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John Bolton’s attorney says he won’t appear without subpoena after impeachment investigators invite him to testify

October 31, 2019 5:01 AM CNN

Democratic House impeachment investigators have invited former national security adviser John Bolton to testify behind closed doors next week,…

Impeachment drive gains momentum at critical juncture

October 31, 2019 4:38 AM CNN

An impeachment net is fast closing around President Donald Trump, with the House of Representatives poised to cast its highly symbolic first vote…

National Security Council staffers uneasy, fear Trump backlash

October 31, 2019 4:28 AM CNN

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman departed Capitol Hill after dark on Tuesday after spending more than 10 hours detailing his concerns at President Donald…

The House prepares for its first impeachment vote and anxiety sets in at the National Security Council. Here’s the latest.

October 31, 2019 4:24 AM CNN

A day after his turn voluntarily sitting before the impeachment inquiry, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman was back at work in the National Security Council…

Back-to-back court hearings could set tone for impeachment inquiry

October 31, 2019 4:02 AM CNN

Two federal judges in a Washington courthouse that stands between the US Capitol and the White House will consider on Thursday afternoon whether they…

Why Vindman’s testimony undercuts White House explanation for freezing Ukraine funds

October 31, 2019 4:01 AM CNN

President Donald Trump’s refusal to sign an August memo releasing funds for Ukraine offers the latest evidence that the money was paused not as…

State Department agrees to produce some Ukraine records by November 22

October 30, 2019 10:43 PM CNN

The State Department has agreed to produce some Ukraine-related documents by November 22, according to a joint court filing Wednesday night from the…

Source: Bill Taylor will ‘fulfill his duty’ if asked to testify in impeachment probe

October 30, 2019 9:02 PM CNN

The top US diplomat in Ukraine, Bill Taylor, will “fulfill his duty” and return to Capitol Hill to testify publicly if asked, according…

Hillary Clinton admits she played a role in RBG’s selection for Supreme Court

October 30, 2019 7:42 PM CNN

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, sitting next to her husband, former President Bill Clinton, admitted Wednesday night that she had played a…

Key House panel sends impeachment resolution to the floor ahead of Thursday’s vote

October 30, 2019 7:07 PM CNN

The House Rules Committee on Wednesday night advanced a resolution to establish procedures for Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President…

Tulsi Gabbard doesn’t qualify for Iowa Democrats’ event

October 30, 2019 7:07 PM CNN

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard did not meet the threshold to speak at Friday’s Iowa Democratic Party Liberty and Justice Celebration, which is expected to…

Will Donald Trump kill Jeff Sessions’ Senate comeback?

October 30, 2019 6:47 PM CNN

Jeff Sessions left the Senate for President Donald Trump. He might not make it back for the same reason. The former senator from Alabama is…

Senior US counterterrorism official says ISIS has a ‘deep bench’

October 30, 2019 6:42 PM CNN

The US national counterterrorism chief predicted ISIS will announce a new leader in the coming days following this weekend’s killing of Abu…

State Department number two confirms earlier testimony on Giuliani’s role in Ukraine ambassador’s ouster

October 30, 2019 6:04 PM CNN

The State Department’s second in command testified Wednesday that he was unaware of Rudy Giuliani’s larger machinations in Ukraine, but…

Trump awards Medal of Honor to Green Beret who fought in Afghanistan

October 30, 2019 6:02 PM CNN

President Donald Trump bestowed the Medal of Honor on Army Special Forces Master Sgt. Matthew O. Williams on Wednesday. “Matt’s…

One of the seven remaining Democratic impeachment holdouts announces support for inquiry resolution

October 30, 2019 5:15 PM CNN

One of the seven House Democrats who had not made a public statement in support of launching an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump…

DeVos says lower test scores show a ‘student achievement crisis’

October 30, 2019 5:03 PM CNN

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday blamed Washington overreach, high-paid school administrators and layers of bureaucracy for American…

Halloween is getting a little too scary

October 30, 2019 4:57 PM CNN

You might have noticed that Halloween decorations have changed since you were a little kid. Things have taken a dark turn, and alongside the jack…

Vindman says White House omitted Trump’s reference to Biden tapes in transcript of Zelensky call

October 30, 2019 4:47 PM CNN

The National Security Council’s top Ukraine expert told House impeachment investigators on Tuesday that he tried to make changes to the White…

Sens. Tim Kaine and Ted Cruz have a friendly World Series wager

October 30, 2019 4:34 PM CNN

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia revealed Wednesday that he and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas have a friendly wager on the World Series. The…

Trump’s Ukraine dishonesty barrage continues. He made 96 false claims last week

October 30, 2019 4:01 PM CNN

President Donald Trump was relentlessly dishonest last week about the scandal over his dealings with Ukraine, making false claims about just about…

Kamala Harris to cut staff and costs in major campaign shakeup

October 30, 2019 3:48 PM CNN

Sen. Kamala Harris will lay off staff and significantly cut costs to her Democratic presidential campaign in the latest sign she is struggling to…

Mother of 737 MAX crash victim confronts Boeing CEO after hearing and tells him to quit

October 30, 2019 3:29 PM CNN

After a contentious hearing where Boeing admitted mistakes and missed red flags about the safety of its 737 MAX jet, a mother whose daughter died in…

Vindman testified he was convinced Ukraine aid became part of Trump’s demand for Biden investigations

October 30, 2019 3:19 PM CNN

Top White House Ukraine expert Alexander Vindman told congressional investigators he was convinced President Donald Trump was personally blocking…

US ramped up strikes in Afghanistan following collapse of Taliban peace talks

October 30, 2019 2:56 PM CNN

The US military ramped up the number of air and artillery strikes it conducted in Afghanistan during the month of September following the collapse of…

Twitter will stop accepting political ads, CEO Jack Dorsey announces

October 30, 2019 2:15 PM CNN

Twitter will stop accepting political ads, the company’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, announced Wednesday. “We’ve made the decision to stop…

Ken Cuccinelli denies he’s a white supremacist after Democrat says he only wants ‘Caucasian Americans’ in the US

October 30, 2019 2:27 PM CNN

Democratic lawmakers grilled acting US Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ken Cuccinelli over the Trump administration’s immigration…

Warren: ‘I’m glad to talk to Bernie’ about Medicare for All

October 30, 2019 2:18 PM CNN

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Wednesday that she will “of course” consult with Sen. Bernie Sanders about her soon-to-be-released plan on how…

Former Senate Republican says Trump sounds like a dictator

October 30, 2019 2:10 PM CNN

A former Republican senator said Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s rhetoric sounds like that of a dictator, comparing the…

Ex-Biden aides lead newly launched super PAC

October 30, 2019 1:33 PM CNN

An outside group aiming to help Joe Biden‘s presidential candidacy amid attacks from President Donald Trump officially launched Wednesday with…