House releases impeachment depositions from Trump and Pence Russia advisors
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Obama warns Democrats against going too far left: ‘We have to be rooted in reality’
In an address to wealthy liberal donors, Obama warned that the average American voter does not align with views from “certain left-leaning Twitter feeds or the activist wing of our party.” Source link: Click here for more
Despite gridlock in Washington, these big changes could be in store for your finances
There’s a number of bills underway with bipartisan support that could impact your wallet. Source link: Click here for more
The first week of public impeachment hearings just wrapped up. Here are the main takeaways
There were new revelations and an accusation of witness tampering against President Trump during the first week of the House’s public impeachment hearings. Source link: Click here for more
Trump asks Supreme Court to block another subpoena for his tax returns — this one is from Congress
Trump’s lawyers are battling Congress and a New York prosecutor to keep the president’s tax returns secret, even as he faces an impeachment probe. Source link: Click here for more
White House releases memo of Trump’s April call with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy
The congratulatory phone call occurred three months before the more controversial July 25 call that has sparked the House impeachment inquiry. Source link: Click here for more
Apple hires pro-Trump lobbyist as it tries to avoid tariffs on iPhone parts and other products
Apple hires pro-Trump lobbyist as it looks to avoid tariffs on iPhone parts and a variety of other products. Source link: Click here for more
Trump admin. wants to raise costs to become a U.S. citizen by 83 percent
“This outrageous rule aims to price out low-income and working-class immigrants from U.S. citizenship,” says an immigration rights advocate. Source link: Click here for more
Key antitrust lawmaker frustrated with Google’s Fitbit deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Lawmakers pressed top U.S. antitrust enforcers on their probes of tech giants Alphabet’s Google (GOOGL.O), Facebook (FB.O), Amazon (AMZN.O) and Apple (AAPL.O) on Wednesday, with the chair of a House subcommittee expressing frustration over the companies’ continued acquisitions. FILE PHOTO: Fitbit Blaze watch is seen in front...
The window to pass Trump’s NAFTA replacement is getting smaller as 2020 approaches
Nancy Pelosi says House Democrats are closer to supporting the USMCA trade agreement, but the task may get tougher as the 2020 elections heat up. Source link: Click here for more
Schiff says he won’t permit GOP naming the Ukraine whistleblower in Trump impeachment hearings
“We will not permit the outing of the whistleblower,” Rep. Adam Schiff says as the historic Trump impeachment hearing opens to the public. Source link: Click here for more
US senators push for vote on Hong Kong rights bill as violence rises
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives unanimously passed the bill in mid-October, drawing accusations from Beijing that the lawmakers had “sinister intentions.” Source link: Click here for more
Pro-Trump super PAC raises $4 million at New York fundraiser
A super PAC backing President Trump raised $4 million at a fundraiser in New York. Trump is expected to be the featured speaker at the event scheduled to take place on Tuesday. Source link: Click here for more
Pentagon official Laura Cooper describes widespread frustration over Trump’s hold on Ukraine aid
The top Pentagon official for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia detailed the frustration national security policymakers felt when they learned Trump froze Ukraine aid. Source link: Click here for more
John Bolton inks book deal as he fights court battle over impeachment testimony
Bolton has been one of the most anticipated witnesses in the House impeachment inquiry into Trump pressuring Ukraine to investigate 2020 presidential rival and former Vice President Joe Biden. Source link: Click here for more
House Republicans want Ukraine whistleblower and Hunter Biden to testify at impeachment hearings
Rep. Devin Nunes, the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, sent Chairman Adam Schiff a list Saturday of witnesses he wants to testify before the committee. Source link: Click here for more
Biden allies are worried that a Bloomberg candidacy could clinch the nomination for Warren
Other supporters of Joe Biden are skeptical that former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg will actually be a viable candidate. Source link: Click here for more
Trump ally Jim Jordan gets a seat on House Intel Committee for public impeachment hearings
Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a fervent defender of President Donald Trump, will be placed on the House Intelligence Committee as the impeachment inquiry against the president enters its public phase. Source link: Click here for more
Trump’s ex-top Russia expert described frustration with Giuliani, according to testimony
Fiona Hill’s testimony offered a gripping account of the rising tensions between members of the National Security Council and a small group of individuals who Trump directed to run Ukraine policy. Source link: Click here for more
Trump on Bloomberg: ‘He’s got some personal problems’
“He’s not going to do well but I think he’s going to hurt [former Vice President Joe] Biden actually,” Trump said of Michael Bloomberg. Source link: Click here for more