Section: The Washington Times (USA)
Bill Taylor dings Trump in otherwise uninspiring impeachment kickoff
The star witness at the first public hearing on impeachment Wednesday said a State Department aide overheard President Trump say he cared more about investigating the Bidens than about Ukraine, providing Democrats the hottest revelation in an otherwise lukewarm kick-off to their impeachment quest. For Republicans, it was more hearsay …...
Jim Jordan defends Trump administration aid to Ukraine
Rep. Jim Jordan praised President Trump’s commitment to Ukraine, saying he did more than his predecessor President Obama by sending both funds and weapons to aid in the fight against Russia. “Obama gave them blankets. Trump gave them missiles,” he said. Shoring up what the president has done for Ukraine … …read more...
The Latest: Ukrainians perplexed by impeachment hearings
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Latest on the House impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Ukraine is playing a starring role in historic U.S. impeachment hearings – but Ukrainians themselves seem more worried about a divisive government plan for land reform. Ukraine’s day was wrapping up …...
‘Sad day’ or ‘scam’? What to watch at impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) – A “solemn day” or a “show trial”? Americans and the world can decide for themselves as House Democrats let the public in to the impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff opened the first hearings Wednesday into Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to …...
Diplomat Taylor reveals that staffer overheard Trump on call discuss ‘the investigations’ in Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) – Diplomat Taylor reveals that staffer overheard Trump on call discuss ‘the investigations’ in Ukraine. …read more Source:: The Washington...
DC bars offer specials, early hours for impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) – Some bars in the nation’s capital are screening the first public impeachment inquiry hearing into President Donald Trump’s Ukraine dealings and offering related specials. The inquiry into Trump’s actions toward Ukraine will be broadcast Wednesday, allowing the public its first glimpse into testimony about...
Kazakhstan offers to host Russia-Ukraine meeting
MOSCOW (AP) – Kazakhstan’s ex-president said Tuesday he offered to host the leaders of Russia and Ukraine for talks on settling the conflict in eastern Ukraine, but the Kremlin was noncommittal about such an encounter. The fighting between Russia-backed separatist rebels and Ukrainian troops in Ukraine’s industrial east has...
After boost from Perry, supporters got huge Ukraine gas deal
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Two political supporters of U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry secured a potentially lucrative oil and gas exploration deal from the Ukrainian government soon after Perry proposed one of the men as an adviser to the country’s new president. Perry’s efforts to influence Ukraine’s energy policy came...
Impeachment witness: Ukrainians asked about holdup of aid
WASHINGTON (AP) – The view among the national security officials was unanimous: Military aid to Ukraine should not be stopped. But President Donald Trump’s acting chief of staff thought otherwise. As the aid was being blocked this summer, Ukraine officials began quietly asking the State Department about the hold-up. The …...
Democrats, GOP to vie for impeachment narrative — on TV
WASHINGTON (AP) – Impeachable or not? Both Democrats and Republicans see the televised impeachment hearings starting this week as their first and best opportunity to shape public opinion about President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. Democrats believe the testimony will paint a vivid picture of presidential misconduct....
