Beto O'Rourke opens door for 2020 presidential run – live
 

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Chuck Schumer has asked the Department of Justice to formally investigate acting attorney general Matt Whitaker’s communications with the White House and, in particular, whether he has shared information about special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation with President Donald Trump.

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Democrats swept local elections in Harris County, Texas, home to Houston in the midterm elections. The strong turnout for Beto O’Rourke and prevalence of straight ticket voting ensured a clean sweep for Democrats and may have permanently changed the complexion of governance in one of the most populous jurisdictions in the country.

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