Friday's Headlines: Trump wanted Ukraine to launch probes before meeting with Zelensky, texts show
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The texts, which former special envoy Kurt Volker provided to investigators on Thursday, reveal that officials felt President Trump would not agree to meet with the Ukrainian president unless there was a promise to launch the investigations.
By Karoun Demirjian, Rachael Bade, Josh Dawsey and John Hudson●Read more »
The president's brazen request seemed to make a mockery of the charge that he abused his office by pressing Ukraine's leader to examine unfounded allegations of corruption by the Bidens.
By Philip Rucker, Rachael Bade and Colby Itkowitz ●Read more »
The experience of Sen. Mitt Romney, who criticized the president's interactions with Ukraine and was attacked with viral disinformation, serves as a case study.
The announcement has already provoked a fresh wave of anger on Hong Kong's streets, and critics say it represents an erosion of the territory's freedoms.
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Russia's "sleeping land" is among the fastest warming spots on Earth. And as its vast permafrost thaws, the farming and herding cultures that have long sustained the millions of people who live here are rapidly disappearing.
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It's among the most consequential issues facing the justices, with more than 70 friend-of-the-court briefs dividing states, religious orders and members of Congress.
The network said that the ads disparage the network's journalists, make "demonstrably false" claims and push unsubstantiated allegations of corruption against Joe Biden.
Michael Kranish looks into Hunter Biden's dealings in Ukraine. Julie Zauzmer rides along with two pastors working to revive shrinking churches. Plus, Jemar Tisby on the burden of forgiveness for black Americans.
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