Section: New Zealand
Trump impeachment: Ambassador says she was ousted over ‘false claims’
The former US ambassador to Ukraine has told lawmakers she was sacked over “unfounded and false claims by people with clearly questionable motives”. …read more Source:: Radio New...
Ousted ambassador to Ukraine says Trump pressured State Department to remove her
The former US ambassador to Ukraine whose abrupt ouster in May has become a focus of House impeachment investigators said Friday that her departure came as a direct result of pressure President Donald Trump placed on the State Department… …read more Source:: The New Zealand...
Trump’s trouble is that Ukraine is an easily digestible scandal
OPINION: Trump has brushed off sleaze claims before. But this one is easy for the public to follow. …read more Source::...
Ukraine President: ‘No blackmail’ in conversation with Donald Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says there was “no blackmail” in the phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump that helped spark an impeachment inquiry.Responding Thursday to questions from The Associated Press, Zelenskiy… …read more Source:: The New Zealand...
Trump allies and associates of Giuliani ‘tried to force Ukraine’s state-run gas company to give contracts to the president’s supporters’
As Rudy Giuliani was pushing Ukrainian officials last spring to investigate one of Donald Trump’s main political rivals, a group of individuals with ties to the president and his personal lawyer were also active in the former Soviet… …read more Source:: The New Zealand...
Second whistleblower in Trump-Ukraine scandal emerges
The emergence of a second protected witness complicates efforts by Donald Trump and his Republican supporters to dismiss the complaint as politically motivated hearsay. Photo: Reuters A second whistleblower has come forward with first-hand knowledge of President Donald Trump’s attempts to get the Ukrainian president to investigate a...
Second whistleblower in Trump-Ukraine scandal emerges
The emergence of a second protected witness complicates efforts by Donald Trump and his Republican supporters to dismiss the complaint as politically motivated hearsay. Photo: Reuters A second whistleblower has come forward with first-hand knowledge of President Donald Trump’s attempts to get the Ukrainian president to investigate a...
Whistleblower’s attorney says team now representing ‘multiple’ officials
An attorney for the whistleblower who raised the alarm about President Donald Trump’s communications with Ukraine said Sunday that “multiple” whistleblowers have come forward.The news, which comes as House Democrats have launched… …read more Source:: The New Zealand...
Trump blasts Republican senator over China, Ukraine criticism
Donald Trump opened a new front in the impeachment battle that threatens his administration, blasting Mitt Romney for criticising his push to get foreign nations to probe a leading Democratic rival. …read more Source:: Radio New...
Trump’s calls with leaders have long troubled aides
Trump is facing impeachment over his call to Ukraine – but it’s not the first time a call he’s made has raised red flags. …read more Source::...
