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Senators sold stocks before coronavirus sank the markets | USA TODAY

Senators sold stocks before coronavirus sank the markets | USA TODAY

At least four senators are under fire for selling significant amounts of stock weeks before the coronavirus pandemic sent the market into freefall. RELATED: Could coronavirus lead to a global recession? Here are the signs to look out for https://youtu.be/MLbxaCYgmpI A handful of U.S. senators, who faced mounting criticism for selling off personal stocks before a coronavirus-driven market crash, could …

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Trump: Coronavirus response could last until August | USA TODAY

Trump: Coronavirus response could last until August | USA TODAY

President Trump warns coronavirus response could last until August RELATED: What is a national emergency? | Just The FAQs https://youtu.be/12snoXK_vhU President Donald Trump announced tougher guidelines for battling the coronavirus and a possible time frame for when the worst may be over. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/33m9FaB …

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President Trump declares national emergency | USA TODAY

President Trump declares national emergency | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency, a move that would enable federal officials to direct billions of dollars to fighting the virus. RELATED: Why social distancing is critical to curbing the coronavirus pandemic https://bit.ly/33erkkq Trump said up to $50 billion would be made available. Democrats and the Federal Emergency Management Agency had earlier estimated the number to be closer …

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Sanders wins Nevada contest | USA TODAY

Sanders wins Nevada contest | USA TODAY

Bernie Sanders declares victory in Nevada caucuses with strong showing RELATED: Nevada caucus results aren’t the end-all be-all https://youtu.be/nOxZCuebaeE Nevada caucus results showed Bernie Sanders as the winner in the nation’s most diverse-yet voting bloc. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2VgmK3e » USA TODAY delivers current local and …

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Michael Bloomberg takes punches in his first debate | USA TODAY

Michael Bloomberg takes punches in his first debate | USA TODAY

Michael Bloomberg takes debate stage and brunt of attacks. RELATED: How the DNC elects a presidential candidate since 2016 Sanders, Clinton rule change https://youtu.be/PvauIL_3MMY The Democratic Primary Debate in Las Vegas, Nevada featured former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, who took the majority of attacks for the evening. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other …

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Why Super Tuesday is a dealbreaker for presidential candidates | Just The FAQs

Why Super Tuesday is a dealbreaker for presidential candidates | Just The FAQs

For most presidential candidates, Super Tuesday is a “make it or break it” day. Why is that the case? Here’s why.  RELATED: https://bit.ly/2SIeBCJ AUSTIN, Texas – Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Democratic presidential hopeful, hired a Texas campaign director and opened offices in at least five cities in the state. Ads for fellow candidate Michael Bloomberg, in English and Spanish, air …

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Roger Stone: Prosecutors quit case against President Trump's ally | USA TODAY

Roger Stone: Prosecutors quit case against President Trump's ally | USA TODAY

Prosecutors quit, DOJ backtracks prison recommendation: A timeline of the Roger Stone case. RELATED: Bernie Sanders wins NH primary https://youtu.be/-xx4Hz4HQMw In a short period, the Justice Department changed their prison recommendation for Roger Stone while four attorneys abruptly quit the prosecution team. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2Vq6Nnq …

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Mitt Romney chokes up explaining Trump impeachment vote | USA TODAY

Mitt Romney chokes up explaining Trump impeachment vote | USA TODAY

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, gives emotional explanation of his decision to vote to convict President Trump in impeachment trial. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2pfvzfU » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #mittromney …

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President Trump gives State of the Union in rancorous, hostile environment | USA TODAY

President Trump gives State of the Union in rancorous, hostile environment | USA TODAY

The State of the Union started with President Trump’s snub, and it ended with Speaker Nancy Pelosi ripping the text of his speech in two. RELATED: SOTU surprise moment: Rush Limbaugh presented with Medal of Freedom by first lady https://youtu.be/ps2CauU-iPs An evening that is traditionally ceremonial and courteous, even boring, instead reflected the angry divisions of America’s politics and launched …

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President Trump impeachment trial: What's happening next? | USA TODAY

President Trump impeachment trial: What's happening next? | USA TODAY

Here’s what’ve you’ve missed in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and what’s expected next. RELATED: Kobe Bryant’s final interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOItoOEsQ5o As President Trump’s impeachment trial wraps up USA TODAY’s Christal Hayes sets out to catch you up and answer your questions from social media on what’s next. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other …

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Senate defeats motion to call witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial | USA TODAY

Senate defeats motion to call witnesses in Donald Trump's impeachment trial | USA TODAY

The Senate voted Friday to reject subpoenas for witnesses or documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, clearing the way for a vote on the verdict. RELATED:Trump impeachment trial: debate to allow witnesses https://youtu.be/akaq17Ywn_4 The largely party-line vote of 51-49 was expected. The 47 Democrats needed at least four Republicans to join them to call witnesses. Only two …

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President Trump speaks at summit on human trafficking | USA TODAY

President Trump speaks at summit on human trafficking | USA TODAY

President Trump speaks at a summit at the White House on human trafficking on Friday, January 31st, 2020. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA TODAY: https://bit.ly/2WPdiBx » USA TODAY delivers current local and national news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, videos and VR. #trump #trumpspeech …

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President Donald Trump's impeachment trial continues Wednesday (LIVE) | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump's impeachment trial continues Wednesday (LIVE) | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial heads toward written questions Wednesday after his defense team closed out opening arguments. RELATED: Impeachment trial: Trump defense team wraps arguments https://youtu.be/xjEIRF7acMQ For less than two hours, Trump’s legal team summarized its case against the abuse of power and obstruction of Congress articles of impeachment. They also argued that the articles fail constitutionally, and that …

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We asked the internet for more impeachment questions. | USA TODAY

We asked the internet for more impeachment questions. | USA TODAY

Washington correspondent Christal Hayes answers your impeachment trial questions. RELATED: Your weird impeachment questions, answered https://youtu.be/ZUo5YhtZpRE We scoured the Internet, including “The Front Page of the Internet” — Reddit — to get an idea of some of the weirdest questions out there about impeachment. » Subscribe to USA TODAY: http://bit.ly/1xa3XAh » Watch more on this and other topics from USA …

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Impeachment: Highlights of Democrats case, first day | USA TODAY

Impeachment: Highlights of Democrats case, first day | USA TODAY

House Democrat impeachment managers began opening arguments on Wednesday, led by Rep, Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) . Their opening arguments are expected to span three days. RELATED: House delivers articles of impeachment to Senate https://bit.ly/2RzLvUo After a lengthy opening from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, the Democrats made their case against the president. They accused Trump of orchestrating a pressure …

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