Nov 11 Read Catherine Croft’s full testimony in the impeachment inquiry By Candice Norwood The House will hold the first public hearings of the inquiry this week as they investigate whether Trump violated his oath of office by pushing Ukraine to investigate his political rival. … Continue reading
Nov 11 Read Laura Cooper’s full testimony in the impeachment inquiry By Associated Press The transcript being made public Monday is from the testimony of Laura Cooper, a deputy assistant secretary of defense, in a closed-door interview. Continue reading
Nov 11 In memoir, Haley alleges Tillerson and Kelly resisted Trump’s policies By Hillel Italie, Associated Press In "With All Due Respect," Haley said then-Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and then-White House chief of staff John Kelly told her that they were trying to "save the country."… Continue reading
Nov 11 What to expect during the public impeachment hearings By Associated Press Americans will have their first public view of the impeachment inquiry this week, as the proceedings emerge from the secure closed-door facility in the Capitol basement to live hearings. Continue reading
Nov 11 Buttigieg says he’d pick VA’s 1st female secretary if elected By Hope Yen, Associated Press "I think leadership plays a huge role so absolutely I'd seek to name a woman to lead VA," Buttigieg, a former Navy intelligence officer, said in an interview with The Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 11 New York Rep. Peter King won’t seek reelection in 2020 By Associated Press The 14-term Republican congressman said in a Facebook post that his commute was a main factor in his decision, saying he wants "flexibility to spend more time" with his children and grandchildren. Continue reading
Nov 11 After push from Perry, backers got huge gas deal in Ukraine By Desmond Butler, Michael Biesecker, Stephen Braun, Richard Lardner, Associated Press In a meeting during a trip to Ukraine, Energy Secretary Rick Perry handed the new Ukrainian president a list of people he recommended as energy advisers. One of the four names was his longtime political backer Michael Bleyzer. Continue reading
Nov 10 Watch 10:30 Migrant aid workers face arrests and prosecutions By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green More than 3,000 undocumented migrants have died in Arizona during the last 20 years while trying to cross into the U.S. from Mexico, spurring the formation of aid groups along the border that aim to prevent the humanitarian crisis. Now,… Continue watching
Nov 10 Watch 5:28 What to look for in this week’s impeachment inquiry Three officials will testify this week as the impeachment inquiry enters a new phase with public hearings. House Republicans on Saturday submitted their wishlist of witnesses which included Hunter Biden and the whistleblower — both names ruled out by the… Continue watching
Nov 10 Justices take up high-profile case over young immigrants By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court is taking up the Trump administration's plan to end legal protections that shield 660,000 immigrants from deportation, a case with strong political overtones amid the 2020 presidential election campaign. Continue reading