Some headlines that caught our eye.
Impeachment Follies
Sen. Ted Cruz floats idea of ‘witness reciprocity’ for Senate impeachment trial — Fox News
Who will defend the president? Inside the White House, a scramble as his trial nears — Los Angeles Times
Election 2020
The Biggest Loser of Tuesday’s Dem Debate Wasn’t Any of the Candidates — Town Hall
Mike Bloomberg holds 7-point lead on Trump in Michigan, poll shows — Detroit Free Press
The Woke Primary Is Over and Everyone Lost — Reason
Kudlow: ‘Tax Cuts 2.0’ to Be Revealed During Campaign — Newsmax
Tyrant Watch
Warren and Klobuchar Say They Can Lower Drug Prices Without Congress’ Help — Kaiser Health News
China Trade
What China Has Agreed to Buy — Fox Business
Trump Signs China Trade Deal, Putting Economic Conflict on Pause — New York Times
Mnuchin says more tariffs will be rolled back in phase two of trade deal — CNBC
Russia
Russian government resigns as Putin proposes reforms that could extend his grip on power — CNN
Another Obamacare Fail
How Obamacare Made Things Worse for Patients With Preexisting Conditions — The Daily Signal
The ‘70s Are Calling
Virginia General Assembly votes to ratify ERA to U.S. Constitution — Washington Times
The 1972 Equal Rights Amendment Can No Longer Be Ratified — Heritage Foundation
The Latest Brilliant Liberal Plan To “Fix” The Constitution — Hot Air
Media Hero
Michael Avenatti jailed over new money laundering accusations — Los Angeles Times
5G
Nervous about Huawei, US senators propose over $1B in 5G subsidies — CNET
‘Higher’ Ed
The College Wealth Premium Has Collapsed — The Atlantic
Parody (?)
Man requests ‘trial by combat’ with Japanese swords to settle dispute with Iowa ex-wife — Des Moines Register
Sanders Clarifies His Gulags Will Be Democratic Gulags — Babylon Bee
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