Undertakings. First, how to handle the growing tensions in the middle east, and at the same time, how to move forward with impeachment of president donald j. Trump. As two parties fail to agree on a fair impeachment process. We have reporters on both fronts to breakdown the latest. Lets start in the middle east and fallout from the killing of general Qassem Soleimani. Theres also confusion over possible withdrawal of u. S. Troops from iraq. Listen to this. After the United States military sent an official memo to iraqi officials signaling a move out of the country, they said oops, forget about it, just a draft, shouldnt have hit send. Lawmakers hoping to get some sort of answers when theyre briefed on the generals killing tomorrow. Lets go first to richard engle. Richard, you have been covering iraq and the middle east more than 20 years. Help us understand the memo. Reporter first a little news. You mention a stampede at Qassem Soleimanis funeral. The death toll is 50 with over 200 in
Shouldnt. Talking about iran. Were also following a Major Development in President Trumps looming impeachment trial in the u. S. Senate. The majority leader sayse has theotes needed to start the proceeding without any witnesses who democrats see as an essential part of a fair trial. Well talk about all of this with senator chris murphy of the Foreign Relations committee. Our correspondents and analysts are standing by. First, straight to the white house. Jim acosta is on story for us. The president and his team are saying there was absolutely no choice. Attack on americans was just days away. Reporter thats right. They are wrapping up a meeting with the gang of eight on capitol hill. The lawmakers are mostly tight lipped coming out of that meeting a short while ago. The Trump Administration is providing the public with conflicting explanations for the president s claim that the strike on Qassem Soleimani prevented an iminnoceminent attd the president adding more anxiety declaring that
The palpable apathy among voters has played out in low turnout in primaries across the country. Elections in presidential years typically get a boost from all of the national media attention.
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The palpable apathy among voters has played out in low turnout in primaries across the country. Elections in presidential years typically get a boost from all of the national media attention.