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Rep. Eric SwalwellEric Michael SwalwellLawmakers prep ahead of impeachment hearing Trump: Fox News 'panders' to Democrats by having on liberal guests Democrats could introduce articles of impeachment next week MORE (D-Calif.) dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary on Monday, making him the first major candidate in the crowded 2020 primary field to end a presidential bid. "We have to be honest about our own candidacy's viability," Swalwell told reporters at a press conference at his campaign headquarters in Dublin, Calif. "Today ends our presidential campaign, but it is the beginning of an opportunity in Congress with a new perspective shaped by the lives that have touched me and my campaign over the past few months," he continued. ADVERTISEMENTThe Hill had reported earlier on Monday that Swalwell planned to put an end to his campaign, citing a source close to him.The lawmaker had canceled Independence Day events in New Hampshire last week, sparking … [Read more...] about Swalwell drops out of presidential race, announces House reelection bid

The timeline of events surrounding Hunter Biden’s appointment to the board of Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian natural gas company, undercuts Joe Biden’s newest defense about not being made aware that his son’s overseas dealings could pose a conflict of interest.The former vice president, who has repeatedly changed his story on how much he knew about his youngest son’s ties to Burisma, claimed over the weekend that White House staff never brought the subject to his attention. In particular, Joe Biden asserted he was never warned that his son’s work with Burisma and his own position overseeing Obama administration policy in Ukraine could pose a conflict. “Nobody warned me about a potential conflict of interest,” the former vice president told NPR in an extensive interview. “Nobody warned me about that.” When pressed with the fact that a top U.S. diplomat to Ukraine had attempted to raise the matter in 2015, but was rebuffed by the … [Read more...] about Timeline of Events Undercuts Joe Biden’s Newest Burisma Defense

Sen. Bob CorkerRobert (Bob) Phillips CorkerRNC says ex-Trump ambassador nominee's efforts 'to link future contributions to an official action' were 'inappropriate' Lindsey Graham basks in the impeachment spotlight The Hill's 12:30 Report — Presented by Nareit — White House cheers Republicans for storming impeachment hearing MORE (R-Tenn.) on Sunday was noncommittal when asked whether President TrumpDonald John TrumpLawmakers prep ahead of impeachment hearing Democrats gear up for high-stakes Judiciary hearing Warren says she made almost M from legal work over past three decades MORE should face a primary challenge in 2020, or whether the country would be better off with a Democratic president than a second term for Trump."I do think that we've got to remember what the Republican Party is," Corker told MSNBC's Kasie Hunt when asked whether Trump should face a GOP challenger in the next election."I want to get away from here and think about that," he added. "What is happening … [Read more...] about Corker dodges on Trump primary question

House and Senate negotiators officially released Monday a deal on the massive annual defense policy bill that would give federal workers 12 weeks of paid parental leave in exchange for creating President TrumpDonald John TrumpLawmakers prep ahead of impeachment hearing Democrats gear up for high-stakes Judiciary hearing Warren says she made almost M from legal work over past three decades MORE’s long-sought Space Force.The $738 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) covers everything from how many planes and ships the military services can buy to reforming privatized military housing.News first broke Friday night that this year’s bill -- the result of months of negotiation between the Democratic-led House, Republican-led Senate and the White House -- also includes a historic deal to provide paid parental leave to all federal employees.ADVERTISEMENT“This conference report is the product of months of hard-fought, but always civil and ultimately productive, … [Read more...] about Lawmakers release defense bill with parental-leave-for-Space-Force deal

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki HaleyNimrata (Nikki) HaleyHaley: Dylann Roof 'hijacked' Confederate flag Trump: Kellyanne Conway 'must have done some bad things' to 'crazy' husband Trump says Pence will remain on 2020 ticket: 'He's our man 100 percent' MORE on Tuesday said that she not is running for president in 2020 and will support President TrumpDonald John TrumpLawmakers prep ahead of impeachment hearing Democrats gear up for high-stakes Judiciary hearing Warren says she made almost M from legal work over past three decades MORE's reelection, punctuating widespread speculation about her higher political ambitions following the announcement of her resignation on Tuesday."No, I am not running in 2020," Haley told reporters during an Oval Office meeting with Trump Tuesday morning, during which the president accepted her resignation.“I look forward to supporting the president in the next election,” she added.ADVERTISEMENTNews of Haley's decision to … [Read more...] about Haley says she’ll campaign for Trump in 2020