Dec 09 Too much of a Greta thing? 16-year-old activist urges focus on others By Frank Jordans, Aritz Parra, Associated Press “Our stories have been told over and over again,” Thunberg said, explaining why she and prominent German activist Luisa Neubauer would be handing over the stage at the U.N. climate meeting in Madrid to other young activists. Continue reading
Dec 09 DOJ inspector general finds no bias in FBI’s Russia probe By Michael Balsamo, Eric Tucker, Associated Press The findings undercut President Donald Trump’s claim that he was the target of a “witch hunt.”… Continue reading
Dec 09 Read the full DOJ inspector general’s report on the FBI’s Russia probe By William Brangham, Nsikan Akpan A watchdog report on the Russia probe, by the Justice Department inspector general, finds no evidence of political bias but says 17 "significant errors or omissions" occurred during the Russia investigations. Continue reading
Dec 09 Amazon says Trump put ‘improper pressure’ on company’s bid for Pentagon contract By Associated Press The White House didn't immediately return an emailed request for comment Monday. Continue reading
Dec 09 WATCH: Democratic counsel Daniel Goldman’s full opening presentation in Trump impeachment hearing By Gretchen Frazee Goldman laid out the Democrats’ case for impeachment and outlined the findings in an impeachment report put together by the House Intelligence, Oversight and Foreign Affairs Committees. Continue reading
Dec 09 WATCH: GOP counsel Stephen Castor’s full opening statement in Trump impeachment hearing By Gretchen Frazee “The impeachment inquiry is clearly an orchestrated effort to upend our political system,” Castor said. Continue reading
Dec 09 WATCH: Democratic counsel Barry Berke’s full opening statement in Trump impeachment hearing By Joshua Barajas Burke said it is a requirement that the president "be a person who does not abuse his power.”… Continue reading
Dec 09 WATCH: Partisan fireworks during Judiciary’s second day of impeachment hearings By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler was immediately interrupted by a protester shouting “We voted for Donald Trump!” as the panel was gaveled open. Continue reading
Dec 09 WATCH: Collins’ full opening statement in Judiciary’s second impeachment hearing By Gretchen Frazee “They can’t get over the fact that Donald Trump is president of the United States, and they don’t have a candidate that they think can beat him. It’s all political,” Collins said. Continue reading
Dec 09 WATCH: Nadler’s full opening statement in Judiciary’s second impeachment hearing By Gretchen Frazee Rep. Jerry Nadler, the House Judiciary Committee chair, said Monday that “President Trump put himself before country."… Continue reading