Trump called top US Ukraine diplomat William Taylor “Never Trumper” for offering details about his foreign dealings to impeachment investigators.
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Blanket immunity from criminal prosecution and even investigation while in office for Trump
Trump attorney told court Trump could not be prosecuted even if he shot someone on Fifth Avenue amid a legal fight destined for Supreme Court.
“Five takeaways from US envoy’s explosive testimony”
Democrats say William Taylor, top US Diplomat to Ukraine, testimony clearest evidence yet Trump held up military aid to Ukraine for information on rival.
Democrat-led closed-door impeachment inquiry interrupted by republicans
Republicans stormed closed-door impeachment inquiry hearing of Pentagon Official over shut-out of Republicans, interrupting the proceedings.
Trump calls Emoluments Clause “phony” attacking constitution he swore to defend
After scrapping decision to take 2020 G-7 to his Miami resort Trump Monday called Emoluments Clause “phony” attacking the Constitution he swore to defend.
“The Memo: Trump’s sea of troubles deepens”
Niall Stanage returns to the swirling troubles around President Trump, reporting that they got deeper this week thanks to a series of missteps.
Emoluments Clause: Trump awards 2020 G-7 to his Miami Resort
Trump has awarded next year’s G-7 to his Miami Doral resort. Common Cause says this compounds Trump’s Emoluments Clause violations.
Florida Federal Court: Right to Vote Cannot be Denied on Account of Wealth
Federal court yesterday ruled right to vote cannot be denied on account of wealth. Plaintiffs challenged Florida law creating wealth-based voting hurdles.
Ukrainegate resignations: Energy Secretary Rick Perry to step down
Trump confirmed Energy Secretary Rick Perry, whose dealings with Ukraine have become a focus of the House impeachment inquiry, will step down.
“Mulvaney walks back comments tying Ukraine aid to 2016 probe”
White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney Thursday said security assitance to Ukraine was unconditional, walking back earlier statements.