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Report: Giuliani Under Investigation for Possible Lobbying Violations
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, is being investigated by federal prosecutors in New York for possible lobbying violations.
Trump goes on offense to attack Democrats’ impeachment inquiry
President Trump and his allies are going on offense after explosive revelations about his dealings with Ukraine opened up a new threat.
Mark Amodei is the first House Republican to support impeachment inquiry
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) on Friday became the first House Republican to voice support for an impeachment inquiry into President Trump.
Whistleblower complaint: Ukraine special envoy Kurt Volker resigns
Media reported September 27, 2019, Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Kurt Volker, was resigning. The backdrop is that of the Whistleblower’s complaint.
Democrats subpoena Pompeo for Ukraine documents
House Foreign Affairs Committee subpoenaed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for documents relating to the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine.
Whistleblower complaint: polls show Americans in favor of impeachment
The whistleblower’s complaint which suggests Trump wanting dirt on Biden for military aid has led more Americans in favor of impeachment, polls show.
Five takeaways from the Trump whistleblower hearing
Olivia Beavers,Cristina Marcos and Morgan Chalfant have an article in The Hill that looks at five takeaways from the Trump whistleblower hearing.
Whistleblower complaint: Trump sought Ukraine’s help in 2020
A whistleblower complaint released by the House Intelligence Committee alleges that President Trump sought to enlist Ukraine’s help in the 2020 election.
Guardrails for a successful formal impeachment inquiry
Common Cause throws its support behind the formal impeachment inquiry on President Trump over his Ukraine phone call and suggests guardrails for success.