The Senate impeachment trial of President Trump may have ended with an acquittal, but ongoing legal battles and talk of future subpoenas hint that the drama between Congress and the White House is far … [Read more...] about Trump Impeachment 2.0: Historic fight spurs new probes and clashes even after trial
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White House considering plan to dismiss Alexander Vindman: report
The White House is reportedly weighing options to dismiss Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman from the National Security Council (NSC) in an effort to shrink its foreign policy bureaucracy, a report … [Read more...] about White House considering plan to dismiss Alexander Vindman: report
Buttigieg catches up with Sanders in New Hampshire due to polling surge
MANCHESTER, N.H. – Pete Buttigieg is soaring – and has caught up with Democratic presidential nomination rival Sen. Bernie Sanders. That’s the story from the latest poll numbers in New Hampshire, the … [Read more...] about Buttigieg catches up with Sanders in New Hampshire due to polling surge
Treasury complies with GOP Senate inquiry, hands over highly confidential info on Hunter Biden, report says
The Treasury Department complied with a Republican-controlled Senate inquiry into Hunter Biden's business dealings in Ukraine and handed over highly sensitive financial records and "evidence' of … [Read more...] about Treasury complies with GOP Senate inquiry, hands over highly confidential info on Hunter Biden, report says
Reporter’s Notebook: Pelosi tears through State of the Union tension
President Trump never mentioned impeachment in his State of the Union address Tuesday night.But Tuesday night was all about impeachment.The Capitol pulsed with apprehension before the address. Would … [Read more...] about Reporter’s Notebook: Pelosi tears through State of the Union tension
Pete Buttigieg says Trump has ‘very different take on faith’ than he does after comments at prayer breakfast
At a CNN town hall Thursday night, Pete Buttigieg condemned President Trump for his comments earlier that day at the National Prayer Breakfast, saying the president has “a very different take on faith … [Read more...] about Pete Buttigieg says Trump has ‘very different take on faith’ than he does after comments at prayer breakfast
Jared Kushner says Palestinians lost credibility by rejecting WH Mideast peace plan
UNITED NATIONS – Jared Kushner pushed back Thursday against accusations that the Palestinians were not consulted on the Trump administration’s Mideast peace plan, insisting he had met their … [Read more...] about Jared Kushner says Palestinians lost credibility by rejecting WH Mideast peace plan
Sen. Mazie Hirono says Trump ‘wasn’t acquitted’ because he had a ‘rigged’ impeachment trial
Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, boldly claimed on Thursday that President Trump wasn't actually acquitted because the Senate impeachment trial was "rigged."Despite the failure to get enough votes to … [Read more...] about Sen. Mazie Hirono says Trump ‘wasn’t acquitted’ because he had a ‘rigged’ impeachment trial
Warren, in apology, cites America’s ‘long legacy’ of ‘racism and oppression’ after women of color quit Nevada campaign
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., apologized on Thursday after a report that six women of color who left her campaign in recent months felt marginalized by the staff, saying she is working to address … [Read more...] about Warren, in apology, cites America’s ‘long legacy’ of ‘racism and oppression’ after women of color quit Nevada campaign
Iowa Dems release ‘100 percent’ of caucus vote totals showing Buttigieg ahead, amid calls for recanvass
The Iowa Democratic Party announced that 100 percent of precincts were finally reporting results late Thursday night -- 72 hours after the state's first-in-the-nation caucuses concluded on Monday, and … [Read more...] about Iowa Dems release ‘100 percent’ of caucus vote totals showing Buttigieg ahead, amid calls for recanvass