Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: Lawmakers respond to President Trump's decision to remove U.S. troops from Syria.
Washington Roundup: Politicians Respond To Syria Withdrawal
President Trump's decision to withdraw troops from Syria is proving unpopular on both sides of the aisle.
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Posted: 10:09 p.m. EDT Oct 15, 2019
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Judge to decide whether to hold Trump in contempt
The court will decide whether the former president violated a gag order that limits what he can say publicly about the case.
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the Supreme Court
Justices will hear Starbucks' case against the National Labor Relations Board, the federal agency that protects the right of employees to organize.
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
Police say Democratic state Sen. Nicole Mitchell of Woodbury was arrested after officers searched the home of an active burglary.
Mistrial in case of Arizona rancher accused of killing migrant
George Alan Kelly allegedly fired nine shots toward a group of migrants who had wandered onto his cattle ranch last year, fatally striking one.
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Judge to decide whether to hold Trump in contempt
The court will decide whether the former president violated a gag order that limits what he can say publicly about the case.
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the Supreme Court
Justices will hear Starbucks' case against the National Labor Relations Board, the federal agency that protects the right of employees to organize.