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Michael Bloomberg won’t run for president, but at least 15 candidates are in the 2020 mix. Plus: What kind of influence is John Bolton on the White House?
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It’s Tuesday, March 5.

The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee has reportedly hired a veteran prosecutor with experience battling Russian organized crime to lead the investigation into Donald Trump’s administration. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced that he isn’t running for president, and is instead launching a new clean-energy initiative.

The Trump administration passed a new rule prohibiting clinics receiving Title X funds from performing abortions. But the most significant

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