Nov 08 Trump disputes reports that U.S. will roll back tariffs on China By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Trump's pushback suggested that negotiations haven't progressed as far as hoped as the world's two biggest economies struggle to negotiate an end to their trade war. Continue reading
Nov 08 Trump to pursue raising minimum age for buying e-cigarettes By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Trump told reporters his administration will release its final plans for restricting e-cigarettes next week but provided few other details. Continue reading
Nov 08 Democrats release Hill and Vindman impeachment transcripts By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Impeachment investigators released the testimony of Fiona Hill, a former White House Russia adviser, and Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, an Army officer assigned to the National Security Council. Both testified about their concerns as Trump pushed Ukraine for investigations of… Continue reading
Nov 08 Read Fiona Hill's full testimony in the impeachment inquiry By Gretchen Frazee Hill told lawmakers on Oct. 14 that then-National Security Adviser John Bolton expressed concerns that the Trump administration was trying to pressure Ukraine officials. Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Trump launches campaign initiative to reach black voters By Jill Colvin, Errin Haines, Associated Press President Donald Trump and his campaign are launching a new "Black Voices for Trump" outreach initiative in Atlanta dedicated to "recruiting and activating Black Americans in support of President Trump."… Continue reading
Nov 08 WATCH: Trump says he may release April call with Ukraine President Donald Trump said if House investigators want to see a summary of the April 21 call, he's "happy to give it to them."… Continue reading
Nov 08 Anonymous book describes Trump as volatile and incompetent By Associated Press The book describes racist and misogynist behind-the-scenes statements by Trump and says he "stumbles, slurs, gets confused, is easily irritated, and has trouble synthesizing information."… Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:20 What diplomat George Kent said about Rudy Giuliani -- and Hunter Biden In his impeachment inquiry testimony, career State Department official George Kent alleged that Rudy Giuliani, President Trump’s personal attorney, sought to manipulate U.S. policy on Ukraine and oust former Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch. Kent also said he had expressed concern over… Continue watching
Nov 07 Read George Kent's full testimony in the impeachment inquiry By Gretchen Frazee Kent, who oversees U.S. policy for several nations, told lawmakers last month that he was sidelined from handling decisions relating to Ukraine after a May meeting with Trump and other officials. Continue reading
Nov 07 Trial reveals Roger Stone quoted Nixon as he urged witness to stonewall Congress By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Prosecutors focused on a text exchange in which they say Stone pressured an associate, radio host Randy Credico, not to give testimony that would contradict what Stone had previously told Congress. Continue reading