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Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, questions Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, and National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, as they testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jim Jordan clashes with Alexander Vindman over job performance 4 minutes ago

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times
Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, questions Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, and National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, as they testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Testimony on bribery absent at impeachment probe targeting Trump bribes

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis makes a point during an appearance at The Energy Summit, which was staged by Colorado Oil and Gas Association, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019, in Denver. Polis was questioned about new rules that he signed into law that increase regulations on the industry. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

‘Don’t Californicate Colorado’ calls rise as Democrats embrace Golden State policies

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos speaks at the the Amazon re:MARS convention, Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Amazon ‘war cloud’ lawsuit threatens to ensnare Trump: ‘This is going to get very ugly’

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
In this Jan. 23, 2019, photo, a view of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) ** FILE **

Stephanie Grisham says Obama staffers left behind ‘you will fail’ notes for Trump aides 22 minutes ago

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., talks to reporters on the morning after the first public hearing in the impeachment probe of President Donald Trump on his effort to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. Pelosi says the president's actions in the impeachment inquiry amount to "bribery." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Pelosi: It’s ‘dangerous position’ to take a ‘let the election decide’ approach with Trump

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times
National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Key impeachment witness dodges GOP questions to protect whistleblower

By Alex Swoyer and Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times
Ranking Member Rep. Devin Nunes of Calif., gives his opening statement as Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, and National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

Devin Nunes: Democrats have put whistleblower in ‘witness protection program’

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times
This March 28, 2017, file photo, provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry, shows Jeffrey Epstein. Lawyers for the estate of Jeffrey Epstein want to set up a fund to compensate women who have accused him of sexual abuse. The estate filed papers in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Thursday asking a court there to approve the voluntary claims program. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File) **FILE**

Bureau of Prisons director: ‘No evidence’ Epstein’s death was anything other than suicide

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

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In this Friday, Oct. 4, 2013, file photo, economist Arthur Laffer, known as the "father of supply-side economics" and who was an economic adviser to President Ronald Reagan, speaks to an executive committee meeting of the California Republican Party at their convention in Anaheim, Calif. President Donald Trump is set to award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Laffer. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

Reagan economist’s speech shut down by protesters at Binghamton University; two arrested

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times
This Jan. 17, 2018 file photo shows co-host Brian Kilmeade on the set of "Fox & Friends" in New York. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

‘Fox & Friends’ co-host tells Donald Trump to ignore impeachment hearings, ‘Don’t tweet’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times
Hello, Main Street. New research from Gallup finds that Americans reject socialism in favor of capitalism, small business and entrepreneurship. (Associated Press)

Sorry Bernie: Just 39% of Americans approve of socialism, says Gallup poll

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times
Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., waves while speaking at a Democratic election night party Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Las Vegas. A female political movement driven by backlash to President Donald Trump kicked off 2018 by hosting a women's march in Nevada and 11 months later, that activism helped women win key races across the state, including ousting an incumbent U.S. Senator, electing a female-majority federal delegation and a female-majority state Assembly. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Dem lawmaker on Trump: ‘I’d like to impeach the bastard right now’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified on national television about her opinions of President Trump. (Associated Press/File)

Coddling fake witnesses in a fake trial is an insult to real witnesses in real-world trials

By Charles Hurt - The Washington Times
Illustration on Democrat desperation to undo Trump by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Desperate, impeachment-driven Democrats

By Cal Thomas
People wait in line at the Douglas County Treasurer's office in Omaha, Neb., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in front of a television broadcast of the public hearings in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

Impeachment fatigue a real risk for Democrats

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, right, looks out at the crowd as President Donald Trump watches during a campaign rally in Lexington, Ky., Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Why the economy will not save Trump

By Peter Morici
China's President Xi Jinping speaks during the BRICS Business Council prior the 11th edition of the BRICS Summit, in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The BRICS Summit gathers the group of countries formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, which will take place in the 13th and 14th of this month. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Under Xi’s leadership, China is losing friends, alienating allies

By Ethan Epstein - The Washington Times

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Members of the New York Senate debate protecting LGBTQ rights in the Senate Chamber at the state Capitol in Albany, N.Y. on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Lawmakers in New York state have voted to ban gay conversion therapy and add gender identity and expression to the state's anti-discrimination laws. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink) ** FILE **

Top doctors group calls for ban on gay conversion therapy

By Christopher Vondracek - The Washington Times
This undated photo provided by the Pima County Sheriff's Department shows Deputy Manuel Van Santen. Arizona prosecutors dropped disorderly conduct charges against a 15-year-old quadruple amputee after viewing video of Van Santen wrestling him to the floor in a group home, the teen's attorney said Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. (AP Photo provided by Pima County Sheriff's Department)

Arizona sheriff’s deputy who pinned down teenage quadruple amputee placed on leave 59 minutes ago

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times
Kentucky Governor-Elect Andy Beshear, left, and his Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman speak with reporters following the concession of incumbent Governor Matt Bevin in Frankfort, Ky., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. In a recanvass, Beshear defeated Bevin by 5136 votes. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley) **FILE**

Beshear praises Bevin administration’s help in transition

By Associated Press
In this Feb. 22, 2019, file photo, Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx speaks at a news conference, in Chicago. Foxx who was harshly criticized when her office suddenly dropped charges against actor Jussie Smollett, says Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, that she's running for reelection. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

Kim Foxx, embattled Illinois prosecutor, announces bid for reelection

By Associated Press

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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson works out prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ** FILE **

Mornhinweg denies wanting to move Jackson to receiver while with Ravens

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times
In this Jan. 30, 2019, file photo, New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski speaks with members of the media during a news conference ahead of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game in Atlanta. Gronkowski will be in Miami for the Super Bowl. He will not be preparing for kickoff with Tom Brady and the rest of his old New England teammates. Instead, the man who retired from the Patriots and the NFL in March will be hosting his first Super Bowl party. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

Rob Gronkowski disappoints Patriots fans after teasing ‘big announcement’

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times
Washington Capitals right wing Garnet Hathaway (21) fights Anaheim Ducks center Derek Grant (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals beat Ducks after brawl that includes spitting penalty

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times
Protesters and supporters show up for a planned Colin Kaepernick workout for NFL football scouts Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Flowery Branch, Ga.. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)

SNYDER: Kaepernick’s yin vs. NFL’s yang? It’s all a matter of taste

By Deron Snyder

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Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, questions Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, and National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, as they testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Testimony on bribery absent at impeachment probe targeting Trump bribes

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times
Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, questions Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, and National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, as they testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)

Chris Stewart brushes off Vindman’s interpretation of Trump-Zelensky phone call as ‘nonsense’

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times
President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Trump bashes speculation about unusual medical visit: ‘Sick’

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, questions Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence, and National Security Council aide Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, as they testify before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, during a public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Jim Jordan clashes with Alexander Vindman over job performance 4 minutes ago

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event on healthcare prices in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

White House announces release of two professors held in Afghanistan

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times
South Korea's chief negotiator Jeong Eun Bo answers a reporter's question after a meeting with U.S. counterpart James DeHart at Foreign Ministry in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. U.S. and South Korean officials have publicly acknowledged the allies remain far apart in negotiations for increasing South Korea's contributions to the costs for maintaining the American military presence on its soil. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

U.S. walks out of defense spending talks with South Korea

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times
In this Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, file photo, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to media during his press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)

Zelensky: Everybody in Ukraine is ‘so tired’ of Burisma

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times
This two-photo combination image taken from video released June 21, 2017, by the Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, shows kidnapped teachers Australian Timothy Weekes, top, and American Kevin King, who were both abducted by the insurgents in Afghanistan in August 2016. Three ranking Taliban prisoners released by the Kabul government have been flown to Qatar for an expected swap for the American and the Australian hostage held by the insurgents since their abduction in 2016, Taliban officials said Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (EL-EMARA Taliban via AP, File)

Taliban free two professors from the U.S. and Australia in exchange for three Taliban prisoners

By Kathy Gannon - Associated Press

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