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Jan 6, 2020: Iraq Votes to Expel US Military
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TODAY'S HEADLINES:

The Iraqi Parliament votes to expel all U.S. troops from the country following the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad.

Meanwhile, Iranian-American’s returning from a concert in Canada are detained at the US Border and interrogated about their political views.

And lastly, a new CBS poll shows Bernie Sanders leading in New Hampshire and tied for first in Iowa with less than a month to go before caucusing begins in that state.

QUICKIES HEADLINES:

The House of Representatives will vote on a War Powers Resolution this week aimed at setting limits on President Trump’s military actions against Iran, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced late Sunday.

On Saturday, Trump tweeted that he would respond to any Iranian attacks on Americans or American assets by targeting 52 Iranian sites that he said are “important to Iran and the Iranian culture.”

The Australian government department responsible for managing emergencies closed down its Canberra office due to poor air quality Monday as the 20th death from deadly bushfires in New South Wales was confirmed.

And lastly, NBC is reporting that Michael Bloomberg has hired 500 organizers and staff in more than 30 states, including all 14 of the delegate-rich Super Tuesday states, NBC News reports.