Wednesday, February 19, 2020; Bloomberg To Face Dem Rivals For First Time On Debate Stage

Tense times for the president and his attorney general. Tweets meddling in ongoing cases, and pardons issued without Justice Department input. But is talk of Bill Barr resigning real, or just his way of sending a message? Plus, a big Democratic debate night: Bernie Sanders has momentum, just four months after a heart attack forced him from the campaign trail. He says don't expect additional health records, and when asked about it, the Sanders campaign smears another candidate, with a false statement.

And Michael Bloomberg joins his 2020 rivals for the first time: Expect heat over his money, his record on race and police issues -- as well as allegations he fostered a climate of sexism and misogyny at the business where he made his billions.

Today's Panel: Michael Shear with New York Times, CNN'S Abby Phillip, Margaret Talev of Axios and POLITICO'S Heather Caygle.

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