Republicans now say it doesn't matter if there was a quid pro quo

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Editor's note: Visit our dedicated 2020 election page for full coverage and results from Monday night's Iowa Democratic caucuses. Senate Republicans block witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump will be the first such trial in U.S. history to feature no witness testimony after Senate Republicans voted on Friday against hearing from any of the firsthand witnesses to the president’s conduct. Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives on Dec. 18 for withholding congressionally approved military aid from Ukraine in order to pressure the country into investigating a domestic political opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden, and for refusing to cooperate with the House’s investigation into that action. Senate Republicans blocked efforts to subpoena new witnesses. The 51-49 vote came despite a report on Jan. 26 that former national security adviser John Bolton would write in a forthcoming book that Trump specifically told him that he withheld military aid from Ukraine in order to obtain an investigation into Biden and his son Hunter. Bolton had said he would appear before the Senate to testify if subpoenaed. But Senate Republicans had already planned to acquit Trump no matter the evidence before them. They refused to hear testimony from Trump’s closest aides. Before the trial even began, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he would not be an “impartial” juror. Trump’s impeachment trial is now the only impeachment trial in U.S. history to feature no witnesses. Every previous Senate impeachment trial of a president, federal judge or Cabinet official featured witnesses. Read More WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING Republican senators are providing incredulous explanations of their views on President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign toward Ukraine and what sort of punishment he deserves over it ― if any. Read More Sen. Lisa Murkowski  said she’ll vote against calling witnesses to speak at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, arguing that it didn’t make sense to continue an already heavily politicized trial. Read More The Education Department began termination proceedings in December for an employee who acted as a whistleblower over the department’s treatment of transgender students. Read More ICYMI How Do The Iowa Caucuses Work? This Year It’s A Little Different. U.S. Declares Public Health Emergency Over Coronavirus Trump Administration Targets Several More Countries In Expanded Travel Ban HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn more. ‌ Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? — Subscribe here!   ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost ‌ Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe

The best food to make for Super Bowl Sunday! (and more)

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You likely know the Super Bowl is this weekend, and we've got plenty of recipes for that here today. But what I really want to talk about is knobs. ‌ Yes, you read that correctly. If you're one of the lucky souls who owns cookware from Le Creuset, listen up. I recently found out that you can replace your standard silver lid knob with insanely beautiful ones in shades of gold, copper or black. I was afraid I'd be the only person on the planet excited about this, but my Instagram followers have been freaking out since I shared the news, so I thought I'd let you know, too.  ‌ Now that I'm done talking about knobs, keep reading for vegetarian Instant Pot recipes, tips for healthy foods you SHOULDN'T eat when you're sick, and of course the best foods for the Super Bowl. Have a great weekend! ‌ XO, Kristen Check out those knobs P.S. Black History Month is almost here and we're excited to show you what we're doing to celebrate. Sign up for the Black Voices newsletter and get an insider's look all February. 24 vegetarian Instant Pot recipes The Instant Pot works miracles on meat, turning it into tender, melt-in-your-mouth hunks of goodness. But what about vegetarian dishes? We’ve rounded up some of our favorite recipes, including mac and cheese, mujadara, lentil curry, vegetarian chili, creamy soups and so much more. Get the recipes 10 healthy foods to avoid when you're sick Being sick is the worst, and just about everyone I know has some sort of nasty virus, bacterial infection or flu right now. While we all turn to chicken soup when we're under the weather, did you know there are certain healthy foods you should avoid? For instance, there are specific vegetables that actually release histamine and activate an inflammatory response. Yikes!  The foods will make you feel worse, and what to eat instead 3 ways to make wings better ‌ Read More 42 dips for your next party ‌ Read More The best nachos you'll ever make ‌ Read More Super Bowl dishes you can make in an Instant Pot ‌ Read More Eat On: The Most-Googled Super Bowl Snacks In Every State How To Cook Cassoulet In Just 1 Hour Can You Cook Better In A Fancy $300 Apron? 👋 You may have noticed our website is now www.huffpost.com. Don't worry, it'll still be the same HuffPost you know and love, just with a new URL. Make sure to update your bookmarks! HuffPost is now a part of Verizon Media Group. - On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Privacy policy which  will explain how your data is used and shared. - Learn more. ‌ Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! ‌ ©2019 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost ‌ Feedbauack | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe