Several developments arose this week in the hunt for the Democratic nomination in 2020. On Monday, Julian Castro fired his staff in both New Hampshire and South Carolina in order to focus his campaign’s efforts in Iowa and Nevada.

However, while Castro may soon end his campaign, another Democratic hopeful may be quick to replace him. Michael Bloomberg, former New York City mayor and current CEO of Bloomberg L.P., filed to run in Alabama’s Democratic presidential primary on Friday. According to Bloomberg adviser Howard Wolfson, Bloomberg only filed in Alabama due to the state’s early filing deadline, but he plans to skip the first four primary contests.

As the impeachment inquiry comes to an end, various sources pause to reflect on the trial to date. While a left-leaning opinion article recounts the takeaways from the proceedings–with a strong bias toward impeachment–a right-leaning article notes that the narrative has been controlled by the House Democrats thus far, and calls for a trial in Republican-controlled Senate.

There are 2007 news articles covering this topic. 56% (1133) are left leaning, 23% (464) center, 20% (410) right leaning.

From the left: The Four Lessons of Impeachment, New York Times
From the center: Republican Senators Map Out Impeachment Trial, NPR
From the right: How Republicans Could Turn The Tables in a Trump Trial, Fox News

Also in the news: Ex-National Security Advisor John Bolton returns to Twitter after its “suppression” following his September resignation.

On Thursday, David Holmes, a political counselor to the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine, and Fiona Hill, former White House Europe and Russia Expert, described the U.S.-Ukraine geopolitical relationship and provided insight on efforts to pressure Ukraine to investigate President Trump’s political rivals.

There are 4451 news articles covering this topic. 75% (3333) are left leaning, 18% (799) center, 7% (319) right leaning.

From the left: What We’ve Learned From Impeachment Testimonies, New York Times
From the center: Fiona Hill Slams GOP's 'Fictional' Ukraine Account, NPR
From the right: Trump campaign selling 'Bull-Schiff' T-shirts as hearings roll on, Fox News

Also in the news: Democratic debate coverage continues as the media reviews the performance of the candidates on stage on Wednesday night, noting standouts–Buttigieg, Warren, and Booker–and those that fell short–Biden.

On Wednesday night, Democratic presidential candidates met in Atlanta for the 5th Democratic debate. While left-leaning articles highlight which candidates had stronger performances, right-leaning articles focus on Biden’s flub when speaking on violence against women.

There are 1282 news articles covering this topic. 65% (828) are left leaning, 30% (387) center, 5% (67) right leaning.

From the left: Winners and losers from the latest Democratic debate, Washington Post
From the center: Live Analysis And Fact Check: The 5th Democratic Primary Debate, NPR
From the right: Biden: we need to ‘keep punching’ at domestic violence, NY Post

Also in the news: On Wednesday, Trump’s envoy to the European Union Gordon D. Sondland testified in front of the House Intelligence Committee.

On Tuesday, National Security Council aides Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman and Jennifer Williams, along with former State Department envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker and former National Security Council aide Tim Morrison, testified in the open impeachment inquiries into President Trump.

There are 5208 news articles covering this topic. 53% (2775) are left leaning, 32% (1646) center, 15% (787) right leaning.

From the left: What we learned today from impeachment inquiry hearings, New York Times
From the center: Hearings resume with White House state department witnesses, NPR
From the right: Volker, Morrison Undercut claims of 'quid pro quo,' 'bribery’, Fox News

Also in the news: With less than three months before voting, the 2020 presidential election continues in the midst of Trump’s impeachment inquiry. Left-leaning articles report on the positions of key Democratic candidates, while right-leaning articles highlight the disruption Trump’s impeachment inquiry causes both government and the 2020 Election process.

The Trump impeachment inquiry continues its second week of public hearings with the House Intelligence committee. Left-leaning articles highlight information revealed from transcripts of last week’s depositions, while right-leaning articles focus on President Trump’s possible intent to testify in the impeachment inquiry.

There are 1433 news articles covering this topic. 57% (817) are left leaning, 32% (463) center, 11% (153) right leaning.

From the left: Ukrainians ‘came to understand’ to get military assistance, Washington Post
From the center: Impeachment Week 2 — Who Is Testifying And What Happens Next, NPR
From the right: Trump will ‘consider’ testifying despite refusal to cooperate, Daily Caller

Also in the news: To avert a government shutdown, Congress proposed a stopgap bill on Monday that aims to fund the government through December 20. The current government funding expires on Thursday.