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.

Looking ahead to his reelection bid in 2020, President Trump seeks to drum-up support within the black community. While left-leaning articles dissect Trump’s history and “anemic support” with African-American voters, right-leaning articles focus on Trump’s message.

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From the left: In Atlanta, Trump rallies black supporters ahead of 2020, Washington Post
From the center: Reelection Campaign Launches 'Black Voices For Trump' Initiative, NPR
From the right: Trump calls on black voters to reject Democrats, Washington Times

Also in the news: On Friday, House impeachment investigators released two transcripts of closed-door depositions from President Trump’s former adviser on Russia and Europe Fiona Hill and top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council Alexander S. Vindman.

Former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg is planning to enter the Democratic presidential campaign this week and is preparing to file for the Alabama primary before the deadline on Friday. Bloomberg has considered running for president as a Democrat in 2020 before but ended up reversing the idea.

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From the left: Billionaire & ex-New York City mayor is taking steps to run, Washington Post
From the center: Former New York mayor Bloomberg re-opens door to 2020 run, NPR
From the right: Report: Billionaire Michael Bloomberg is expected to enter race, Daily Caller

Also in the news: On Thursday, former Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that he was entering the Senate race in Alabama. In 2017, Sessions recused himself from Robert Mueller’s investigation into collusion between the Trump administration and Russia. 

The results of Tuesday’s Election Day are still being analyzed and disputed. On Wednesday, Kentucky Republican Governor Matt Bevin formally asked state officials for a recanvass of Tuesday’s governor race, where Andy Beshare (D) claimed victory by just over 5,000 votes.

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From the left: Kentucky and Virginia Dems push new agenda post-election, New York Times
From the center: Kentucky GOP Gov. Bevin officially requests recanvass of results, NPR
From the right: Bevin requests Kent. recanvass: results deemed 'too close to call', Fox News

Also in the news: On Wednesday, the House Intelligence Committee announced that next week it will hold its first public hearings for Trump’s ongoing impeachment inquiry.

On Tuesday’s election night, Democrat Andy Beshear declared victory in Kentucky against Republican Governor Matt Bevin. All precincts reported a lead of just over 5,000 votes.

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From the left: Kentucky Gov. Bevin trails Dem challenger but declines to concede, Politico
From the center: Strong Night For Democrats In Off-Year Elections, NPR
From the right: Race Too Close To Call: Beshear Claims Victory, Daily Caller

Also in the news: On Tuesday, House Democrats released transcripts of closed-door testimonies from Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union, and Kurt Volker, former U.S. envoy to Ukraine.

On Monday, the House committees conducted closed-door testimonies as part of Trump’s ongoing impeachment inquiry. While left-leaning articles highlight findings from released transcripts of the testimonies, right-leaning articles report that four White House witnesses defied subpoenas by not showing up to their depositions.

There are 1729 news articles covering this topic. 50% (873) are left leaning, 40% (697) center, 9% (159) right leaning.

From the left: Excerpts and analysis from 2 inquiry transcripts, New York Times
From the center: Congress releases first transcripts from impeachment depositions, NPR
From the right: White House witnesses defy impeachment deposition subpoenas, Fox News

Also in the news: Recent surveys reveal the standing of 2020 presidential candidates in recent polls along with further commentary on certain candidates.