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    Ukraine, Separatists Fail to Agree on Prisoner Exchange
    Dec19

    Ukraine, Separatists Fail to Agree on Prisoner Exchange

    Ukraine and Russia-backed separatists failed Wednesday to agree on a prisoner exchange and troop pullback after several hours of tense talks on the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and the separatist rebels met in the Belarusian capital, Minsk, to discuss conditions for an “all for all” prisoner swap....

    The Truth Is, Donald Trump Wants No Part of This
    Dec19

    The Truth Is, Donald Trump Wants No Part of This

    A recurring theory is that President Donald Trump wants to be impeached, or that he is at least eager for the political brawl it represents. The New York Times’ Ross Douthat mused in September that Trump “might kind of want to be impeached” because, among other reasons, “the circus is the part of politics that he fundamentally enjoys.”...

    Fox News legal analyst: There’s ‘undisputed evidence’ Trump abused his power
    Dec19

    Fox News legal analyst: There’s ‘undisputed evidence’ Trump abused his power

    Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano on Wednesday argued that there is “undisputed evidence” that President Trump abused the power of his office in his dealings with Ukraine, asserting that the “remedy of impeachment… …read more Source:: The...

    Justin Amash on Impeachment: Republicans Are Betraying the ‘Principles and Values They Once Claimed To Cherish’
    Dec19

    Justin Amash on Impeachment: Republicans Are Betraying the ‘Principles and Values They Once Claimed To Cherish’

    As House lawmakers on Wednesday debated the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, the back-and-forth fell into a familiar rhythm: Democrats argued that checking Trump’s actions should transcend partisan politics, while Republicans repeatedly said the proceedings amounted to nothing more than partisan political theatre. But...

    Gohmert Melts Down on House Floor After Nadler Accuses Him of Spouting ‘Russian Propaganda’
    Dec19

    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’
    Dec19

    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
    Dec19

    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
    Dec19

    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
    Dec19

    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
    Dec19

    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...