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<em>The Atlantic</em> Politics Daily: What Democrats Can Do Next

Faced with a wholly resistant White House, not a ton (is fining or jailing those who refuse to comply with subpoenas possible?). Plus: Keep an eye on Marie Yovanovitch and Gordon Sondland.

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. President Trump was in Minneapolis last night hoping to turn: “He asked for a little bit of help,” one told Nicholas. “There’s nothing wrong with that. All presidents can ask for help from other countries.”

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