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Vox’s coverage of what’s happening in the Donald Trump administration, from big new policy initiatives to the meaning of the latest tweet.

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Swing-state senators are hugging close to Trump despite 2019 election lossesSwing-state senators are hugging close to Trump despite 2019 election losses
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Republicans say they aren’t worried after two Trump-backed candidates lost in Kentucky and Louisiana.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
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Congress passes bill to avert another government shutdown — for nowCongress passes bill to avert another government shutdown — for now
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The border wall is still holding up negotiations over long-term spending bills.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
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Trump’s agreements in Central America are dismantling the asylum system as we know itTrump’s agreements in Central America are dismantling the asylum system as we know it
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The administration has started sending migrants back to Guatemala.

By Nicole Narea
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Read Trump’s very large, very strange Sharpie notes on impeachmentRead Trump’s very large, very strange Sharpie notes on impeachment
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The talking points were scrawled in all caps on an Air Force One notepad.

By Hannah Brown
America needs to hear — under oath — from Pompeo, Perry, Pence, and Bolton
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Sondland’s bombshell testimony demands answers from top officials.

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Elise Stefanik’s impeachment momentElise Stefanik’s impeachment moment
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The three-term Congresswoman has emerged as Republicans’ new face of the impeachment hearings.

By Li Zhou
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The Trump administration will start sending migrants back to Guatemala under a new ruleThe Trump administration will start sending migrants back to Guatemala under a new rule
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The rule allows Trump’s asylum agreements in Central America to go into effect.

By Nicole Narea
Did Trump just commit witness tampering? I asked 7 legal experts.
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Probably not, but here’s why it likely doesn’t matter anyway.

By Sean Illing
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Trump is reportedly planning to promote Ken Cuccinelli to a top position at DHSTrump is reportedly planning to promote Ken Cuccinelli to a top position at DHS
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He would be second-in-command to Chad Wolf, the new acting DHS secretary.

By Nicole Narea
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The 3 main takeaways from US diplomat William Taylor’s impeachment testimonyThe 3 main takeaways from US diplomat William Taylor’s impeachment testimony
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This is what you need to know from an over 300-page document.

By Alex Ward
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Lindsey Graham keeps moving the goalposts to downplay Trump’s Ukraine dealingsLindsey Graham keeps moving the goalposts to downplay Trump’s Ukraine dealings
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Graham claimed there was no quid pro quo before he stopped caring about Trump’s conduct altogether.

By Aaron Rupar
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Republicans want to out the whistleblower because they can’t defend Trump on the meritsRepublicans want to out the whistleblower because they can’t defend Trump on the merits
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Rand Paul’s Trump rally comments illustrate how weak the president’s position is.

By Aaron Rupar
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The RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment pushThe RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment push
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The RNC hoped to tie up phone lines and influence lawmakers into opposing the impeachment inquiry.

By Sean Collins
The demise of America’s asylum system under Trump, explained
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Asylum seekers face barriers at every step, from arriving in Mexico to making their case in immigration court.

By Nicole Narea
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Trump said the new border wall was “impenetrable.” Smugglers are sawing through it.Trump said the new border wall was “impenetrable.” Smugglers are sawing through it.
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Smugglers have found that all you need to cut through the wall is a $100 saw.

By Catherine Kim
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The Senate just failed to overturn a Trump administration rule on the Affordable Care ActThe Senate just failed to overturn a Trump administration rule on the Affordable Care Act
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Forcing this vote was part of Democrats’ strategy to renew messaging on health care.

By Li Zhou
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Top State Department official says ousting ambassador to Ukraine was a White House priorityTop State Department official says ousting ambassador to Ukraine was a White House priority
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Philip Reeker testified about Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s removal and the withheld military aid in impeachment inquiry hearings Saturday.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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Trump’s latest attempt to block impeachment inquiry testimonies faces a key court battleTrump’s latest attempt to block impeachment inquiry testimonies faces a key court battle
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A lawsuit questions whether the White House can block testimonies by claiming “constitutional immunity.”

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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Lindsey Graham introduces a resolution condemning the House impeachment inquiryLindsey Graham introduces a resolution condemning the House impeachment inquiry
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Senate Republicans are joining the pile-on over the House’s impeachment process.

By Li Zhou
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Trump’s lawyer says he can’t be prosecuted. I asked 16 legal experts if that’s true.Trump’s lawyer says he can’t be prosecuted. I asked 16 legal experts if that’s true.
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“That is completely absurd.”

By Sean Illing
World Politics
What really happened in Syria over the past 24 hours, explainedWhat really happened in Syria over the past 24 hours, explained
World Politics

Russia got everything it wanted, despite Trump’s strange victory lap.

By Jen Kirby
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House Republicans are trying to distract from the allegations against TrumpHouse Republicans are trying to distract from the allegations against Trump
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Here’s why House Republicans stormed into an impeachment deposition on Wednesday.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
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How Congress plans to push back on Trump’s actions in SyriaHow Congress plans to push back on Trump’s actions in Syria
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The House is planning to move on Turkey sanctions next week. The Senate isn’t so sure.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
World Politics
US troops leaving Syria will fight ISIS from IraqUS troops leaving Syria will fight ISIS from Iraq
World Politics

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the troops will help “defend Iraq” and “perform a counter-ISIS mission.”

By Riley Beggin
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Trump won’t host the G7 at his Miami resort after allTrump won’t host the G7 at his Miami resort after all
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Critics accused Trump of wanting to use the meeting to personally enrich himself.

By Riley Beggin
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Clinton’s email practices were risky but not malicious, State Department findsClinton’s email practices were risky but not malicious, State Department finds
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Investigators found no “deliberate mishandling” of classified information by Clinton and her aides.

By Riley Beggin
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Rick Perry, a key figure in Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, will resign as energy secretaryRick Perry, a key figure in Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, will resign as energy secretary
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Perry has found himself at the center of a firestorm involving the president and Ukraine.

By Li Zhou
Support for impeachment isn’t as high in battleground districts
Politics

Backing for an impeachment inquiry is growing nationally — but polling is tighter in battleground districts.

By Li Zhou
Impeachment is too important to leave to Congress — it’s going to take mass mobilization
Politics

A lawless president won’t be constrained by establishment politics alone.

By Matthew Yglesias
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“I have no idea”: Pelosi shuts down Senate Republicans’ impeachment timeline“I have no idea”: Pelosi shuts down Senate Republicans’ impeachment timeline
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Mitch McConnell has floated the idea of holding a Senate impeachment trial after Thanksgiving.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
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The Senate fails to override Trump’s veto on its national emergency resolutionThe Senate fails to override Trump’s veto on its national emergency resolution
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Congress’s attempt to stop Trump’s national emergency has been stymied, again.

By Li Zhou
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The death of a British teen has put a strain on the US-UK relationshipThe death of a British teen has put a strain on the US-UK relationship
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The wife of an American official was involved in a crash that killed a teen. She fled back to the US — setting off a diplomatic dispute.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
“Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!”: Read Trump’s wild letter to Turkey’s Erdogan“Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool!”: Read Trump’s wild letter to Turkey’s Erdogan
World Politics

This is one of the most astonishing letters in diplomatic history.

By Alex Ward
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The week ahead in impeachment, briefly explainedThe week ahead in impeachment, briefly explained
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Subpoenas, depositions, and Gordon Sondland: Here’s Democrats impeachment to-do list this week.

By Ella Nilsen
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The past 48 hours in Trump impeachment inquiry news, explainedThe past 48 hours in Trump impeachment inquiry news, explained
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A Trump administration official says there was quid pro quo, presidential calls to interview the whistleblower, and Hunter Biden resigns a board seat.

By Sean Collins
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8 Republican senators to watch on impeachment8 Republican senators to watch on impeachment
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Senate Republicans aren’t expected to break with Trump, but a handful of lawmakers could feel pressure to do so.

By Li Zhou
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As the Ukraine probe heats up, Trump and Giuliani are sticking together. Mostly.As the Ukraine probe heats up, Trump and Giuliani are sticking together. Mostly.
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Is Giuliani still Trump’s lawyer? At first the president didn’t seem sure, but eventually decided Giuliani was.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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Trump went to Louisiana to stump for local Republicans. He ended up attacking national Democrats instead.Trump went to Louisiana to stump for local Republicans. He ended up attacking national Democrats instead.
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At a rally in Louisiana, Trump tried to do three things: pilot his 2020 strategy, defend against impeachment, and mobilize voters.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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The former ambassador to Ukraine says she was ousted because of her anti-corruption workThe former ambassador to Ukraine says she was ousted because of her anti-corruption work
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Marie Yovanovitch testified for more than nine hours.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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US and China reach a “phase one” trade dealUS and China reach a “phase one” trade deal
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President Donald Trump announced an agreement to delay tariffs and for China to buy agricultural products.

By Jen Kirby