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January 25, 2020 4:04 PM

After contentious interview, Pompeo publicly accuses NPR journalist of lying to him

In a statement released Saturday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo claimed NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly lied "in setting up our interview." He did not explain how and offered no evidence. Kelly disputed his charges and NPR stood by her reporting.

by David Welna

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January 25, 2020 7:44 AM

Pompeo won't say whether he owes Yovanovitch an apology: 'I've done what's right'

As the State Department faces ongoing questions over Marie Yovanovitch's treatment as U.S. envoy to Ukraine, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told NPR, "I've defended every single person on this team." Pressed on whether he could point to specific remarks in which he defended Yovanovitch, Pompeo responded, "I've said all I'm going to say today.”

by Mary Louise Kelly and Jason Breslow

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January 25, 2020 7:26 AM

Trump did 'nothing wrong,' his legal team says in first day of impeachment defense

President Trump "did absolutely nothing wrong," White House counsel Pat Cipollone said Saturday, as lawyers representing the president got their first shot to poke holes in the impeachment case made this week by Democrats.

by Miles Parks and Brian Naylor

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January 24, 2020 5:41 PM

Sketch artist captures 'something unusual' at Senate trial

Art Lien, a courtroom artist who normally covers the Supreme Court, has been sketching the Senate proceedings. "I'm looking for color," he says — such as sleeping senators and fidget spinners.

by Ari Shapiro and James Doubek

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January 24, 2020 4:31 PM

Pompeo won't say whether he owes Yovanovitch an apology: 'I've done what's right'

As the State Department faces ongoing questions over Marie Yovanovitch's treatment as U.S. envoy to Ukraine, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells NPR, "I've defended every single person on this team."

by Jason Breslow

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January 24, 2020 3:48 PM

Trump, a late convert to cause, attends anti-abortion rally

President Trump vowed to stand with anti-abortion activists Friday as he became the first sitting president to speak at the March for Life, an annual gathering that is one of the movement's highest profile and most symbolic events.

by The Associated Press

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January 24, 2020 11:12 AM

Trump administration threatens California over mandate that insurers cover abortion

Health officials said the state has 30 days to repeal the requirement or some of its federal funds might be in jeopardy. The threat comes as Trump is set to address an anti-abortion rights march.

by Colin Dwyer

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January 24, 2020 9:01 AM

Policast: Another GOP push for voter ID; Klobuchar balances campaigning with impeachment trial

On today’s edition, we hear about how GOP Senate leaders are thinking about bringing back the debate over voter ID. Meanwhile, Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar campaigned hard over the weekend before heading back to Washington for the impeachment trial.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 24, 2020 9:01 AM

Policast: Omar lauches reelection bid; GOP's Lewis holds town hall in Beltrami County

On today’s edition, we hear about Democrat Ilhan Omar’s reelection kickoff. We also had a reporter covering Republican Jason Lewis’s town hall in Beltrami County, following a local vote there rejecting refugee resettlement.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 24, 2020 7:00 AM

Democrats hold final day of arguments before Trump's team takes the stage

On the floor, House impeachment managers stressed the president would not hesitate to investigate any political rival. Outside the chamber, senators sparred over issuing subpoenas.

by Bobby Allyn

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