Section: US & Canada
Gohmert Melts Down on House Floor After Nadler Accuses Him of Spouting ‘Russian Propaganda’
The U.S. House’s impeachment debate took a dramatic turn on Wednesday afternoon when Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX) stormed back to the dais to shout at Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) after he accused the Texas lawmaker of peddling “Russian propaganda.”During his floor speech, Gohmert—a fervent defender of the president—groused...
Graham warns Giuliani: ‘I hope you know what you’re talking about’
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) warned on Wednesday that if Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal lawyer, is going to publicly suggest a “cover-up” involving the Bidens and Ukraine “then I hope you know you’re talking ab… …read more Source:: The...
Ukraine, separatists fail to agree on prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists have failed to reach agreement on a prisoner exchange during another round of talks on the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine …read more Source:: ABC...
Trump Administration Battles New Sanctions on Russia
Saul Loeb/GettyThe Trump administration is quietly fighting a new package of sanctions on Russia, The Daily Beast has learned. A Trump State Department official sent a 22-page letter to a top Senate chairman on Tuesday making a wide-ranging case against a new sanctions bill. Sen. Lindsey Graham—usually at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The...
Ukraine, separatists fail to agree on prisoner exchange
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Ukraine, separatists fail to agree on prisoner exchange
MINSK, Belarus (AP) – Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists failed to reach an agreement on a prisoner exchange Wednesday after several hours of tense talks on the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the separatist rebel met in the Belarusian capital Minsk to discuss conditions for an “all … …read...
Impeachment Then and Now
Congressional Democrats who called President Bill Clinton’s 1998 impeachment a “coup,” said impeachment should be bipartisan and opposed witnesses appearing at his Senate trial have reversed themselves in 2019. As Democrats prepare Wednesday to unilaterally impeach President Donald Trump, their staunch defense of Clinton two...
Senate panel approved ‘sanctions from Hell’ targeting Russia
A key Senate panel advanced legislation on Thursday that would impose harsh restrictions on Russia stemming from its alleged meddling in foreign elections, aggression towards Ukraine and involvement in Syrian civil war. The resolution targets Russian banks linked to efforts to meddle in the U.S. and other elections and places … …read...
Pence Away From Washington As Impeachment Comes To A Head. It’s Not The First Time.
Perfect timing. Amid the House of Representatives debating articles of impeachment against President Trump, his vice president was nowhere to be found — well, at least not in Washington. According to a CNN report Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence slammed the impeachment process while at an event in Michigan. President Trump is scheduled to...
Ukraine, separatists fail to agree on prisoner exchange
Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists failed to reach an agreement on a prisoner exchange Wednesday after several hours of tense talks on the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Representatives of Ukraine, Russia … Click to Continue » …read more Source:: The Bellingham...
