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: A whistleblower complaint has renewed some calls to try to impeach President Trump. So far, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi isn't budging.
Washington Roundup: Pressure On Pelosi To Bring Impeachment Vote
Last week's whistleblower complaint has reignited the push by some House Democrats to try to impeach President Trump.
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Lawmakers want to change how the IRS corrects tax mistakes
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Trump loses bid to halt lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
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Trump hush money trial jury seated, opening statements to start Monday
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Messi the dog is retiring from the TSA after work screening travelers
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TikTok to start banning 'problematic' content from its For You feed
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