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Sudden expansion of 2020 Democratic presidential field reveals unease with Biden, Warren, Sanders

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg fills out paperwork, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., to appear on the ballot in Arkansas' March 3 presidential primary. Bloomberg hasn't formally announced a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, but his trip to Arkansas is the latest indication that he is leaning toward a run. (Staton Breidenthal/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)

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Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden has faced scrutiny over his age and energy.

People rally outside the Supreme Court as oral arguments are heard in the case of President Trump's decision to end the Obama-era, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Accused thieves, child-porn suspects, suspected murderers among DACA recipients: Report

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In this file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Attorney General William Barr before Trump signed an executive order creating a commission to study law enforcement and justice at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Convention Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Chicago. In a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington on Nov. 15, Mr. Barr blasted progressives for waging an ongoing campaign to thwart the Trump presidency from functioning, saying self-styled "resistance" progressives "see themselves as engaged in a war to cripple, by any means necessary, a duly elected government." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Attorney General Barr blasts progressives’ anti-Trump ‘resistance’

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President Donald Trump pauses during an event on healthcare prices in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

Trump pardons two military service members accused of war crimes, restores rank of Navy SEAL

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, right, testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in the second public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

House GOP dismisses cries of Trump witness intimidation: ‘We’re not here to talk about tweets’

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Two Marine Corps helicopters depart from President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla., Monday afternoon, Feb. 18, 2019. Trump later spoke to a Venezuelan American community at Florida International University in Miami. (Bruce R. Bennett/Palm Beach Post via AP)

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In this file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Attorney General William Barr before Trump signed an executive order creating a commission to study law enforcement and justice at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Convention Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, in Chicago. In a speech to the Federalist Society in Washington on Nov. 15, Mr. Barr blasted progressives for waging an ongoing campaign to thwart the Trump presidency from functioning, saying self-styled "resistance" progressives "see themselves as engaged in a war to cripple, by any means necessary, a duly elected government." (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch gets up during a break in testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, in the second public impeachment hearing of President Donald Trump's efforts to tie U.S. aid for Ukraine to investigations of his political opponents. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

White House calls second day of impeachment hearings ‘useless’

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden smiles as he holds a campaign rally at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in Los Angeles Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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In this March 5, 2014, file photo, then-President Barack Obama, left, speaks with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick upon arrival on Air Force One at Boston Logan International Airport in Boston. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden takes selfies with supporters at a campaign rally at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in Los Angeles Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Joe Biden leads 2020 Democratic presidential candidates in Nevada: Poll

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Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg delivers a Veterans Day address at a campaign event, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Rochester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden smiles as he holds a campaign rally at Los Angeles Trade Technical College in Los Angeles Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

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The Capitol is seen in Washington, early Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, as House Democrats continue to probe whether President Donald Trump violated his oath of office by coercing Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden and his family. Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, is releasing key transcripts from hours of closed-door interviews in the impeachment inquiry as they prepare for public sessions with witnesses next week. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

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In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, Alex Jones speaks to reporters in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

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This May 7, 2018 file photo shows Donna Brazile speaking at the inauguration of New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

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Democratic presidential candidate South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg delivers a Veterans Day address at a campaign event, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, in Rochester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

‘No systematic advantage’: Military veteran candidates fare no better than civilians at ballot box

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A few Soldiers competed at PAX South in San Antonio as a way to introduce Army esports to the greater gamer community Jan. 18-20, 2019. The esports team is currently searching for members to join the team, which was created to boost recruiting efforts in the gaming community. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)

Gamer changer: Army embraces competitive esports as recruitment tool

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President Donald Trump pauses while speaking at a rally at BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo, Miss., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

D.C. insurgency: Scheme to take down Trump culminates with impeachment

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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg fills out paperwork, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the state Capitol in Little Rock, Ark., to appear on the ballot in Arkansas' March 3 presidential primary. Bloomberg hasn't formally announced a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, but his trip to Arkansas is the latest indication that he is leaning toward a run. (Staton Breidenthal/The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette via AP)

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In this Feb. 23, 2018 file photo, Rick Gates leaves federal court in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Rick Gates, former Trump campaign deputy, set to be sentenced after testifying in Roger Stone trial

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Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady dies unexpectedly

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People rally outside the Supreme Court as oral arguments are heard in the case of President Trump's decision to end the Obama-era, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Oakland forward Xavier Hill-Mais (14) goes up for a shot against Maryland forward Jalen Smith (25) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) is carted off the field after getting injured in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

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Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal (3) eyes the basket as he drives past Minnesota Timberwolves' Jake Layman in the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov 15, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) ** FILE **

Bradley Beal, Moritz Wagner help Wizards beat Timberwolves

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete (53) and Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Capitals’ point streak ends at 13 games as Canadiens win big

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