Democratic Impeachment Counsel Calls Trump A ‘Clear And Present Danger’
The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on the findings of the impeachment inquiry, with attorneys for both parties.
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Weekly Roundup: Friday, December 6
Now that Speaker Pelosi has announced that the House will draft articles of impeachment, Democrats must decide how wide or narrow those articles will be. Plus, what does all the drama at the NATO summit say about the United States on the world stage? This episode: Congressional correspondent Susan Davis, White House correspondent Tamara, Keith, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, Congressional editor Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
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City Club President Resigns Amid Federal Corruption Probe
Jay Doherty’s resignation Friday comes after WBEZ reported his connection to a ComEd lobbyist with ties to House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Chicago Aldermen To Vote On $3.65 Million In Legal Settlements
The City Council’s Finance Committee considers five legal settlements Monday.
#DemsSoWhite? Kamala Harris’ Exit Raises Hard Questions About Race And Power
The Democratic Party faces the prospect of a debate in two weeks with only white candidates onstage. Earlier, they had the most diverse presidential candidate field in history. This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, political correspondent Asma Khalid, and political reporter Juana Summers.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
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How A Madigan Operative Padded His Pension – With ComEd Work
Raymond Nice took direction from Jay Doherty, the power company lobbyist whose office was raided by the feds in May.
Judiciary Hearing Opens Final Act Of Democrats’ Trump Impeachment Saga
A panel of four constitutional law scholars are trying to put the allegations against Trump in a historical and legal context. Three of the professors support impeachment, one is opposed. This episode: political correspondent Scott Detrow, national security editor Phil Ewing, and national political correspondent Mara Liasson.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
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WATCH LIVE: Judiciary Hearing Opens Final Act Of Democrats’ Trump Impeachment Saga
Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., and his panel are hearing from experts about the legal context of impeachment
Democrats Release Impeachment Report; Kamala Harris Drops Out Of 2020 Race
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee unveiled the report summarizing their case for impeachment on Tuesday. Plus, California Sen. Kamala Harris is dropping out of the presidential race, citing a lack of funds. This episode: political correspondent Asma Khalid, political correspondent Scott Detrow, national security editor Phil Ewing, and senior editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
Lightfoot Gives Chicago’s Top Cop The Ax
In a stunning announcement, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired the city’s top cop Eddie Johnson after she said he “repeatedly lied to her.“
