Section: Africa&ME
Trump impeachment probe to enter high-stakes phase with public hearings next week
WASHINGTON – Impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump for pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival will reach a critical stage next week when a Democratic-led congressional committee holds its first public hearings on the issue. In a move that raises the stakes ahead of a presidential election year, Democrats...
Lawmakers release impeachment testimony of top Ukraine diplomat
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Impeachment: Trump’s Son Tweets Name Of Alleged Whistleblower
President Donald Trump’s son published on Wednesday the name of the alleged anonymous whistleblower whose complaint fired the impeachment inquiry against Trump, breaking strict conventions for protecting officials who reveal wrongdoing in government. Amid calls by the president himself to expose the whistleblower, Donald Trump Jr. tweeted...
US diplomat acknowledges what Democrats call a quid pro quo
“I now do recall.” With that stunning reversal, diplomat Gordon Sondland handed House impeachment investigators another key piece of corroborating testimony on Nov. 5. He acknowledged what Democrats contend was a clear quid pro quo, pushed by President Donald Trump and his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, with Ukraine. …read more Source::...
Trump’s Appointee Changes Testimony to Say There Was Clear Quid Pro Quo
TEHRAN (FNA)- A top diplomat appointed by Donald Trump revised his testimony in the House impeachment probe this week to say the president’s dealings with Ukraine likely amounted to a quid pro quo — the topic at the center of the fast-moving investigation into the American leader’s dealings with Kiev. …read more Source:: Fars...
News24.com | US envoy in impeachment testimony U-turn | Senate eyes US threats: WATCH the top world news videos for today
US envoy says he knew of Ukraine quid pro quo | Senate panel eyes threats to US homeland; here are the top world news videos for today. WATCH. …read more Source::...
Top Trump ally admits tying Ukraine aid to Biden investigation
A top ally of Trump revises testimony, admits he tied Ukraine aid to investigations on Biden. …read more Source:: Daily...
Business Maverick: Wednesday 5 November: Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day
China pressures “Tariff Man” Trump, a U.S. administration envoy says there was quid pro quo in the Ukraine drama, and the Australian outback may have the answer to the renewable energy industry’s biggest challenge. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today. …read more Source:: Daily...
Trump’s top ally, Sondland, admits quid pro quo with updated Ukraine testimony
US President Donald Trump’s top ally, Gordon Sondland, has admitted that he told Ukraine it would likely not receive aid unless it announced investigations into Trump’s rivals. …read more Source::...
Trump’s Chief Of Staff Summoned To Testify In Impeachment Probe
In this file photo taken on October 17, 2019 White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC. JIM WATSON / AFP US House impeachment investigators on Tuesday summoned President Donald Trump’s acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney for a deposition, saying he has “substantial...
