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    This Week: Bombshell Testimony In The Impeachment Inquiry
    Oct25

    This Week: Bombshell Testimony In The Impeachment Inquiry

    Big week for the impeachment probe: On Tuesday, Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, delivered the most damning testimony in the impeachment inquiry yet. In his opening statement, he told House investigators that the Trump administration told Ukraine that military aid would be contingent on officials in the country opening a probe into...

    Democrats subpoena White House, State Dept. officials for depositions in impeachment inquiry
    Oct25

    Democrats subpoena White House, State Dept. officials for depositions in impeachment inquiry

    House Democrats have subpoenaed three Trump administration officials for depositions as part of their ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, lawmakers announced Friday.House Intel… …read more Source:: The...

    The Powerful Woman on the Phone With Kellyanne Conway
    Oct25

    The Powerful Woman on the Phone With Kellyanne Conway

    “Let me tell you something, from a powerful woman.” That’s how the presidential counselor Kellyanne Conway described herself during a phone call with a reporter for the Washington Examiner.She was calling Caitlin Yilek to complain about a news story, which reported that Conway was under consideration to serve as President Donald...

    Trump Stands By Giuliani As Investigations Into His Associates Ramp Up
    Oct25

    Trump Stands By Giuliani As Investigations Into His Associates Ramp Up

    President Trump isn’t exactly known for his loyalty. But for now, he’s standing by his man. The President defended his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani Friday even as investigations into his associates heat up. As he departed the White House Friday, Trump said he is not concerned with any potential legal exposure with Giuliani. “I...

    Feds Subpoena Fruman’s Brother As Investigation Into Giuliani Associates Heats Up
    Oct25

    Feds Subpoena Fruman’s Brother As Investigation Into Giuliani Associates Heats Up

    Manhattan federal prosecutors have issued a subpoena to the brother of indicted Rudy Giuliani buddy Igor Fruman, CNN reported. Specifics on what information federal prosecutors are seeking in the subpoena were not immediately available. A spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York was not available for comment, and...

    Donald Trump Has a Big Problem in the Senate
    Oct25

    Donald Trump Has a Big Problem in the Senate

    As the White House struggles to build an anti-impeachment strategy, President Donald Trump turned this week to Lindsey Graham, his staunchest ally in the Senate, to try to stiffen Republican spines in that chamber. It’s not going the way the president must have hoped.On Thursday, Graham announced that he’d put forward a resolution...

    Inspectors General Bash DOJ Handling Of Ukraine Whistleblower’s Complaint
    Oct25

    Inspectors General Bash DOJ Handling Of Ukraine Whistleblower’s Complaint

    The inspectors generals of agencies across the federal government sent a scathing letter to the Justice Department this week accusing it of undermining the role of whistleblowers and the independence of the inspectors general who handle their complaint. The letter was a response to an opinion issued by the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel that...

    Key White House Official Will Testify In Impeachment Inquiry If Subpoenaed
    Oct25

    Key White House Official Will Testify In Impeachment Inquiry If Subpoenaed

    A National Security Council official who could confirm that President Trump was withholding Ukraine military assistance for investigations into his political rivals plans to testify in the House impeachment inquiry next week. And it looks like the White House will be unable to block him. “If subpoenaed, Mr. Morrison plans to appear for his...

    Government watchdogs warn DOJ stance will have ‘chilling effect’ on whistleblowers
    Oct25

    Government watchdogs warn DOJ stance will have ‘chilling effect’ on whistleblowers

    Dozens of government watchdogs are warning that a Justice Department memo arguing that the head of the intelligence community wasn’t required to give the Ukraine complaint to Congress could have a “chilling effect” on fut… …read more Source:: The...

    Bolton In Talks With House Committees About Possible Deposition
    Oct25

    Bolton In Talks With House Committees About Possible Deposition

    Former National Security Adviser John Bolton is in talks with House committees about possibly testifying as part of the impeachment inquiry. According to the New York Times, Bolton’s lawyer and impeachment investigators have been discussing a closed-door hearing. CNN also reported on the talks. Bolton’s deposition became much more...