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Jeff Sessions makes a return. Public impeachment hearings begin next week.
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!["We make sure that everybody can afford [public health insurance], but we don't require you to take it. And partly I think that's just the right policy, because I think people should be able to choose," Pete Buttigieg said.](http://wfdd-live.s3.amazonaws.com/images/story/Just-The-Right-Policy-Pete-Buttigieg-On-His-Medicare-For-All-Who-Want-It-Plan-777241815-1573237810.jpg)
'Just The Right Policy': Pete Buttigieg On His 'Medicare For All Who Want It' Plan
The South Bend, Ind., mayor explains his health care overhaul plan — "Medicare for All," as well as private insurance — and differentiates it from other Democratic presidential candidates' plans.
Shelby Says Sessions Could Win Alabama Senate Race Despite Rift With Trump
GOP Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, a longtime ally of Jeff Sessions, says his former Senate colleague could win a bid to regain his old seat despite a "difficult relationship" with President Trump.
Former New York Mayor Bloomberg Reopens Door To 2020 Presidential Run
A possible late entry into the Democratic primary by Michael Bloomberg less than three months before the Iowa caucuses would shake up the still-crowded field.
Ukraine Pressure Campaign Undermined 'Rule Of Law,' Top State Dept. Official Says
"Politically related prosecutions ... undermine the rule of law," George Kent said in his deposition. The transcript of his interview with impeachment investigators was released on Thursday.
Judge Says Trump Must Pay $2 Million Over Misuse Of Foundation Funds
The money will go to a group of charities. The New York judge said money raised at a 2016 veterans fundraiser "was used for Mr. Trump's political campaign and disbursed by Mr. Trump's campaign staff."
Some Alabama Voters Surprised By Jeff Sessions' Potential Senate Comeback
Former Alabama Senator and Attorney General Jeff Sessions is set to run for his old Senate seat. His clashes with President Trump cloud his political future.
Pete Buttigieg Says Donald Trump Is 'Least Qualified Of All' Candidates In 2020 Race
The mayor of South Bend, Ind., sat down for NPR's Off Script interview series with presidential candidates. Buttigieg says "being newer on the scene" is a boost to his candidacy.
READ: Testimony Of Deputy Assistant Secretary Of State George Kent
The leader of the State Department's European and Eurasian Bureau was described as having told House investigators that the White House deputized "three amigos" to handle Ukraine policy.
In 2020, Some Americans Will Vote On Their Phones. Is That The Future?
Despite unanswered questions about security and transparency, mobile voting pilots aimed at overseas and military voters move forward in a number of states.