Section: US & Canada
‘American democracy will work,’ visiting Ukraine minister says of impeachment
OTTAWA — The rules of American democracy will ultimately settle the Trump impeachment question, and Ukraine will be watching closely — but will keep its political distance at all costs, a senior Ukrainian official says. “We are most interested in having a good relationship with Washington … It’s vitally necessary for our...
Canadian-led peacekeeping mission in Ukraine ‘Plan B’ for Kyiv, official says
Ukraine is keeping the option of a Canadian-led peacekeeping mission in its war-torn eastern districts in its back pocket as the country tiptoes towards peace talks with Russia, the country’s deputy foreign minister says. …read more Source::...
Eyeing Impeachment Inquiry, North Korea Pushes US on Denuclearization Deadline
Facing an impeachment inquiry, U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to make any new decisions on North Korea even as Pyongyang has elevated warnings to pressure Washington to grant greater concessions on stalled denuclearization talks by the end of the year, experts said.“Right now, [Trump] has very little political space to work in,” because...
Ukraine Parliament Votes To Arrest Fellow Lawmaker On Embezzlement Charges
Sixty-two days after being sworn in, Ukraine’s new parliament on October 31 voted in a lengthy procedure to arrest one of its own members on suspicion of masterminding a million-dollar embezzlement scheme. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...
Sen. Joni Ernst Wants to Cut Absurd Washington Spending
As the national debt grows larger and larger, our lawmakers continue to spend obliviously—and even on frivolous things. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is not happy about how much government agencies are spending on swag, and she recently introduced legislation to end things like the government spending over $600,000 on coloring books. Read a lightly...
House Democrats Formalize Trump Impeachment Inquiry
The Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives formalized the impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump Thursday, passing a resolution along party lines setting up procedures for the next phase of the investigation. After weeks of testimony behind closed doors, Democrats are expected to begin public hearings into allegations...
Trump says that he wants to have a ‘fireside chat’ on live TV and read out the transcript of his phone call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky
Speaking to conservative outlet the Washington Examiner, Trump maintained that he did nothing wrong and called impeachment proceedings a “sham.” …read more Source:: Business...
Impeachment inquiry focuses on White House lawyers
Impeachment inquiry rapidly zeroing in on 2 White House lawyers who played a role in moving record of Trump’s phone call with Ukraine leader to highly restricted computer system …read more Source:: The Boston...
Nancy Pelosi to Colbert on Trump Impeachment Resolution: ‘Nobody Is Above the Law’
Scott Kowalchyk/CBSOn Thursday night, the very day the House passed an impeachment resolution (232-196, along party lines) to probe President Trump’s alleged quid pro quo in pushing Ukraine to investigate his political rivals, the Bidens, Stephen Colbert welcomed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on The Late Show for an exclusive sit-down...
Impeachment Inquiry Focuses on White House Lawyers
Impeachment inquiry rapidly zeroing in on 2 White House lawyers who played a role in moving record of Trump’s phone call with Ukraine leader to highly restricted computer system. …read more Source:: U.S....
