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    McConnell: Senate Would Have ‘No Choice’ But To Take Up Impeachment Vote
    Sep30

    McConnell: Senate Would Have ‘No Choice’ But To Take Up Impeachment Vote

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 21:38 (EEST) Section: TPM (USA)

    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) confirmed on Monday that he wouldn’t try to change Senate rules to keep an impeachment vote off the Senate floor. During an interview with CNBC, McConnell said he would have “no choice” but to take up a resolution if it comes from the House. “How long you are on it is a different matter, but I...

    Zelenskiy Dismisses Senior Ukrainian Security Official
    Sep30

    Zelenskiy Dismisses Senior Ukrainian Security Official

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 20:39 (EEST) Section: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (USA)

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the secretary of the National Security and Defense Council from his post, according to a decree published on the president’s official website. …read more Source:: Radio Free Europe / Radio...

    Steyer: Trump Hates 80 Percent of Americans
    Sep30

    Steyer: Trump Hates 80 Percent of Americans

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 20:07 (EEST) Section: The Washington Free Beacon (USA)

    California billionaire and Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer said at a Thursday campaign rally President Donald Trump “hates” 80 percent of Americans. Roughly halfway through the event, Steyer said Trump manipulates inequalities between segments and classes of Americans. Recent Stories in Politics Steyer: Trump Hates 80...

    After Saudi Attacks, Russia Makes Its Regional Presence Felt
    Sep30

    After Saudi Attacks, Russia Makes Its Regional Presence Felt

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 20:07 (EEST) Section: The Washington Free Beacon (USA)

    By Luke Baker LONDON (Reuters) – In the two weeks since attacks blamed on missiles or drones shut down half of Saudi Arabia’s oil output, the country that has arguably moved most deftly to position itself for any upside is Russia. Recent Stories in National Security After Saudi Attacks, Russia Makes Its Regional Presence Felt U.S. Seeks...

    Dem Senator: ‘A Lot’ of Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint Is ‘Hearsay’
    Sep30

    Dem Senator: ‘A Lot’ of Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint Is ‘Hearsay’

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 20:07 (EEST) Section: The Washington Free Beacon (USA)

    Sen. Doug Jones (D., Ala.) said much of the Ukraine whistleblower complaint depended on “hearsay” and that Congress cannot impeach officials based on hearsay during a Sunday interview on MSNBC’s Kasie DC. Jones broke with House Democrats when he criticized the whistleblower allegation that launched the impeachment inquiry into...

    Booker Polls at 0 Percent, Insists on ‘Viable Path’ to 2020 Nom
    Sep30

    Booker Polls at 0 Percent, Insists on ‘Viable Path’ to 2020 Nom

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 20:07 (EEST) Section: The Washington Free Beacon (USA)

    Despite recently polling at 0 percent, Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker said he sees a “viable path” to victory after narrowly meeting a $1.7 million fundraising goal just hours before the campaign’s self-imposed deadline. Booker met the fundraising goal Sunday night and quickly touted the campaign’s newfound...

    Volodymyr Zelensky says he’s ‘open’ to investigating Joe Biden and his son
    Sep30

    Volodymyr Zelensky says he’s ‘open’ to investigating Joe Biden and his son

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 20:07 (EEST) Section: The Washington Times (USA)

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Zelensky said Monday Kiev is “open” to investigating 2020 Democratic presidential frontrunner Joseph R. Biden and his son, Hunter, but won’t act solely at the request of the United States. “Our independent law enforcement agencies are ready to investigate any case in which the law has...

    Senators In Both Parties Were Left In The Dark On Ukraine Aid Delay
    Sep30

    Senators In Both Parties Were Left In The Dark On Ukraine Aid Delay

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 19:34 (EEST) Section: TPM (USA)

    Before a whistleblower’s complaint exposed President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign against the Ukrainian president, senators on both sides of the aisle were scratching their heads for months wondering why the congressionally-approved funds for Ukraine weren’t being provided. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) told...

    Kamala Harris says to ‘leave Joe Biden alone’ on Ukraine — Nikki Haley blasts ’embarrassing’ defense
    Sep30

    Kamala Harris says to ‘leave Joe Biden alone’ on Ukraine — Nikki Haley blasts ’embarrassing’ defense

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 19:34 (EEST) Section: The Blaze (USA)

    Democratic presidential candidates are having a difficult time speaking definitively about former Vice President Joe Biden and his son’s business in Ukraine.Last week, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said she didn’t know whether her own proposed ethics policy would preclude a vice president’s child from serving on the board of a...

    Democrats Must Reject False Choices As They Pursue Impeachment
    Sep30

    Democrats Must Reject False Choices As They Pursue Impeachment

    Monday, September 30 , 2019 - 19:34 (EEST) Section: The Nation (USA)

    Joan Walsh Pundits are pitting “fast” vs. “slow” and “Ukraine only” vs. “everything.” But smart and thorough is the way to go. The post Democrats Must Reject False Choices As They Pursue Impeachment appeared first on The Nation. …read more Source:: The...