Section: US & Canada
Senate confirms Adrian Zuckerman as new ambassador to Romania
The United States has a new diplomat in an Eastern European country whose governance Rudy Giuliani has said he sought to influence at the behest of paying interests—not in Ukraine, but Romania. While the House impeachment proceedings zeroed in on President Trump and Mr. Giuliani’s alleged actions involving Ukrainian affairs, …...
Why Career Diplomats Are Becoming Campaign Advisers
Battered by haphazard decisions and neglect, the State Department has seen a mass exodus of diplomats during the Trump administration. Now some former diplomats are so worried about what another Trump term would mean—further erosion of alliances, more loss of credibility with friends and foes alike—that they are for the first time taking their...
Pompeo Gets Snippy When Asked About Sondland’s Bombshell Testimony
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo gave a brief but testy response on Wednesday to Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s open testimony, which shed light on Pompeo’s involvement in President Donald Trump’s Ukraine scheme. “How do you respond to Ambassador Sondland’s evidence today that you directed and coordinated Ukraine policy with...
AP source: FBI has asked for interview with whistleblower
The FBI has requested an interview with the whistleblower whose complaint fueled the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and Ukraine. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation, … Click to Continue » …read more Source:: Miami...
AP source: FBI has asked for interview with whistleblower
The FBI has requested an interview with the whistleblower whose complaint fueled the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and Ukraine …read more Source:: The Boston...
Pence denies Sondland’s claims that he knew of Ukraine dealings
In a statement released by the vice president’s office, Pence “never had a conversation with Gordon Sondland about investigating the Bidens, Burisma, or the conditional release of financial aid to Ukraine based upon potential investigations.” …read more Source::...
Buttigieg looks to prove his staying power in Atlanta debate
ATLANTA — Pete Buttigieg’s dramatic rise in the Democratic race makes him a prime target at Wednesday’s debate as the candidates bunched at the front of the pack seek to distinguish themselves with just three months until 2020 presidential voting begins. The 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, has gained significant ground in...
Giuliani Lashes Out As House GOP Attorney Tosses Him Under The Bus
Rudy Giuliani lashed out at the House GOP’s staff lawyer in the impeachment inquiry after the attorney made a subtle move to pin the Ukraine pressure campaign solely on Giuliani. Towards the end of Wednesday’s morning session, attorney Steve Castor pressed EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland on his communication with Giuliani. Sondland...
Pence’s office denies Sondland’s testimony that he told Pence about Ukraine quid pro quo concerns
Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, testified Wednesday that he raised concerns to Vice President Mike Pence that security aid to Ukraine was contingent upon Ukraine announcing investigations into 2016 election interference and Joe and Hunter Biden — but the VP’s office is denying any such conversation ever took...
Republicans formally request to subpoena Hunter Biden and the whistleblower
Rep. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) have submitted a formal request to House Intel Chair Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) to subpoena Hunter Biden and the whistleblower in the House impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.In the letter request submitted Wednesday, Reps. Nunes and Jordan argue that despite House Speaker...
