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    US diplomat in Ukraine text messages to testify to Congress
    Oct22

    US diplomat in Ukraine text messages to testify to Congress

    The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, William Taylor, is scheduled to appear Tuesday before impeachment investigators in Congress …read more Source:: The Washington...

    Breaking: Democrats defeat resolution to censure Adam Schiff over ‘parody’ quote of Trump
    Oct22

    Breaking: Democrats defeat resolution to censure Adam Schiff over ‘parody’ quote of Trump

    Democrats defeated a resolution to censure House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Monday on a partisan vote of 218 to 185. Every Democrat voted to table the measure, and all Republicans voted against tabling it. Schiff was criticized for lying about whether the Ukraine whistleblower had contact with his office, and...

    Top U.S. Diplomat In Ukraine To Testify Before Congressional Impeachment Panels
    Oct22

    Top U.S. Diplomat In Ukraine To Testify Before Congressional Impeachment Panels

    As the U.S. Congressional impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump surpasses a month, the country’s top diplomat in Ukraine is set to be deposed on October 22 behind closed doors in front of three panels as this week’s key witness. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Diplomat who raised Ukraine concerns to testify in Trump impeachment probe
    Oct22

    Diplomat who raised Ukraine concerns to testify in Trump impeachment probe

    A top U.S. diplomat who raised concerns about the Trump administration’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine is slated to testify Tuesday behind closed doors as House Democrats press ahead with their impeachment inquiry…. …read more Source:: The...

    Pompeo Argues Trump-Ukraine Call Is Merely ‘The Nature Of Politics, Of Power’
    Oct22

    Pompeo Argues Trump-Ukraine Call Is Merely ‘The Nature Of Politics, Of Power’

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo downplayed President Donald Trump’s attempt to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into investigating his political rivals as business as usual on Monday. CNBC’s “Closing Bell” host Wilfred Frost pressed Pompeo on the infamous call between Trump and Zelensky, during which the President pushed...

    The Atlantic Politics Daily: Who Supports Impeachment?
    Oct22

    The Atlantic Politics Daily: Who Supports Impeachment?

    Today in PoliticsIt’s Monday, October 21. Today, several key tensions running through American politics that will shape the week to come. ¶ Plus, “What was Hillary Clinton thinking?” our contributing writer Tom Nichols asks. ¶ Finally, scenes from a massive Sanders rally.(Ryan Melgar)1. Republicans standing behind Trump / Republicans...

    Democrats zero in on ‘abuse of power’ in impeachment inquiry
    Oct22

    Democrats zero in on ‘abuse of power’ in impeachment inquiry

    Pelosi is said to favor one sweeping charge related to Ukraine, but there’s some debate about the need for additional charges. …read more Source::...

    Trump viewed Ukraine as adversary, not ally, witnesses say
    Oct22

    Trump viewed Ukraine as adversary, not ally, witnesses say

    WASHINGTON (AP) – Behind closed doors, President Donald Trump has made his views on Ukraine clear: “They tried to take me down.” The president, according to people familiar with testimony in the House impeachment investigation, sees the Eastern European ally, not Russia, as responsible for the interference in the 2016 …...

    William Taylor emerges as unlikely key player in Trump impeachment probe
    Oct22

    William Taylor emerges as unlikely key player in Trump impeachment probe

    KYIV, Ukraine — William Taylor has emerged as an unlikely central player in the events that are at the heart of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. The retired career civil servant was tapped to run the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine after the administration abruptly ousted the ambassador. He … …read more Source:: The...

    Mulvaney: I Didn’t Say Quid Pro Quo
    Oct22

    Mulvaney: I Didn’t Say Quid Pro Quo

    Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney told “Fox News Sunday” that he did not say President Donald Trump ordered a quid pro quo in Ukraine. …read more Source:: CNS...