Section: TPM (USA)
Hunter Biden Says Joining Ukraine Gas Board Was ‘Mistake,’ But Not ‘Ethical Lapse’
Speaking out for the first time since fabricated allegations about his involvement in a Ukrainian gas company formed the basis of a foreign pressure campaign by President Trump, Hunter Biden, the son of former Vice President Joe Biden, said there was no “ethical lapse” in his decision to join the board of Burisma Holdings. Hunter Biden said he...
NYT: Former Trump Russia Adviser Objected To Ukraine Ambassador’s Firing
President Donald Trump’s former top adviser on Russia, who testified before three congressional committees Monday, objected “strenuously” to the firing of former ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch, The New York Times reported. Citing a person familiar with Hill’s planned testimony Monday, the Times reported that Hill saw...
Schiff Says House Democrats May Not Ask Whistleblower To Testify
House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-CA) said on Sunday that House Democrats may not ask the whistleblower at the heart of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump to testify. Schiff told CBS’ “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan that before Trump began threatening the whistleblower with “Big Consequences,”...
Cruz Says ‘Of Course’ It’s Wrong For Trump To Ask China To Investigate Biden
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) gave a rare rebuke on Sunday of President Donald Trump over his call for China to investigate 2020 rival Joe Biden. “Is it appropriate for President Trump to be saying China should look into the Biden family? Is that appropriate?” CBS host Margaret Brennan asked Cruz during an interview on “Face the Nation.” “I–look, of...
Reports: Trump Had Lunch With Giuliani Amid Indictments Of Giuliani’s Associates
President Donald Trump had lunch with Rudy Giuliani on Saturday in a show of support after two of Giuliani’s associates in his Ukraine-Biden scheme were arrested this week, according to CNN and the New York Times. The reported lunch took place after Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman, Giuliani’s associates involved in his attempt to dig up...
Defense Secretary Says Pentagon Will Comply With Subpoena In Impeachment Inquiry
Defense Secretary Mark Esper indicated on Sunday that the Pentagon will not participate in the White House’s stonewalling of the House impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. During an interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” show host Margaret Brennan asked Esper if he’ll comply with the subpoena House Democrats...
WaPo: Sondland To Testify Trump Told Him To Write Text Denying Quid Pro Quo
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Gordon Sondland reportedly plans to testify that President Donald Trump ordered him to send the infamous text denying that there was any quid pro quo between Trump and the Ukrainian government over military aid. The Washington Post reported on Saturday night that Sondland will distance himself from Trump’s claims...
Intel Cmte Member Says Yovanovitch Was ‘Overcome With Emotion’ During Testimony
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY), a member of the House Intelligence Committee, said that former ambassador to the Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch “became overcome with emotion” and had to step out of her deposition several times on Friday. According to the Hill, Maloney added that Yovanovitch was fired for being “a thorn in the side” of President...
Trump Still Standing By Giuliani…For Now
President Donald Trump tweeted his support for Rudy Giuliani Saturday, calling him “a little rough around the edges” but a “great guy and wonderful lawyer.” So now they are after the legendary “crime buster” and greatest Mayor in the history of NYC, Rudy Giuliani. He may seem a little rough around the edges sometimes, but he is also a great guy...
Trump Won’t Say If Giuliani Is Still His Attorney: ‘Well, I Don’t Know’
A day after two of Rudy Giuliani’s associates were arrested on campaign finance violations, President Donald Trump appeared to be at a loss for words Friday when asked whether the former New York mayor was still his personal attorney. “Well, I don’t know. I haven’t spoken to Rudy,” Trump told reporters outside the White House....
