And while the Senate impeachment trial has forced our attention on Ukraine and the issues of foreign aid and burden sharing, it’s important to note that from the beginning, the White House has insisted we assess these policies in the light of current reality—not political ideology. . ..…
Instead, there was only Representative Adam Schiff, the party’s tireless point man in the impeachment trial, who stood in the well of the Senate making an 11th-hour argument that Trump’s political-dirt-for-military-aid squeeze on Ukraine was too egregious to ignore. ..…
On Sunday, New York Times released bombshell report from former John Bolton's forthcoming book that alleges first-hand knowledge of Trump bribing Ukraine for personal and political gain. In continuation of Saturday's arguments, Trump's lawyers took to Senate floor to argue on behalf of..…
The four hours of debate Friday will be split evenly between Republicans and Democrats, giving the House impeachment managers one last chance to convince lawmakers to call witnesses in light of reported revelations in former national security adviser John Bolton’s book that Trump explicitly linked $391..…
Instead, there was only Representative Adam Schiff, the party’s tireless point man in the impeachment trial, who stood in the well of the Senate making an 11th-hour argument that Trump’s political-dirt-for-military-aid squeeze on Ukraine was too egregious to ignore. ... Instead, there..…
During the investigation, multiple witnesses who worked in Trump administration expressed concern about what Giuliani was doing Ukraine.. The question of whether Senate will hear additional witnesses Trump's trial is still somewhat unsettled, putting intense focus on group of Republican..…
First on their list is former White House John Bolton, in yet-to-be-published book that Trump told him personally that military aid to Ukraine was tied to Kiev's investigating Biden.. But Democrats need to get majority of Senate to support witness call, and Republicans control 53 seats,..…
Bolton’s testimony is now sought by Senate Democrats in the impeachment trial as they attempt to discredit Trump on Ukraine. . ..…
(Senate Television via AP) WASHINGTON (CN) — Even if President Donald Trump withheld aid to Ukraine for the purpose of getting a leg up in the election, that would not be impeachable because every candidate believes remaining in office is in the public interest, Harvard Law Professor Alan..…
It is entirely possible that Bolton, if he testifies in the Senate, will say that Trump legitimately believed that Ukraine was a center of election interference in 2016, and that Biden was involved in it, which would turn the tables on the Democrats, as it would make the conditions of the..…
This should include a strong U.S. push for antitrust legislation to break up the oligarchic system that has held Ukraine back for decades. . Finally, Pompeo should come to Kyiv prepared to announce the date (post-Senate vote on impeachment) of a future White House visit for Zelensky. . ..…
After closed House of Representatives impeachment hearings heard testimony on President Trump’s role in delaying U.S. aid to Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer declared: “Numbers don’t lie. ..…
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked Attorney General William Barr to recuse himself from Ukraine-related investigations in the Justice Department. ..…
Harvard Law Charles Fried, Nancy Gertner and Ronald Klain weigh in on the significance of the move toward impeachment of President Trump, and whether it will in the end if it reaches Republican-controlled Senate... There are more reactions today to July call President Trump made in which he asked..…
William Taylor, U.S to Ukraine, admitted in closed-door hearing before Congress today that he had been acting under the impression that there was indeed quo between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.. ..…
For 50 years, I have served the country, starting as a cadet at West Point, then as an infantry officer for six years, including with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam; then at the Department of Energy; then as a member of a Senate staff; then at NATO; then with the State Department here and..…
., Russian and other territory, warning it would be gift to Russia and undermine confidence in U.S to Ukraine... FILE PHOTO Senator Robert Menendez questions David Marcus, head of Facebook's Calibra, during testimony before Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on. ..…
Clinton was impeached by the House for lying under oath to cover up his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, but was acquitted in the Senate. . ... Trump was surprised at the firestorm surrounding the Ukraine call. “It’s a joke,” he said. ..…
Ron Johnson said Sunday he doesn't trust the nation's intelligence agencies in a combative interview over allegations President Donald Trump withheld aid from Ukraine until government officials there launched an investigation into his political rival. . Johnson, chairman of the Senate's..…
House investigators set Friday for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to turn over documents related to Ukraine.. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky is tying his re-election campaign to the inquiry, pledging Facebook ads he will work to prevent Trump's from office. ..…
In possible caveat for Democrats, the poll finds that 50% of Independents disapprove of impeachment and 52% do not think the move is worthwhile if there's no chance of Senate conviction. In ABC News Ipsos poll, 63% of respondents said that the pressure put on President of Ukraine by..…
Levin accurately calls-out Fox reporter Ed Henry for promoting the false narrative, containing Democrat talking points, about the Trump-Ukraine phone call. ... Levin notes that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell should refuse to accept the articles of impeachment when delivered by the..…
White House has now promised to turn over to Congress the complaint and transcript of his July with Ukraine's president.. both public opinion and Senate's may change. If impeachment goes forward, GOP senators. ..…
The Ukraine call occurred after Trump had ordered a freeze of nearly $400 million in American aid to Ukraine. . ... The Republican-led Senate passed a resolution calling for the report’s release by unanimous voice vote on Tuesday. ..…
The Washington Post reported that, Several Senate Republicans were stunned Wednesday and questioned the White House's, in releasing the transcript of Ukraine phone call. ..…
On Monday, The Washington Post reported that officials with Office of Management and Budget told Pentagon and State Department that Trump had concerns about whether Ukraine needed the money. The money was released September, with Senate Republicans saying it was held up because the..…
“We have worked hard in a bi-partisan manner in the Senate to provide funding for a security assistance program for Ukraine that is effective, transparent and fiscally responsible. ... That bill will now be considered by the Senate. . The Ukraine funding was also..…
Trump has called into question the patriotism of the whistleblower who first made the complaint about the President’s phone call to Ukraine. Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer has called on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to release transcripts of the call. ..…
Last week’s revelation of Trump’s pressure on Ukraine’s president is powerful fuel for the impeachment inquiry fire. . However, Republicans in both the House and the Senate have put party before country, refusing to support an impeachment inquiry in the House and vowing to quickly..…
…a July 2017 letter from the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee [Chuck Grassley] sent to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein raised concerns over reports that Ukraine’s political leadership “opposed the candidacy of Donald Trump for president of the United States and worked..…
Swayed by slick lobbying campaign backed by supporters of Afghan mujahidin in the 1980s looking for new cause and by the Senate's Ukraine Caucus, Obama administration further provided $600 security assistance to Ukrainian military.. ..…
I think what's on U.S mind at this point is working hard to preserve Ukraine's sovereignty, because it's under attack, said Gilmore, who's to OSCE was confirmed in Senate May 23... ..…
though, both Trump Jr and the White House claimed that its purpose was to discuss issues such as the adoption of Russian orphans by Americans and sanctions imposed by Russia in the wake of its seizure of Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine. This final revelation, along with the recent release of..…
He was Republican on Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee taking then-Illinois senator with him to Russia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan in 2005 to visit weapon dismantlement sites. ..…
Russia was running through Ukraine and Trump approved the sale of tank-busting missiles, . . Mark Warner, the member on Senate Intelligence Committee, pointed to Trump's during the campaign when you had Vladimir Putin policies almost being parroted by Donald Trump. .. ..…
Eliot Engel (D-NY) the incoming chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged an increase in U.S. arms sales to Ukraine, asserting, “If Putin starts seeing Russian soldier fatalities, that changes his equation.” . Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman James Inhofe (R-OK)..…
Constitutional amendments initiated by Congress require the support of two-thirds of lawmakers in both House of Representatives and Senate. Manafort earned millions working for pro-Russian politicians Ukraine. ..…
The latest survey also showed the lowest-ever Journal NBC polling for Obama's handling of turmoil and in Middle East and Ukraine... Even more troubling for many Democrats facing tough races in House and Senate this year, perhaps is that 33 percent of those polled said their vote this..…
By pushing through authorization bills year after year that contained important funding for weapons systems made in, Connecticut's Democratic senators said McCain, the head of Senate Armed Services Committee, helped them Connecticut.. Murphy traveled overseas with McCain six times three of those..…
In all, the United States has imposed 580 sanctions on Russia, mostly related to illegal annexation of Ukraine's Crimea. . The testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Russia sanctions prompted criticism from some Democrats who said that while Russia's economy is suffering..…
In Ukraine, for example, the combination of unmanned aerial systems and cyber and advanced warfare capabilities depict degree of sophistication, the Senate Armed Services Committee.. ..…
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper said Tuesday that the Russians remained committed to an 'assertive foreign policy,' including efforts to hamper 'Ukraine’s attempts to integrate with Western institutions.' . 'They're greatly concerned about being contained,' Clapper said in his..…
John McCain of Arizona, arguably the toughest of Obama's policy and military tactics is taking over Iraq and Ukraine for the remainder of Obama's second term.. Orrin Hatch of Utah, n bent for bipartisanship, will take charge of Senate Finance Committee and will have big say on the..…
There is also video evidence, Secretary added, showing that the surface to air missile system was moved back to Russia and is missing from Eastern Ukraine.. ... Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein said Sunday, The nexus between Russia and the separatists has been..…