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Authorities are cracking down on the places correspondents may go, with whom they may talk and for how long. News outlets don't want to go along.

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There's cause for pessimism and optimism in the year ahead as our expert sources share their predictions. Plus: Print and fold your own global trends zine.

While the seven Democratic presidential candidates agreed that the ultimate goal was to beat President Trump in 2020, tensions over fundraising and experience took the spotlight during the debate.

The bill includes some policy surprises and increases in funding for several key public health priorities. And it cuts the few remaining taxes that were paying for Obamacare.

Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., completed a rare impeachment report — like ones filed for former Presidents Nixon and Clinton — ahead of a House vote expected this week. It includes Republicans' views.

House Democrats have unveiled their allegations. After it finalizes the articles, the Judiciary Committee is expected to send them to the full House for a vote on whether to impeach.

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz has been examining the way authorities used their surveillance powers in the Russia investigation. His final report was released on Monday.

GOP lawmakers have released their findings about the investigation. They maintain that the process was sham — and unfair to President Trump.

Ten candidates are on stage in Atlanta on Wednesday night — amid an impeachment inquiry into President Trump and a shifting field. NPR reporters have live analysis and fact checks of their remarks.

At the time of her deposition on Nov. 7, her lawyer told NPR that Williams' testimony "will largely reflect what is already in the public record."

The remarks were part of an opening statement in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump.