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Lawmakers navigate impeachment at home

Members of Congress from both parties are voicing their opinions on the impeachment inquiry into President Trump at town halls in their home districts. For some Democrats in mostly Republican districts, their approach has to be measured. Politico Congressional Reporter Andrew Desiderio followed Democratic Illinois Congressman Sean Casten to six of his town halls to see how he's handling the issue. Desiderio joined CBSN to discuss what he saw.

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Pence says he never discussed Bidens with Ukraine

In a speech to farmers in Iowa on Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence called on congressional Democrats to put aside their impeachment inquiry into President Trump and instead focus on passing the U.S. trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. When asked about his own communication with Ukraine, Pence said he never discussed the Bidens with President Volodymyr Zelensky. CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBSN for this edition of the Daily Trail Markers.

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Whistleblower memo on Trump's Ukraine call

CBS News is revealing details from a memo written by the whistleblower whose claims led to the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Mr. Trump has maintained the entire report is a "scam," pointing to the person being a registered Democrat. CBS News has learned the whistleblower has a prior working relationship with a current Democratic presidential contender, but lawyers say their client has never worked for or advised a political campaign or party. Weijia Jiang reports.

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Biden responds to Trump's rally attacks

Former Vice President Joe Biden had a busy week as the impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump continues to dominate headlines. On Thursday, the president slammed Biden at a campaign rally. Then on Friday, Biden's campaign attempted to shift the conversation, unveiling his plan for "Education Beyond High School." CBS News 2020 campaign reporter Bo Erickson rounded up the week in politics on Friday's edition of 2020 Daily Trail Markers.

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