministers (Protestant) January 31, 2020 at 12:48AM

Trump Travels to Iowa to Energize Supporters for Caucuses Next Week

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By BY ANNIE KARNI U.S. https://ift.tt/2GBRnr0 Four Democratic presidential candidates hoping for success in the state remained in Washington for President Trump’s Senate trial. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Primaries and Caucuses, United States Politics and Government, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry January 31, 2020 at 12:34AM

These Brands Said No to Running Super Bowl Commercials

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By BY TIFFANY HSU Business https://ift.tt/2tT2fyh Stella Artois, Burger King and other companies have decided against showing their wares on the year’s most-watched broadcast. New York Times Advertising and Marketing, Television, Super Bowl, Online Advertising January 31, 2020 at 12:31AM

When Will We See Bolton’s Book?

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By BY JAMEEL JAFFER AND RAMYA KRISHNAN Opinion https://ift.tt/3aWu6hs The fate of his memoir is up to government censors. That’s troubling. New York Times Books and Literature, Executive Privilege, Doctrine of, Espionage and Intelligence Services, Classified Information and State Secrets, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry, Censorship, First Amendment (US Constitution), Government Employees, Impeachment January 31, 2020 at 12:29AM

Republican senator laments starkly partisan nature of the trial.

By BY PATRICIA MAZZEI U.S. https://ift.tt/38TGtZS Senator Pat Roberts and his wife, Franki, fielded a number of calls from people who wanted to “express their anger at the president.” New York Times January 31, 2020 at 12:17AM

New York Is Urged to Consider Surge Pricing for Taxis

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By BY BRIAN M. ROSENTHAL New York https://ift.tt/2GzItup The city could become one of the first in the United States to allow yellow cabs to raise prices when demand is high. New York Times Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers, Car Services and Livery Cabs, Politics and Government, Credit and Debt January 31, 2020 at 12:13AM

More American Troops Sustain Brain Injuries From Iran Missile Strike in Iraq

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By BY THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF World https://ift.tt/2t90lce The number, which has steadily increased since the Jan. 8 attack, is now at 64. New York Times Iraq War (2003-11), United States Defense and Military Forces, Brain, Concussions January 31, 2020 at 12:07AM

Everyone Wants a Piece

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By BY LISA LERER U.S. https://ift.tt/2OgG4ZQ If you support a lower-tier candidate in Iowa, don’t be surprised if people look at you … hungrily. New York Times Presidential Election of 2020, Primaries and Caucuses, United States Politics and Government, Voting and Voters January 31, 2020 at 12:01AM

¿Hará el papa Francisco un milagro con la deuda de Argentina?

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By BY MARCELO J. GARCÍA en Español https://ift.tt/2RIDCgw Alberto Fernández, el presidente argentino, se reunirá con el líder de la Iglesia con la esperanza de encontrar un poco de ayuda para evitar el incumplimiento de pagos. New York Times Economic Conditions and Trends, Income Inequality, Poverty January 31, 2020 at 12:00AM

Alexander asks about the differences in bipartisanship under Nixon and Trump.

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE U.S. https://ift.tt/2uKxHPa Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the majority leader, asked the president’s defense lawyers to respond to the question, too. New York Times January 30, 2020 at 11:56PM

Day 9 of Trump’s Trial: Tedium and Tea-Leaf Reading

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By BY MICHELLE COTTLE Opinion https://ift.tt/36N2iJq A second day of questions revealed little. On Friday, things get interesting. New York Times Trump-Ukraine Whistle-Blower Complaint and Impeachment Inquiry January 30, 2020 at 11:48PM

Fred Silverman, 82, Is Dead; a TV Force When Three Networks Ruled

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By BY NEIL GENZLINGER Arts https://ift.tt/3aT23zv A top executive at CBS, ABC and then NBC, he shepherded series like “All in the Family,” “Laverne & Shirley” and “Hill Street Blues.” New York Times Deaths (Obituaries), Television January 30, 2020 at 11:47PM

Fotis Dulos, Accused of Killing Jennifer Dulos, Is Dead

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By BY MICHAEL GOLD New York https://ift.tt/2S7xWM8 Mr. Dulos had been in critical condition after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning on Tuesday, in an apparent suicide attempt. New York Times Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Missing Persons January 30, 2020 at 11:46PM

Senators break for dinner.

By BY NICHOLAS FANDOS U.S. https://ift.tt/2UerWE3 Over the last two days, nearly 150 questions have been asked. New York Times January 30, 2020 at 11:41PM

Warren puts Roberts on the spot over witnesses in the impeachment trial.

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By BY EMILY COCHRANE AND CATIE EDMONDSON U.S. https://ift.tt/37GkBAZ She asked whether the fact that Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. was presiding over a trial in which Republican senators have thus far refused to allow witnesses eroded the legitimacy of his role. New York Times January 30, 2020 at 11:15PM

Things to Do in N.Y.C. This February

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By BY NICOLE HERRINGTON Arts https://ift.tt/38Tuxaw A month’s worth of free, family-friendly and otherwise noteworthy cultural events. New York Times Art, Museums, Dancing, Music, Movies, Valentine's Day, Classical Music, Books and Literature January 30, 2020 at 11:12PM

The Future of American Politics

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By BY DAVID BROOKS Opinion https://ift.tt/2O9pVFm After tribal war, the politics of weaving. New York Times Liberalism (US Politics), United States Politics and Government January 30, 2020 at 11:07PM

Johnson & Johnson Is Told to Pay $344 Million in Pelvic Mesh Suit

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By BY MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN Business https://ift.tt/2GFmpi2 The settlement centers on marketing practices for a kind of medical device that has prompted years of personal injury litigation and billions in payouts. New York Times Medical Devices, Implants, Women and Girls, Suits and Litigation (Civil) January 30, 2020 at 11:07PM

Dispute between players in Ukraine affair exposes a recent rift.

By BY BEN PROTESS AND NICOLE HONG U.S. https://ift.tt/2tbiLsT The split between Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman was on display as a dispute erupted between lawyers for the two men. New York Times January 30, 2020 at 11:02PM