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If South Carolina Is Joe Biden's Firewall, Tom Steyer Wants To Breach It

Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer greets guests following a campaign stop at Nacho Hippo on Wednesday in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption

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If South Carolina Is Joe Biden's Firewall, Tom Steyer Wants To Breach It

Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund invester and climate change activist, is betting everything on South Carolina. He'll learn Saturday if it paid off.

If South Carolina Is Joe Biden's Firewall, Tom Steyer Wants To Breach It

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Harry Reid: Iowa's Caucus Problems Strengthen Nevada's Case For Going First

Harry Reid tips his hat during a November fundraiser for the Nevada Democratic Party in Las Vegas. The former Senate majority leader said Nevada's diverse population is more reflective of the Democratic electorate. John Locher/AP hide caption

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Harry Reid: Iowa's Caucus Problems Strengthen Nevada's Case For Going First

The former Senate majority leader said Nevada's diverse population is more reflective of the Democratic electorate and that his state has "a tremendously good case" after Iowa's troubles.

Republicans Disrupt House Impeachment Inquiry, Delaying Testimony From Pentagon Aide

Flanked by about two dozen House Republicans, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., argues that all GOP lawmakers should have access to closed-door depositions in the impeachment inquiry. Committee rules dictate that only those on the panels conducting the probe can attend. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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Republicans Disrupt House Impeachment Inquiry, Delaying Testimony From Pentagon Aide

GOP lawmakers broke House rules by entering a secure area where a closed-door interview was scheduled to be held. Committee rules allow only those serving on those panels conducting inquiry to attend.