Below are the top political news stories of the day: ¯\_(?)_/¯
- Trump says he will 'save' Social Security after signaling openness to entitlement cuts - The Hill | After stating on Wednesday that he would "take a look at" rolling back entitlements.
- Trump vs. Bloomberg: Fortunes collide in pricey knife fight - AP | They are circling each other like wary boxers, with taunts on Twitter, snarky asides and belittling descriptions.
- Democrats, in impeachment trial arguments, charge that Trump's conduct was worse than Nixon's - FOX News | “This conduct is not America First,” Nadler said...
- White House snubbed watchdog agency seeking info on Ukraine aid - Politico | According to documents released Thursday by Sen. Chris Van Hollen.
- Democrats hammer abuse of power charge, allege Trump put self over country - The Hill | “President Trump abused his authority as commander-in-chief and chief diplomat to benefit himself,” Schiff said.
- Senate Republicans confident they'll win fight on witnesses - The Hill | “If I had to bet, it doesn’t get 50,” said one GOP senator, who requested anonymity.
- ‘Bogus’ Ukraine theory led to Trump’s abuse, Dems tell trial - AP | It was just one of 10 separate ways, the prosecutors argued, that Trump abused power for his own personal political benefit...
- Trump to host Netanyahu, political rival at White House to discuss peace amid - ABC News | Notably absent from the announcements was any mention of the Palestinians.
- Trial highlights: Conspiracy theories and fidget spinners - AP | He was doing it only for his own political benefit,” said Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Texas, a Democratic prosecutor.
- Trump campaign launching pro-life coalition to galvanize voters on abortion - FOX News | The march is expected to draw a crowd of at least 100,000 in the nation's capital.
- Trump's trial may hinge on Lamar Alexander - Politico | If the retiring Republican senator embraces a call for witnesses, it would upend plans for a quick Trump acquittal.
- Trump administration eases federal restrictions on streams and wetlands - CBS News | The changes have been sought by industry, developers and farmers, but are opposed by environmental advocates...
- Migrant parents deported without their children make historic return to the U.S. - CBS News | Nine migrant parents who were expelled from the U.S. after being separated from their children...
- Sanders surging and more takeaways from the newest numbers - Politico | Sanders is enjoying possibly his best week of polling at just the right time in the 2020 race.
