Nov 28 China calls U.S. support of Hong Kong protests ‘a serious violation of international law’ By Yanan Wang, Associated Press Thousands of pro-democracy activists crowded a public square in downtown Hong Kong on Thursday night for a “Thanksgiving Day” rally to thank the United States for passing the laws and vowed to “march on” in their fight. Continue reading
Nov 28 Fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer criticizes Trump in Washington Post column By Robert Burns, Julie Watson, Associated Press “This was a shocking and unprecedented intervention in a low-level review,” Spencer wrote. “It was also a reminder that the president has very little understanding of what it means to be in the military, to fight ethically or to be… Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump signs bills in support of Hong Kong protesters By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Still, Trump is expressing some concerns about complicating the effort to work out a trade deal with China’s President Xi Jinping. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 5:04 What were Rudy Giuliani’s business dealings in Ukraine? It was another day of revelations in the saga of President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, which prompted the impeachment inquiry. What was Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, doing in that Eastern European country? What did the president know about the… Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch 9:56 What voters across America are saying about impeachment In Washington, much attention is directed toward the impeachment inquiry. But how is it viewed in other parts of the country? We turn to three public media reporters to find out: Caitie Switalski with WLRN in South Florida, Mary Lahammer… Continue watching
Nov 27 Trump was briefed on whistleblower complaint before Ukraine aid was released By Jonathan Lemire, Mary Clare Jalonick, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Trump was told about the complaint in late August in a briefing by White House Counsel Pat Cipollone and John Eisenberg, an attorney with the White House National Security Council, according to two officials not authorized to publicly discuss… Continue reading
Nov 27 Impeachment hearings haven’t changed voters’ minds in battleground Wisconsin By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press If voters came into the inquiry defensive of Trump, they likely still are. And if they were inclined to think the president abused his power, they didn’t need televised hearings to prove it. Continue reading
Nov 27 WATCH: Trump lashes out against impeachment during Florida rally By Jill Colvin, Associated Press President Donald Trump's criticism of the impeachment probe, which included a profanity, prompted a chant to erupt from the crowd. Continue reading
Nov 26 Watch 6:09 The latest from the impeachment inquiry, including new transcripts and a court ruling More transcripts from closed-door impeachment hearings were released Tuesday, providing new insight into how aid to Ukraine was delayed -- and why. Meanwhile, a federal court ruled witnesses subpoenaed in the impeachment inquiry must testify, noting that "presidents are not… Continue watching
Nov 26 Watch 3:49 Trump dishes out double helping of presidential turkey pardon Before departing the White House for his resort home in Florida on Tuesday afternoon, President Trump handed out a pair of presidential pardons -- and the recipients gobbled up the spotlight. Amna Nawaz has the story of how this annual… Continue watching