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An Army officer who heard the July 25 call will testify today about Trump’s foreign policy Oct 29, 2019

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Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, was part of a small group of White House officials assigned to listen in on Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

New details on how U.S. killed ISIS leader – and the next targets Oct 28, 2019

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President Trump announced Sunday morning that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the elusive Islamic State commander, died during a U.S. military operation in Syria.

White House delayed Ukraine trade decision in August Oct 25, 2019

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The White House’s trade representative in late August withdrew a recommendation to restore some of Ukraine’s trade privileges after John Bolton warned him that President Trump probably would oppose any action that benefited the government in Kyiv.

Republicans storm closed-door impeachment hearing Oct 24, 2019

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A group of Trump’s congressional allies escalated their complaints about the impeachment inquiry by barging into a secure facility on Capitol Hill where a Pentagon official was to testify before the House Intelligence Committee.

Taylor testifies Trump made Ukraine aid contingent on public pledge to investigate Bidens Oct 23, 2019

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The explosive, closed-door testimony from acting ambassador William B. Taylor Jr. undermined Trump’s insistence that he never pressured Ukrainian officials in a potentially improper “quid pro quo.”

Trump soured on Ukraine after talking to Putin, as Russia tries to divide Americans on Instagram Oct 22, 2019

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President Trump’s effort to pressure Ukraine for information he could use against political rivals came as he was being urged to adopt a hostile view of that country by its regional adversaries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump nixed G-7 plans under pressure from Republicans Oct 21, 2019

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President Trump was forced to abandon his decision to host next year’s Group of Seven summit at his private golf club in Florida after it became clear the move had alienated Republicans and given Democrats another possible article for impeachment.

Perry is resigning, as Mulvaney tries to walks back press room admission Oct 18, 2019

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Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney admitted during a news conference yesterday that President Trump withheld nearly $400 million in military aid in part to pressure Ukraine to pursue an investigation that could benefit him politically.

McConnell preps Senate GOP for impeachment trial amid another arrest and more depositions Oct 17, 2019

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Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Republican senators Wednesday to be ready for an impeachment trial of Trump as soon as Thanksgiving.

Warren holds her own as rivals pile on in Democratic debate Oct 16, 2019

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Elizabeth Warren came under sustained attack for the first time during last night’s Democratic primary debate in Ohio.