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    GOP lawmaker invokes possibility of ‘civil war’ after House votes on Trump impeachment procedures
    Nov01

    GOP lawmaker invokes possibility of ‘civil war’ after House votes on Trump impeachment procedures

    Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) said on Thursday that House Democrats’ ongoing inquiry into the president’s dealings in the Ukraine is “about to push this country to a civil war if they were to get their wishes.”Gohme… …read more Source:: The...

    Is America’s Military Headed for a ‘Rocky’ Experience?
    Nov01

    Is America’s Military Headed for a ‘Rocky’ Experience?

    Movie sequels rarely top the original. But that doesn’t mean they can’t offer some useful real-world lessons. Take “Rocky III.” The film starts off with our hero, Rocky Balboa, having captured the heavyweight boxing title by finally defeating Apollo Creed. He’s happy, wealthy, and hugely popular. He finally has his mansion, a...

    An ex-White House aide confirms he saw signs of a quid pro quo on Ukraine
    Oct31

    An ex-White House aide confirms he saw signs of a quid pro quo on Ukraine

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    NSC official tells impeachment probe: ‘Nothing illegal was discussed’ in Trump phone call
    Oct31

    NSC official tells impeachment probe: ‘Nothing illegal was discussed’ in Trump phone call

    In his opening statement to House impeachment investigators on Thursday, a top National Security Council official who listened to President Donald Trump’s now-infamous July 25 phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that he didn’t believe at the time that the two discussed anything illegal during the chat.”I...

    Impeachment Probe Eyes Mulvaney’s Office in Early Effort to Hold Up Ukraine Aid
    Oct31

    Impeachment Probe Eyes Mulvaney’s Office in Early Effort to Hold Up Ukraine Aid

    Win McNamee/Getty ImagesWhen the Trump administration first decided to sell Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, officials at the Office of Management and Budget moved to temporarily pause the effort, according to multiple sources briefed on the matter. The unusual move didn’t just foreshadow the huge fight that has the president at The...

    Pompeo delivers sharp jab on Ukraine phone call, ‘impeachment inquiry’
    Oct31

    Pompeo delivers sharp jab on Ukraine phone call, ‘impeachment inquiry’

    ‘by WorldTribune Staff, October 31, 2019 U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defended his boss and slammed Democrats for a partisan impeachment inquiry which arose from a phone call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s president which was “a matter of policy.” “There is all this breathless discussion about this [Trump]...

    State Dept. agrees to release documents on Giuliani communications
    Oct31

    State Dept. agrees to release documents on Giuliani communications

    The State Department has agreed to turn over a cache of records featuring communications from President Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, on matters related to Ukraine, … …read more Source:: The...

    Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Bill Criminalizing Illicit Enrichment
    Oct31

    Ukrainian Lawmakers Approve Bill Criminalizing Illicit Enrichment

    Ukraine’s parliament has approved President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s bill that criminally punishes state officials for illegally enriching themselves. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Ex-Trump Adviser Morrison Testifies on Concerns About Ukraine
    Oct31

    Ex-Trump Adviser Morrison Testifies on Concerns About Ukraine

    A former top White House official who raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s efforts to push Ukraine to investigate his political rivals testified behind closed doors Thursday in the House impeachment investigation.Tim Morrison, the first White House political appointee to testify, was the National Security Council’s top...

    US Impeachment Vote: Some Notable Quotes
    Oct31

    US Impeachment Vote: Some Notable Quotes

    The U.S. House of Representatives voted Thursday to open a formal impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.Here are some of the comments from lawmakers who supported and opposed the investigation.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who called for the inquiry to be approved:”The times have found each and every one of us in this room. This...