Nov 18 Read David Hale's full testimony in Trump impeachment inquiry By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Transcripts were released late Monday from interviews with David Holmes, the diplomat who overheard the call, and from David Hale, the State Department’s No. 3 official. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 8:12 How both sides are preparing for a packed week of impeachment hearings President Trump says he will consider testifying on his own behalf in the impeachment inquiry. Former U.S. Special Envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker, career State Department official Jennifer Williams, departing National Security Council official Tim Morrison and National Security Council… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 2:44 2020 Democrats campaign in Nevada, as Obama warns them to stay 'rooted in reality' By Amna Nawaz Fourteen contenders for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination headed to Nevada this weekend, trying to distinguish themselves in the primary season’s third-voting state. The lineup included former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, a new entrant to the race. But as the… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 8:41 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Buttigieg's surge, Democratic wins in the South NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Pete Buttigieg’s surge in Iowa, former Vice President Joe Biden’s lead in South Carolina polls, Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s health… Continue watching
Nov 18 State Department official, David Holmes, to testify in House impeachment inquiry By Associated Press David Holmes told investigators behind closed doors Friday that he overheard the July call in which Trump and Sondland discussed the president’s efforts to push Ukraine to investigate Democrats. Continue reading
Nov 18 House Democrats propose stopgap bill to prevent shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press A temporary government-wide funding bill would forestall a shutdown and give negotiators through Dec. 20 to try to hash out details of more than $1.4 trillion worth of unfinished spending legislation. Continue reading
Nov 18 Trump summons Powell to discuss interest rates By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Monday’s meeting could fuel concerns that the White House is intensifying public pressure on Jerome Powell -- who was President Donald Trump’s own choice to lead the Fed -- to cut rates more aggressively. Continue reading
Nov 18 Democrats' Southern victories could affect redistricting By David A. Lieb, Associated Press In Louisiana, Republicans who already controlled the state House and Senate had hoped to consolidate power by defeating Edwards, or else obtain a two-thirds majority in both legislative chambers that would allow them to override his vetoes. Neither occurred. Continue reading
Nov 18 Chief justice orders delay in House fight for Trump financial records By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Chief Justice John Roberts is ordering an indefinite delay in the House of Representatives’ demand for President Donald Trump’s financial records. Continue reading
Nov 18 House Democrats are investigating whether Trump lied to Mueller By Associated Press The news came from the House of Representatives’ top lawyer who also urged judges on Monday to order the release of still-secret material from the special counsel's investigation. Continue reading