Section: US & Canada
Five things to watch for the first public impeachment hearing
The impeachment inquiry is going public, a pivotal step for House Democrats as they try to make their case to the country that President Donald Trump should be the third president in US history to be impeached. By Jeremy Herb, CNN Seven weeks after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the impeachment inquiry, her party’s members are...
Are the Impeachment Hearings Focused on the Wrong Country?
Sean Gallup/GettyTurkey’s president is visiting the White House and it’s not hard to imagine that somewhere in an alternate universe, at The Daily Beast.Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here …read more Source:: The Daily...
‘Sad day’ or a ‘scam’? What to watch at impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are giving President Donald Trump a reality show for the ages as they take their case public for his impeachment. But the proceedings are much more than showbiz, with lawmakers considering the use of a grave and seldom-employed power spelled out in the Constitution. With the bang of a gavel, House Intelligence...
The Atlantic Politics Daily: America’s Divisions May Get a Whole Lot Worse
It’s Tuesday, November 12. We’re watching: ❖ The Supreme Court heard arguments in the Trump administration’s bid to end the Obama-era DACA program, case that hinges on a question of administrative law. ❖ The first public impeachment hearings begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET.In today’s newsletter: ❖ Where the public, the GOP,...
House Dems circulate talking points to combat GOP impeachment defense
House Democrats wasted little time sending out an internal talking points memo to caucus members on Tuesday, laying out the response to Republicans’ defense of President Donald Trump in the ongoing impeachment probe.What are the details?Monday night, top Republicans from three committees involved in the impeachment investigation sent out a...
Ukraine Detectives Detain Presidential Office Department Head For Bribery
Ukrainian anti-graft detectives on November 12 have detained the head of one of the main departments at the presidential office for allegedly demanding a $300,000 bribe, the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAP) said on Facebook. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
William Taylor: What you need to know
William TaylorWho he is: Chargé d’affaires for Ukraine.Why he’s testifying: Taylor replaced Marie Yovanovitch, former U.S. ambassado… …read more Source:: The...
China Poised to Benefit If Ukraine’s Western Relationships Fray
KYIV, Ukraine—As Ukraine reels from a series of recent setbacks in its relationships with the U.S. and the European Union, China ultimately stands to gain. China has been steadily increasing its economic clout in Ukraine through a broad gamut of infrastructure investments and other economic initiatives. This year, China overtook Russia as...
‘This is an inquisition’: Schiff denies GOP witness requests on eve of ‘fair’ public impeachment hearings
The House impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump is slated to go public on Wednesday, and three Democrat-approved witnesses — all of whom have already testified behind closed doors — will be taking the stand. Meanwhile, Republicans are still waiting to find out if any of their nine requested witnesses will be allowed to...
Senate Dems to DOJ Watchdog: Is AG Barr Going After Trump Enemies?
Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via GettyAs the House kicks off public impeachment hearings this week, a trio of Democratic senators are refocusing scrutiny on an important player in the at The Daily Beast. …read more Source:: The Daily...
