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Senate Democrats do not appear to have the votes that they need to prolong President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial by calling for more witnesses and documents.
Senate Democrats do not appear to have the votes that they need to prolong President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial by calling for more witnesses and documents.
 
They got desperate and bitter as the evening fell upon them.
 
This week is the second week of the U.S. Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump for allegedly committing the “high crimes and misdemeanors” of “abuse of power” and “obstruction of Congress.”
This week is the second week of the U.S. Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump for allegedly committing the “high crimes and misdemeanors” of “abuse of power” and “obstruction of Congress.”
 
That makes the bad numbers worse for the Dems.
That makes the bad numbers worse for the Dems.
 
For years, a contentious and sometimes emotionally heated debate has raged over the issue of letting people discharge their student loan debts in bankruptcy.
For years, a contentious and sometimes emotionally heated debate has raged over the issue of letting people discharge their student loan debts in bankruptcy.
 
American and international airlines are canceling flights to China.
 
We hear a lot about the rape-kit backlog in America. Many activists believe that getting through the backlog will help put rapists behind bars.
We hear a lot about the rape-kit backlog in America. Many activists believe that getting through the backlog will help put rapists behind bars.
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review
 
If last year’s Super Bowl made history for featuring the first female referee, this year’s Super Bowl Sunday plans to top that by featuring the first woman to ever coach in the big game: 49ers offensive assistant Katie Sowers.
If last year’s Super Bowl made history for featuring the first female referee, this year’s Super Bowl Sunday plans to top that by featuring the first woman to ever coach in the big game: 49ers offensive assistant Katie Sowers.
 
Collins moves towards the president. Paul clashes with the Chief Justice.
Collins moves towards the president. Paul clashes with the Chief Justice.
 
As we reach the midpoint in this year's National School Choice Week (NSCW), we should reflect on how far we have come and what is next for school choice in North Carolina.
As we reach the midpoint in this year's National School Choice Week (NSCW), we should reflect on how far we have come and what is next for school choice in North Carolina.
 
Mitch McConnell has said he doesn't have the votes to stop it.
Mitch McConnell has said he doesn't have the votes to stop it.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
Most people don’t know that I attended seven different schools during my K-12 years. It’s certainly no world record or even a story of pity.
Most people don’t know that I attended seven different schools during my K-12 years. It’s certainly no world record or even a story of pity.
 
The reach of the First Amendment is extensive in securing the religious liberty of individuals and organizations, including colleges and universities.
The reach of the First Amendment is extensive in securing the religious liberty of individuals and organizations, including colleges and universities.
 
The Senate impeachment trial may drag on longer if additional Republican Senators vote for witnesses.
The Senate impeachment trial may drag on longer if additional Republican Senators vote for witnesses.
 
Wherever you are in the North Carolina k-12 education debate, it’s unfortunate that things have become so politicized.
Wherever you are in the North Carolina k-12 education debate, it’s unfortunate that things have become so politicized.
 
A stack of studies chronicles worrisome trends in adolescent mental health. Over a decade, youth depression has increased significantly.
A stack of studies chronicles worrisome trends in adolescent mental health. Over a decade, youth depression has increased significantly.
 
Federal law enforcement officials with the U.S. Border Patrol exposed the longest illicit cross-border tunnel ever discovered along the Southwest border on Wednesday in San Diego, California.
Federal law enforcement officials with the U.S. Border Patrol exposed the longest illicit cross-border tunnel ever discovered along the Southwest border on Wednesday in San Diego, California.
 
If they vote in favor of allowing witnesses the trial could go on much longer.
 
North Carolina is grappling with systemic shortages in mental health care, and regulations are making it worse — often disproportionately hurting veterans and the state’s most vulnerable residents.
North Carolina is grappling with systemic shortages in mental health care, and regulations are making it worse — often disproportionately hurting veterans and the state’s most vulnerable residents.
 
On Tuesday, scientists in Australia gave new hope to a world fearful of the deadly coronavirus, as they announced they had recreated the virus, which may expedite the process in developing a vaccine.
On Tuesday, scientists in Australia gave new hope to a world fearful of the deadly coronavirus, as they announced they had recreated the virus, which may expedite the process in developing a vaccine.
 
The president and the prime minister are taking a gamble.
 
There were many leaders in the civil rights movement, but none shone so brightly as Dr. Martin Luther King.
There were many leaders in the civil rights movement, but none shone so brightly as Dr. Martin Luther King.
 
In 2018 Time, declared Georgia “the Hollywood of the South.” By then, Georgia had developed the largest film incentive program in the entire United States.
In 2018 Time, declared Georgia “the Hollywood of the South.” By then, Georgia had developed the largest film incentive program in the entire United States.
 
On Tuesday night, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was moved to tears discussing the shocking loss of former Laker teammate Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter accident on Sunday with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
On Tuesday night, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was moved to tears discussing the shocking loss of former Laker teammate Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter accident on Sunday with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.
 
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the questions that he intends to ask during the next phase of President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial where senators engage in a question-and-answer period.
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the questions that he intends to ask during the next phase of President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial where senators engage in a question-and-answer period.
 
With the 2020 election upon us, it is natural to wonder how North Carolina’s political landscape has changed since the start of the 2016 election.
With the 2020 election upon us, it is natural to wonder how North Carolina’s political landscape has changed since the start of the 2016 election.
 
Tiffany Lesnik, a lawyer in Wake County, arrived at the N.C. State Board of Elections on Dec. 4 to file her notice of candidacy. But an official told her she didn’t qualify.
Tiffany Lesnik, a lawyer in Wake County, arrived at the N.C. State Board of Elections on Dec. 4 to file her notice of candidacy. But an official told her she didn’t qualify.
 
President Donald Trump’s Middle East “Deal of the Century” peace plan — The Vision — is 180 pages long and meticulously detailed.
President Donald Trump’s Middle East “Deal of the Century” peace plan — The Vision — is 180 pages long and meticulously detailed.
 
For most of the past century, the United States was the pre-eminent nation in science and technology.
 
North Carolinians strongly believe parents are the ultimately authority when it comes to educating their children, a new poll from the conservative-leaning Civitas Institute shows.
North Carolinians strongly believe parents are the ultimately authority when it comes to educating their children, a new poll from the conservative-leaning Civitas Institute shows.
 
On Friday, freshman Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) raised with leading Trump administration officials the possibility of restricting or temporarily outright cutting off travel with the country due to the coronavirus that recently emanated from there.
On Friday, freshman Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) raised with leading Trump administration officials the possibility of restricting or temporarily outright cutting off travel with the country due to the coronavirus that recently emanated from there.
 
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