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Trump: Naming Whistleblower Would Be 'Public Service'

'You know who it is,' he tells reporters

(Newser) - President Trump is fond of attacking the press—but on Sunday, he asked the media to do something for him. The president, speaking to reporters outside the White House, urged them to name the whistleblower who reported his "perfecto" phone call with Ukraine's president, leading to the impeachment...

Whistleblower's Lawyer to GOP: We'll Give You Answers

Mark Zaid extends the offer to Rep. Devin Nunes

(Newser) - A lawyer for the whistleblower who raised alarms about President Donald Trump's dealings with Ukraine said Sunday his client is willing to answer written questions submitted by House Republicans, the AP reports. The surprise offer, made to Rep. Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, would...

Republicans 'Name' Trump Whistleblower

But others want the whistleblower's identity kept secret

(Newser) - Is the Trump whistleblower's identity already an open secret? That's what some Republican lawmakers and conservative media outlets are saying as they call for the whistleblower to be subpoenaed or outright exposed, the Wall Street Journal reports. But outlets that name the individual lack hard evidence other than...

House Investigators to Perry: You're Up. Perry: Nope

Spokeswoman for energy secretary says he'll only 'partake' in impeachment inquiry if it's public

(Newser) - The first member of Trump's Cabinet has been summoned to testify in the impeachment inquiry on the president—and it looks like he may not be going. A source tells the AP that Rick Perry's House appearance is set for Wednesday, but the energy secretary has already ignored...

In Impeachment Numbers, Some Good News for Trump
In Impeachment
Numbers,
Some Good 
News for Trump
the rundown
Nov 1, 2019 1:40 PM CDT

In Impeachment Numbers, Some Good News for Trump

Republican voters oppose his conviction, and GOP lawmakers seem to agree

(Newser) - The House has cleared the way for a formal impeachment inquiry, and Nancy Pelosi expects things to get started soon. “I would assume there would be public hearings in November,” Pelosi said at a roundtable forum with Bloomberg journalists. She did not, however, add any specifics beyond that,...

Trump Wants to Read the Ukraine Transcript to the US

President tells 'Washington Examiner' he might read Ukraine call transcript aloud on live TV

(Newser) - As impeachment proceedings rumble on, President Trump says he'll keep fighting back against allegations that his phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky was inappropriate. And as part of his strategy, he's mulling using T-shirts and what Fox News calls an "FDR-esque" tactic. On Thursday, the Washington ...

Former NSC Aide Didn't Think Quid Pro Quo on Ukraine Call Was Illegal

Tim Morrison, who just quit his post, testified for more than 8 hours

(Newser) - A former top White House official confirmed Thursday that military aid to Ukraine was held up by President Trump's demand for the ally to investigate Democrats and Joe Biden, but he testified he saw nothing illegal about the quid pro quo at the center of the impeachment inquiry. Tim...

These Are the 2 Democrats Who Voted No
These Are the
2 Democrats Who Voted No
the rundown
Oct 31, 2019 1:24 PM CDT

These Are the 2 Democrats Who Voted No

Collin Peterson and Jeff Van Drew went against party in impeachment inquiry

(Newser) - Why are a bunch of people tweeting about #2dems ? Because two Democrats voted against the House impeachment inquiry, and they're coming under fire for their "nay" votes. Reps. Collin Peterson (Minn.) and Jefferson Van Drew (NJ), both moderates who represent swing districts Trump won in 2016,...

Trump Responds to House Vote on Impeachment

Calls it a 'witch hunt' as daughter Ivanka defends him, too

(Newser) - Right about the time the House voted to approve the rules for the next phase of the impeachment inquiry, President Trump took to Twitter with a familiar criticism. "The Greatest Witch Hunt In American History!" he tweeted Thursday. And he wasn't the only Trump to share the...

First Vote Related to Impeachment in the Books

House approves ground rules for process

(Newser) - The first formal vote in the House related to the impeachment investigation of President Trump is in the books. In a largely party-line vote, 232-196, the House on Thursday approved the ground rules for the public phase of the investigation. This vote doesn't address whether Trump did or did...

Top Trump Adviser Quits on Eve of Testimony
Top Trump Adviser Quits
Oct 30, 2019 6:30 PM CDT

Top Trump Adviser Quits

Tim Morrison, adviser on Russian and European affairs, steps down

(Newser) - President Donald Trump's top adviser for Russian and European affairs is leaving his job at the White House, a day before he's scheduled to testify before the House impeachment investigators, a senior administration official said Wednesday. Tim Morrison owes his job at the National Security Council to Trump,...

Impeachment Probe to John Bolton: You're Up

The former Trump adviser is invited to testify

(Newser) - Calling John Bolton: You're wanted in the House impeachment probe. Yes, the AP reports that Democratic House investigators have asked the former national security adviser to testify next Thursday. Bolton would be the heaviest hitter in the inquiry so far if he does. He's also a key player...

Trump's Ukraine Expert: WH Transcript Was Missing Parts

Sources: Alexander Vindman said he tried to get "Burisma," Trump's mention of Biden tapes back in

(Newser) - Democrats said Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's more than 10 hours of testimony Tuesday on Capitol Hill in the Trump impeachment inquiry was "extremely disturbing," and key among the details was his description of the July 25 phone call between President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky, as...

Democrats Call Vindman Testimony 'Extremely Disturbing'

And Democrats, Republicans get heated over whistleblower's identity

(Newser) - Things got heated Tuesday at the deposition of Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council and the first current White House official to testify in the impeachment inquiry. Sources from both parties, five in all, tell CNN a shouting match erupted during the closed-door...

White House Slams House Democrats' Impeachment Resolution

Legislation introduced to authorize the next phase of the inquiry

(Newser) - House Democrats unveiled legislation Tuesday authorizing the next phase of the impeachment inquiry against President Trump as Democrats move to nullify complaints from Trump and his Republican allies, the AP reports. An eight-page resolution calls for open hearings and requires the House Intelligence Committee to submit a report outlining its...

Before Key Testimony, Trump Lashes Out

He dismisses NSC's Vindman as a 'Never Trumper'

(Newser) - It could be a troubling day for President Trump in terms of impeachment testimony, and he unleashed a series of tweets Tuesday morning to undermine the credibility of a key witness. "Why are people that I never even heard of testifying about the call," Trump tweeted . "Just...

White House Security Official to Deliver Damaging Testimony

Military officer says he reported concerns about Trump's Ukraine phone call

(Newser) - The White House's top Ukraine expert is due to testify before impeachment investigators Tuesday—and his testimony is expected to be some of the most damaging for President Trump so far. According to prepared testimony seen by Politico , Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the first current White House official...

Shift in Plans: House to Vote on Impeachment Process

Intended to slow GOP criticism, resolution will lay out next steps

(Newser) - Democrats plan to hold a House vote on impeachment after all. The resolution won't authorize the impeachment inquiry that's already begun, the Wall Street Journal reports, but this will be the first formal vote affirming it. It will establish a formal process and next steps, Democrats said. The...

Trump: Jussie Smollett 'Scam' Is Just Like Impeachment 'Scam'

President speaks to police conference in Chicago

(Newser) - Jussie Smollett's claim that attackers yelling "MAGA country" beat him up in Chicago was "a scam"—just like the impeachment inquiry surrounding President Trump, Trump says. The POTUS was in Chicago Monday speaking at the International Association of Chiefs of Police conference, and he had this...

A Key Impeachment Witness Is a No-Show

Charles Kupperman's refusal to testify is sign of Trump obstruction, says Adam Schiff

(Newser) - The name Charles Kupperman was a big one on Capitol Hill Monday morning, more so for what he didn't do than what he did. Kupperman failed to show up for his deposition in the Trump impeachment investigation, and now he's flirting with being held in contempt of Congress,...

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