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Daily News Digest – October 15, 2019
Amber Alert update; Congress returns w/ to-do list; Latest on impeachment; Trump orders sanctions on Turkey; Medicaid work requirements could be struck down;
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Work awaits as Congress returns
By ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Impeachment may have leapfrogged to the top of the national agenda, but members of Congress still have their day jobs as legislators, and they’re returning to Washington this coming week with mixed hopes of success. It’s a volatile, difficult-to-predict time in Washington as lawmakers end a two-week...
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What’s next in the impeachment inquiry as Congress returns
Three House committees investigating impeachment worked through the break, issuing multiple subpoenas and holding depositions with State Department officials relevant to the inquiry .
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US appeals court skeptical of Trump’s Medicaid work rules
A federal appeals court had sharp questions for the Trump Administration's work requirements for Medicaid recipients, casting doubt on a key part of a government-wide effort to place conditions on low-income people seeking taxpayer-financed assistance.
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Trump orders Turkey sanctions; US scrambles for Syria exit
Targeting Turkey's economy, President Donald Trump announced sanctions Monday aimed at restraining the Turks' assault against Kurdish fighters and civilians in Syria.
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Hunter Biden stepping down from Chinese board
Facing intense scrutiny from President Donald Trump and his Republican allies, Hunter Biden says he will step down from the board of directors of a Chinese-backed private equity firm
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Ronan Farrow details lack of enthusiasm at NBC for Weinstein story
In reporter Ronan Farrow’s account of his contentious divorce from NBC News, the more evidence he gathered on Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual misconduct, the less enthusiastic his bosses seemed to be.
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Daily News Digest – October 14, 2019
Amber Alert update; Alabama tries to combat drugged driving; Byrne on Fox & Friends: investigate Biden; Pulling out of Syria; Trade wins; AP Top 25.
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US pulling out of northern Syria; full withdrawal possible
The United States appears to be heading toward a full military withdrawal from Syria amid growing chaos, cries of betrayal and signs that Turkey's invasion could fuel a broader war.