Section: US & Canada
Mike Pompeo Blows Up at NPR Reporter: ‘Do You Think Americans Care About Ukraine?’
RAUL ARBOLEDASecretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly cursed and shouted at an NPR reporter after she repeatedly confronted him about his handling of the politically charged at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here …read more Source:: The Daily...
Pompeo explodes at NPR reporter, asks if she could find Ukraine on a map
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reportedly lashed out at a reporter for NPR after an interview in which he was questioned about Ukraine and issues that are at the center of the impeachment trial against President… …read more Source:: The...
Graham vows Biden, Ukraine probe after impeachment trial
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Friday that “someone” should investigate the Bidens and Ukraine after the impeachment trial, and pledged he will if an outside counsel doesn’t step forward…. …read more Source:: The...
Pompeo Won’t Say Whether He Owes Yovanovitch An Apology. ‘I’ve Done What’s Right’
As the State Department faces ongoing questions over Marie Yovanovitch’s treatment as U.S. envoy to Ukraine, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo tells NPR, “I’ve defended every single person on this team.”(Image credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images) …read more Source::...
Sekulow vows Bidens, Ukraine will be part of Trump impeachment defense
Jay Sekulow, a member of President Trump’s legal team, indicated on Friday that the defense will talk about the Bidens, Ukraine and a controversial research dossier as part of their defense.Sekulow, speaking to rep… …read more Source:: The...
Warren pledges to release Trump records if elected
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) pledged Friday to release a slew of documents from the Trump administration regarding its dealings with Ukraine should she win in November’s election.”On day one as president, I will… …read more Source:: The...
Democrats say Trump ‘got caught’ on Ukraine during final arguments at impeachment trial
Democratic House prosecutors launched their final arguments Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, arguing the president will persist in abusing the power of his office ahead of the 2020 election unless Congress intervenes to remove him from office. …read more Source::...
Democrats’ Final Arguments in Trump Impeachment Trial Focus on Obstruction of Congress
U.S. Democratic lawmakers laid out their case Friday on the obstruction of Congress charge against President Donald Trump as they wrapped up their final day of closing arguments in Trump’s historic Senate impeachment trial, paving the way for Trump’s legal team to present his defense.Trump is facing two articles of impeachment that...
Kafka on the Hill
Friday, as Democratic managers prepared their final day of impeachment arguments in the Senate, reports of a new recording began to emerge. According to the reports, Igor Fruman—a former associate of Rudy Giuliani who is now under federal indictment—recorded a conversation with President Donald Trump in April 2018, in which Trump said that he...
Ukrainian Pension Policies Create ‘Hardships’ On Pensioners In Separatist-Held Areas
Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Ukrainian pension policies impose “hardships” on pensioners with limited mobility who live in areas controlled by Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
