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2 years later, Trump tax cuts have failed to deliver on GOP's promises

2 years later, Trump tax cuts have failed to deliver on GOP's promises

President Trump said it would be "rocket fuel for our economy," but the Republican tax cut passed two years ago did not pay for itself as promised — nor did it deliver a sustained boost to growth.
by Scott Horsley

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Calling Trump 'morally Lost,' Christianity Today editor calls for impeachment

Calling Trump 'morally Lost,' Christianity Today editor calls for impeachment

Mark Galli compares President Trump to an abusive husband who "needs to be out of the house." Galli says he felt compelled to say "what's going on, what the facts on the ground are."
by Bill Chappell

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Impeachment trial plans in disarray as Congress heads home

Impeachment trial plans in disarray as Congress heads home

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted Thursday that Senate Republicans must provide details on witnesses and testimony before she would send over the charges for Trump's trial. No deal, replied Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell after meeting with his Senate Democratic counterpart.
by The Associated Press

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Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in L.A.

Key takeaways from Democratic presidential debate in L.A.

Democratic presidential candidates offered two very different debates during their final forum of 2019. In the first half they spent much of their time making the case for their electability in contest with President Donald Trump. The second half was filled with friction over money in politics, Afghanistan and experience.
by The Associated Press

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Immigration: Where 2020 Democratic candidates stand on border crossings and more

Immigration: Where 2020 Democratic candidates stand on border crossings and more

Democrats are unified against President Trump's immigration stances, but many do not have clear positions on specific policies related to border security and immigration levels.
by Alyson Hurt, Danielle Kurtzleben and Lexie Schapitl

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See where Democratic candidates unite and differ on gun policy

See where Democratic candidates unite and differ on gun policy

Democrats running for president are largely unified on proposals like an assault weapons ban and red flag laws. Divisions exist over implementing gun buyback programs as voluntary or mandatory.
by Danielle Kurtzleben , Lexie Schapitl and Elena Burnett

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Presidential hopefuls in Senate say impeachment comes first

Presidential hopefuls in Senate say impeachment comes first

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to delay sending the impeachment articles to the Senate risks eating further into a handful of senators' final weeks of campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination before the first caucus in February. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Cory Booker said the impeachment trial will be their top priority.
by The Associated Press

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Trade issues have divided Democrats, so where do the 2020 candidates stand?

Trade issues have divided Democrats, so where do the 2020 candidates stand?

President Trump has taken dramatic action on trade. His potential 2020 rivals are on the record about what they would do regarding tariffs and trade deals that could dramatically impact the economy.
by Danielle Kurtzleben , Lexie Schapitl and Elena Burnett

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