New whistleblower could blow up Trump’s main argument

A dramatic new development could threaten one of President Trump’s defenses in the House impeachment inquiry. A second whistleblower has come forward, claiming to have firsthand knowledge of the president's July 25 phone call with the president of Ukraine. A lawyer for the new whistleblower said the person made a "protected disclosure and cannot be retaliated against." The president brushed it off on Twitter, saying "keep them coming." Weijia Jiang reports.
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Daily Trail Markers: Corey Lewandowski hosts anti-impeachment rally in New Hampshire

Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski hosted an anti-impeachment rally to support Donald Trump in Manchester, New Hampshire on Monday. The president's longtime adviser has been hinting at a possible senate run in his home state against incumbent Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen. 2020 Campaign reporter Nicole Sganga joins CBSN for this edition of Daily Trail Markers.
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Trump administration blocks ambassador from testifying

On Tuesday, the impeachment battle escalated when Republican Senator Lindsey Graham invited the president's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, to testify about allegations of corruption involving the Bidens. The administration blocked Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, from appearing before a House panel. Nancy Cordes reports.
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White House says Trump will not comply with House impeachment inquiry

President Trump's fight against the House impeachment inquiry is turning into a battle royal. In a letter to top congressional Democrats, the president's White House counsel called their inquiry "unconstitutional" and said Mr. Trump will not cooperate. The White House is daring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to call for a vote on impeachment or take the president to court. Nancy Cordes reports.
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