An unflappable Marie Yovanovitch faces down Trump’s taunts
Donald Trump has rarely seemed capable of restraining his urges to lash out at women who criticize him, and that dynamic was never more on display…
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New York GOP congresswoman in the spotlight at impeachment hearings
Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, has played a key role in this week’s public…
Continue Reading Ukrainian anti-corruption activist killed with acid mentioned in impeachment hearing
Ex-ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and at least one congressman referred to the death of a prominent anti-corruption activist Kateryna…
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Elizabeth Warren releases plan to implement Medicare for All during first term in office
Elizabeth Warren on Friday rolled out her plan for transitioning the country’s health insurance system to “Medicare for All” during…
Continue Reading Most important takeaways from the Marie Yovanovitch impeachment hearing
Former Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch was the star witness of the second day of the House’s public impeachment inquiry, examining, among…
Continue Reading Newly released transcript of first Trump-Zelensky call raises additional questions
The White House hopes to show that there was nothing untoward in the US-Ukraine relationship by releasing a rough transcript of President Donald…
Continue Reading Trump announces rule requiring hospitals to reveal rates
In a historic move, President Donald Trump announced Friday that hospitals will be required to disclose the rates they privately negotiate with…
Continue Reading Trump asks Supreme Court to step into second financial records case
President Donald Trump’s personal lawyers asked the Supreme Court on Friday to step into an escalating clash between the legislative and the…
Continue Reading 6 Trump associates have been convicted in Mueller-related investigations
Six associates of President Donald Trump have been convicted of crimes since he took office, all stemming from former special counsel Robert…
Continue Reading Trump tweets condolences but otherwise moves on after another school shooting
President Donald Trump stood before a crowd of supporters in Bossier City, Louisiana, Thursday night and delivered a wide-ranging speech for more…
Continue Reading Trump 2016 details hidden in Mueller report revealed in Roger Stone trial
Candidate Donald Trump expected leaks during the 2016 campaign that could hurt Hillary Clinton — and his campaign openly welcomed them, a…
Continue Reading What Roger Stone’s trial revealed about Trump and Mueller
Almost six months after special counsel Robert Mueller formally ended his investigation into the Trump campaign’s ties to Russia in 2016, a…
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Trump associate Roger Stone found guilty of lying to Congress, witness tampering
WASHINGTON, DC — Longtime Trump associate Roger Stone was found guilty of lying to Congress and other charges in a case that has shed new light…
Continue Reading Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at work after stomach bug
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returned to work Friday morning after missing a day of oral arguments this week due to a stomach bug.…
Continue Reading READ: Adam Schiff’s opening remarks at second public impeachment hearing
As prepared for delivery: In April 2019 the United States Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch — was in Kyiv when she was called by a…
Continue Reading READ: Devin Nunes’ opening remarks at second public impeachment hearing
As prepared for delivery: It’s unfortunate that today, and for most of next week, we will continue engaging in the Democrats’ day-long TV…
Continue Reading READ: Marie Yovanovitch’s opening remarks at public impeachment hearing
As prepared for delivery: Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Nunes, and other Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to start with this…
Continue Reading Super PAC vows to spend $1 million to help Cory Booker make December debate
A new super PAC plans to spend $1 million to help Cory Booker as he struggles to gain traction in the Democratic race for president, with the…
Continue Reading Timeline of events between Trump’s two Ukraine phone calls
The White House on Friday released its transcript of President Donald Trump’s April 21 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Continue Reading Bloomberg plans to spend $100 million on anti-Trump ads in key states
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to spend $100 million on an anti-Donald Trump ad blitz in key 2020 battleground states. A Bloomberg…
Continue Reading Trump talks Russia probe audit with attorney general and White House counsel in Oval Office meeting
President Donald Trump met with Attorney General William Barr and White House counsel Pat Cipollone in an Oval Office meeting Thursday afternoon in…
Continue Reading How to watch Friday’s impeachment hearing
The second public hearing in the impeachment inquiry will be held Friday with former US Ambassador to Ukraine Marie “Masha” Yovanovitch…
Continue Reading Democrats hope latest witness will detail Trump’s abuse of power
Donald Trump called Marie Yovanovitch “bad news.” In a televised impeachment hearing Friday, the US ambassador to Ukraine that the…
Continue Reading Trump hikes price tag for US forces in Korea almost 400% as Seoul questions alliance
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper landed in South Korea on Thursday to navigate renewed threats from an “enraged” North Korea and newly…
Continue Reading Booker and Sanders propose a new federal agency to set drug prices
Sens. Cory Booker and Bernie Sanders are pushing for the creation of a new federal agency aimed at controlling the rising cost of prescription drugs.…
Continue Reading Kavanaugh expresses ‘gratitude’ to conservative gala for support through controversial confirmation process
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh received an extended standing ovation from members of the conservative Federalist Society on Thursday night as…
Continue Reading Pelosi adds a new element — bribery — plus more impeachment inquiry news of the day
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi argued on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s actions in the Ukraine scandal constitute “bribery” and…
Continue Reading Lawyer says Trump budget official will testify in impeachment inquiry if subpoenaed
A career attorney for the Office of Management and Budget plans to testify behind closed doors for the impeachment inquiry should he receive a…
Continue Reading Condoleezza Rice says Trump asking Ukraine to investigate Biden is ‘out of bounds’
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who has largely remained silent on issues concerning President Donald Trump, said Monday that the…
Continue Reading Ethics panel announces Florida Democrat faces investigation over allegations of relationship with a staffer
The House Ethics Committee announced on Thursday that Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida is facing an investigation over allegations of a…
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