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Fearing retaliation, some immigrants stay away from public aid
Medicaid, food assistance and other federal programs can help keep struggling immigrant families afloat. Many, though, increasingly fear being punished for seeking those benefits, and being labeled a “public charge.”
Russia, Ukraine to revive peace process amid little progress
The presidents of Ukraine and Russia agreed Monday to revive the peace process on the bloody separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine and exchange all their prisoners, but they failed to resolve crucial issues such as a timeline on local elections and control of the borders in the rebel-held region.
Impeachment another hurdle for Democrat Collin Peterson on GOP turf
The Minnesota congressman looks to have his toughest opponent in years if he seeks a 16th term, and even some voters who have long viewed him as a reliable friend on agricultural issues aren't ready to commit to supporting him next year.
Democratic impeachment counsel calls Trump a 'clear and present danger'
The House Judiciary had attorneys for both parties present on the findings of the inquiry as it works to draft articles of impeachment. Republicans called the impeachment process a partisan "show."
Nadler says committee vote on impeachment possible this week
Democrats have been working through the weekend as articles are being drafted and committee members prepare for a hearing Monday to hear evidence from the House Intelligence Committee, which investigated Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.
Booker slams Democratic debate rules as he ends Iowa tour
Fighting to be in the next Democratic presidential debate, Cory Booker concluded a nearly 800-mile, 12-county tour of Iowa on Sunday by criticizing the Democratic Party for allowing “elites" and “money" to control who gets on stage and urging voters to offer his name when pollsters call.
North Dakota county may become first in U.S. to bar new refugees
If commissioners vote Monday to bar refugees, as expected, Burleigh County — home to about 95,000 people and the capital city of Bismarck — could become the first local government to do so since President Trump issued an executive order making it possible.