Nov 15 What to watch during Friday’s impeachment hearing with Yovanovitch By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Congress digs into the testimony of former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch at 9 a.m. on the second day of public impeachment hearings against the nation’s 45th president. Continue reading
Nov 14 Rep. Elaine Luria is in a vulnerable House seat. She stood in favor of the impeachment inquiry anyway. By Candice Norwood Under the national spotlight, Rep. Elaine Luria juggles questions on impeachment with her daily legislative work. In an interview with PBS NewsHour the week before public impeachment hearings began, Luria appeared unbothered by the possibility of losing her seat. She… Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 4:05 Why Nancy Pelosi is now calling Trump’s Ukraine actions ‘bribery’ Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi says President Trump committed bribery by conditioning military aid to Ukraine upon the Ukrainian government granting Trump “a favor” by investigating former Vice President Joe Biden. Pelosi's words are significant because the Constitution explicitly… Continue watching
Nov 14 Pelosi says Trump’s Ukraine actions amount to ‘bribery’ By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday brushed aside the Latin phrase “quid pro quo” that Democrats have been using to describe President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine. “It’s perfectly wrong. It’s bribery,” she said. Continue reading
Nov 14 Trump wants Supreme Court to block subpoena for his taxes By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The filing Thursday sets the stage for a high court showdown over the tax returns President Donald Trump has refused to release, unlike every other modern president. Continue reading
Nov 14 WATCH: At rally, Trump says impeachment probe has been ‘very hard’ on family By Melinda Deslatte, Associated Press Louisiana has the last of three Southern governor’s races this year, all targets of intense interest from the GOP and Trump. Continue reading
Nov 14 AP source: 2nd U.S. official heard Trump call with Sondland By Desmond Butler, Michael Biesecker, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The July 26 call between Trump and Gordon Sondland was first described during testimony Wednesday by William Taylor, the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. Continue reading
Nov 14 Battle lines harden as Trump impeachment inquiry goes public By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Democrats say Wednesday’s extraordinary public session in the House revealed a striking account of Trump abusing his office. Republicans counter that the hearing showed none of that. Continue reading
Nov 14 Court denies Trump’s appeal in fight over financial records By Associated Press It is almost certain that President Donald Trump will appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Nov 13 6 moments in the first day of impeachment hearings By Candice Norwood The House Intelligence Committee kicked off public impeachment hearings on Wednesday as part of the inquiry into President Donald Trump. Continue reading