Supreme Court to take up military rape cases
The US Supreme Court on Friday accepted a Justice Department appeal to review the cases of three men in the Air Force whose rape convictions were…
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Trump heads to Texas after reading handwritten note denying Ukraine quid pro quo
WASHINGTON, DC — President Trump, speaking to reporters Wednesday before leaving for Texas to tour an Austin plant that produces Apple’s Mac Pro…
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It’s halftime of one of the biggest news days of the year
If you’ve found yourself spending hours glued to the news today, you’re not alone. Between the latest installment of public impeachment…
Continue Reading READ: Adam Schiff’s opening statement at second public impeachment hearing of the day, November 20
As prepared for delivery: This afternoon, the American people will hear from two witnesses who are both veteran national security professionals, one…
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How Apple’s Tim Cook built a relationship with Trump
President Donald Trump isn’t known for his warm relationship with Silicon Valley. He frequently rails against social media companies for what…
Continue Reading FBI says hackers are targeting US auto industry
The American automotive industry has been the target of malicious cyber actors since at least late 2018, according to an FBI report obtained by CNN.…
Continue Reading Who knew what during the Ukraine pressure campaign, according to Gordon Sondland
US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, in his opening statement, made clear that some of President Donald Trump’s senior-most…
Continue Reading FBI asked to interview whistleblower
The FBI asked last month to interview the intelligence community whistleblower who first raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading Pete Buttigieg releases tax returns from time at elite consulting firm
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg released two additional years of his tax returns on Wednesday, shedding light on the years the presidential…
Continue Reading As top Democrats debate health care in Atlanta, 2 rural Georgians tell CNN why they’re ready for universal health care
In Georgia — where state officials say 60 counties have no pediatrician, 76 counties have no obstetrician-gynecologist and nine counties have…
Continue Reading Sondland testimony raises questions about Pence’s denials on Ukraine
A key witness testified in public on Wednesday that he expressed concerns to Vice President Mike Pence in September that US aid to Ukraine was being…
Continue Reading Wayne Messam suspends his 2020 Democratic presidential campaign
Miramar, Florida, Mayor Wayne Messam on Wednesday announced he is suspending his presidential campaign after failing to gain any traction in the race…
Continue Reading Diplomat who overheard bombshell call between Trump and Sondland set to testify
A US diplomat who overheard President Donald Trump ask the US Ambassador to the EU about the status of “investigations” during a…
Continue Reading Democrats look to Stacey Abrams as they try to make Georgia a 2020 swing state
Republicans have held dominion over Georgia’s political landscape for decades, dominating state government while, every four years, comfortably…
Continue Reading Former Baltimore mayor indicted on wire fraud and tax-related charges following book deal scandal, prosecutors announce
Catherine Pugh, the former mayor of Baltimore who resigned in May amid a book deal scandal, was indicted on charges related to tax evasion and wire…
Continue Reading ‘Business of Congress goes on’ for members not on House Intelligence panel, lawmaker says
Much of Washington has been glued to the House impeachment inquiry’s public hearings. But Congress’ work on Capitol Hill has not ground…
Continue Reading READ: Gordon Sondland’s opening remarks at impeachment hearing
As prepared for delivery: Thank you Mr. Chairman for the opportunity to speak again to the Members of this Committee. First, let me offer my thanks…
Continue Reading Head of union for asylum officers calls Trump asylum policies ‘egregious’
Michael Knowles, president of a local union that represents US asylum officers, denounced the Trump administration’s asylum policies during a…
Continue Reading Gordon Sondland just saved himself — and jeopardized Donald Trump’s presidency
The question coming into Wednesday was whether Gordon Sondland would try to save himself or save President Donald Trump. He chose himself. Sondland,…
Continue Reading Trump’s top impeachment defender gets Sondland’s job title wrong — three times
A top White House aide charged with impeachment strategy and communication inaccurately said three times on a network morning television show that US…
Continue Reading Prosecutors in Giuliani probe will interview Ukrainian gas company official
Federal prosecutors investigating Rudy Giuliani plan to interview a senior executive of Ukraine’s state-run oil-and-gas company, according to…
Continue Reading READ: Devin Nunes’ opening remarks at November 20 public impeachment hearing
As prepared for delivery: As I’ve noted before, the Democrats on this committee spent three years accusing President Trump of being a Russian…
Continue Reading How Republicans’ star impeachment witness turned on them
Former US Special Envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker was widely seen as Republicans’ impeachment ace in the hole. On Tuesday on Capitol Hill, it…
Continue Reading Sondland testimony could be pivotal point of impeachment showdown
Gordon Sondland is entering a lions’ den. The ambassador will testify Wednesday in the most consequential moment yet in the House impeachment…
Continue Reading 5 things to watch for during Gordon Sondland’s hearing
Gordon Sondland‘s public testimony is the most highly anticipated hearing so far in the impeachment inquiry. The testimony of the US ambassador…
Continue Reading DHS plan to shoot down drones near airports worries 2 key lawmakers
The Trump administration recently put forth a plan that would allow for shooting down drones near US airports, angering Republican lawmakers, who…
Continue Reading Takeaways from Tuesday’s public impeachment hearings
On Tuesday, the House’s ongoing impeachment investigation held its third day of public hearings — featuring National Security Council…
Continue Reading Ady Barkan, activist with ALS, endorses Elizabeth Warren for president
The activist Ady Barkan announced on Wednesday that he is endorsing Elizabeth Warren for president, a strong sign of progressive support for the…
Continue Reading Members of both parties see impeachment as a political winner in 2020, new Iowa poll finds
As impeachment hearings play out on Capitol Hill, Iowans on both sides of the political spectrum see the inquiry as a boost to their party’s…
Continue Reading Report finds the Taliban were deadlier than ISIS in 2018
Attacks by the Taliban were deadlier than those committed by any other group in 2018, according to a report released by an international think tank…
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