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    Sources: Special envoy to Ukraine resigns one day after whistleblower report released
    Sep28

    Sources: Special envoy to Ukraine resigns one day after whistleblower report released

    WASHINGTON — Kurt Volker, US special envoy to Ukraine, has resigned one day after the release of a whistleblower report alleging a coverup by the White House of a call between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President, three sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CNN. Volker was named in the report. The State Department has not...

    A Realist’s Guide to Impeachment
    Sep28

    A Realist’s Guide to Impeachment

    An impeachment of President Donald Trump is both deserved and dangerous. That it’s deserved is clear from each day’s news reports. The danger is getting lost in the rush of events.It’s unlikely that impeachment will find 67 votes in the Senate for removal. The process will almost certainly end with Trump acquitted, and acquitted...

    Bill Maher exposes media hypocrisy in Ukraine scandal, takes aim at MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow
    Sep28

    Bill Maher exposes media hypocrisy in Ukraine scandal, takes aim at MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow

    Bill Maher excoriated Joe Biden on HBO’s “Real Time” Friday over Hunter Biden’s alleged corruption in Ukraine — and pointed out apparent media hypocrisy in the process.”The more I read about this — you know, I don’t think he was doing something terrible in Ukraine, but it’s just so — why can’t...

    The five Trump officials that Democrats want to depose
    Sep28

    The five Trump officials that Democrats want to depose

    House Democrats have identified five State Department officials they intend to depose amid heightened scrutiny over President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.The Democrats sent the list of current and former officials in a letter… …read more Source:: The...

    AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s distortions on Ukraine, whistleblower
    Sep28

    AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s distortions on Ukraine, whistleblower

    AP FACT CHECK: As impeachment inquiry swings into motion, Trump distorts facts at the heart of it …read more Source:: The Boston...

    AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s distortions on Ukraine, whistleblower
    Sep28

    AP FACT CHECK: Trump’s distortions on Ukraine, whistleblower

    WASHINGTON (AP) – A whistle blew, an impeachment inquiry swung into motion and the president at the center of it all rose defiantly to his own defense, not always in command of the facts. A CIA officer, in a complaint filed under federal whistleblower protections that preserve anonymity, alleged President … …read more Source::...

    Trump blasts ‘savages’ — AOC, three other women of color, Schiff, Nadler
    Sep28

    Trump blasts ‘savages’ — AOC, three other women of color, Schiff, Nadler

    “Savages” started to trend on Twitter after the president’s post, which comes amid a House impeachment inquiry into his dealings with Ukraine. …read more Source::...

    CNN: White House Also Concealed Transcripts Of Trump’s Calls With Russia, Saudi Arabia
    Sep28

    CNN: White House Also Concealed Transcripts Of Trump’s Calls With Russia, Saudi Arabia

    The White House reportedly restricted access to transcripts of President Donald Trump’s calls with Russia and Saudi Arabia. CNN reported on Friday night that the transcripts of Trump’s calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman were not circulated among administration officials, as they...

    O’Rourke: Trump should resign
    Sep28

    O’Rourke: Trump should resign

    White House hopeful Beto O’Rourke on Saturday called on President Trump to resign amid mounting scrutiny over his dealings with Ukraine.The former Texas congressman argued at the 2019 Texas Tribune Festival that “t… …read more Source:: The...

    Commentary: The media that cried ‘wolf’ is about to get surprised again
    Sep28

    Commentary: The media that cried ‘wolf’ is about to get surprised again

    If you watch most of the cable news channels, or read the websites associated with most major media outlets, you would be forgiven for thinking that the Trump administration was on the verge of ending. Spoiler alert: it isn’t.At the time of writing this article, CNN.com alone has nine (count them, nine) stories about the impeachment...