Section: Voice of America (USA)
House Democrats Not Easing Up on Their Impeachment Probe
The impeachment inquiry is revealing vivid new details about the high-level unease over President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine and those of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani as the swift-moving probe by House Democrats shows no signs of easing. The testimony from the witnesses, mainly officials from the State Department and other...
White House Assigned ‘3 Amigos’ to Head Ukraine Policy, Top Diplomat Says
A top U.S. State Department official told House investigators privately Tuesday administration officials told him to “lay low” on matters involving Ukraine in deference to the “three amigos” who assumed control of foreign policy toward the Eastern European ally, Democratic Congressman Gerald Connolly said.Connolly told...
Turkish Invasion Sparks NATO Crisis But Eviction is Unlikely
Turkey’s invasion of northern Syria, along with the criticism and threats of sanctions brandished by fellow NATO members at Ankara over the offensive, is close to sparking a crisis at the world’s biggest military alliance.But despite the high political-military tensions, Turkey is very unlikely to be ejected from the 29-member...
2 Giuliani Associates Arrested for Campaign Finance Fraud
Two associates of President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, have been arrested on federal charges of making hundreds of thousands of dollars in illegal contributions to Republican campaigns, including a pro-Trump super political action committee (PAC). The two Florida-based businessmen, who allegedly lobbied for the ouster...
Ukraine’s Chief Prosecutor Could Be Pivotal In Trump, Biden Standoff
Ukraine is caught in the middle of the impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump, who is accused of trying to solicit Kyiv’s interference in next year’s presidential election. Democrats say Trump tried to blackmail Ukraine to investigate the business dealings of Hunter Biden, the son of his rival, Joe Biden....
Democratic Debates: Comments by Each Candidate
The fourth Democratic presidential candidate debates took place Tuesday in Ohio. The candidates answered questions on a range of issues, including the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, the developments in the Syrian conflict, and the U.S. economy.Here are some comments from each candidate:Former Vice President Joe Biden, during a...
Democratic Candidates Voice Staunch Support for Trump’s Impeachment
Twelve U.S. Democratic presidential candidates squared off in a spirited debate Tuesday night, all looking to confront President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, even as their Democratic congressional cohorts have accused Trump of political wrongdoing and opened an impeachment inquiry against him. The dozen challengers all support the...
Giuliani Defies House Subpoena in Impeachment Inquiry
President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani said Tuesday that he would not comply with a subpoena issued by U.S. House of Representatives Democrats seeking documents as part of their impeachment inquiry into the president.A letter from a lawyer representing Giuliani sent to a lawyer for House leaders called the inquiry...
Ukraine Fears Collateral Damage From Trump Impeachment Probe
KYIV — Ukraine is at the center of the impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump, as Democrat opponents claim he pressured Kyiv to investigate the son of his political rival Joe Biden. The web of allegations and counter-claims is rooted in Ukraine’s efforts to clamp down on corruption following the overthrow of President...
Ukraine Fears Collateral Damage From Trump Impeachment Probe
Ukraine is at the center of the impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump – as Democratic opponents claim he pressured Kyiv to investigate the son of his political rival Joe Biden. The web of allegations and counter-claims are rooted in Ukraine’s efforts to clamp down on corruption. As Henry Ridgwell reports from Kyiv, the...
