Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson appears in the following:

4 Senior White House Officials Were Supposed To Testify On The Hill But Didn't Show Up

Monday, November 04, 2019

The top lawyer on the National Security Council didn't show up Monday at the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump. He was the point person for concerns about a call with Ukraine's president.

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Sunday Politics

Sunday, November 03, 2019

We look at what to expect in the impeachment inquiry. Also, Sen. Elizabeth Warren finally released a plan for how to pay for Medicare for All.

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Former National Security Official Charles Kupperman Fails To Appear For Deposition

Monday, October 28, 2019

Charles Kupperman, a former top official on National Security Council, failed to appear Monday for his deposition in the House impeachment inquiry. Kupperman's decision did not go over well.

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'It Was Like a Movie': Trump Announces Death of ISIS Leader

Monday, October 28, 2019

And other non-impeachment related news stories from over the weekend. 

Bolton Deputy Wants Court Ruling Before He Talks In Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Monday, October 28, 2019

Charles Kupperman did not appear Monday on Capitol Hill. House investigators want to press him on key parts of an account that President Trump built a shadow foreign policy team to pressure Ukraine.

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Democrats Now Have An Unlikely Ally In Trump Impeachment Inquiry – John Bolton

Sunday, October 27, 2019

He doesn't cut the profile of a member of "The Resistance," but Bolton's opposition to a pressure campaign to get Ukraine to investigate conspiracy theories may pit him against his former boss.

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News Brief: DOJ Investigates Russia Probe, Impeachment Latest, Iraq Protests

Friday, October 25, 2019

The Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation. Also, a look at Republican response to the impeachment inquiry and protests in Iraq.

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John Bolton's Place In Ukraine Policy

Friday, October 25, 2019

John Bolton's role in the events that sparked the House's impeachment inquiry is coming to light. It could change his political legacy.

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Sunday Politics

Sunday, October 20, 2019

An update on President Trump's G-7 announcement, the Ukraine scandal and the impeachment inquiry.

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News Brief: Pence In Turkey, Gordon Sondland Profile, Chicago Teachers

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Vice President Pence is meeting with Turkey's President Erdogan in Ankara, trying to convince him to stop the assault on the Kurds in Syria. Also, a look at the history of Gordon Sondland.

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Trump Vs. Congress On Syria

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Vice President Pence and Secretary of State Pompeo are traveling to Turkey as President Trump continues to face criticism at home over his Syria policy.

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Debate Wrap-Up: Candidates Focus Attacks On Elizabeth Warren

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Twelve Democratic presidential contenders took to the debate stage in Westerville, Ohio, Tuesday night. The issue of impeachment was at the top of the agenda.

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What To Watch For During The 4th Democratic Debate

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Twelve Democratic candidates debate Tuesday in Ohio, as the race has been shaken by impeachment, Bernie Sanders' heart attack and Elizabeth Warren's challenge to longtime front-runner Joe Biden.

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For Democratic Presidential Candidates, There's A Lot Up In The Air

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Twelve presidential candidates are set to debate in Westerville, Ohio, Tuesday night. It will be the largest crowd on a debate stage yet, and the first since the House launched an impeachment inquiry.

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Huge Political Battle Escalates Over House Impeachment Inquiry

Wednesday, October 09, 2019

The White House has intensified its fight against House Democrats' impeachment inquiry — saying the administration will not provide any documents or testimony.

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White House Sends Letter Arguing Impeachment Inquiry Is Illegitimate

Tuesday, October 08, 2019

The White House sent a letter to House Democrats saying their impeachment probe "lacks any legitimate constitutional foundation" setting up a standoff between Congress and the Trump administration.

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Trump Faces Pushback From GOP Over Decision To Pull U.S. Forces Back In Syria

Monday, October 07, 2019

President Trump is facing major pushback within the GOP over his decision to pull U.S. forces back in northern Syria. He's facing muted criticism for asking Ukraine and China to investigate Joe Biden.

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Sunday Politics

Sunday, October 06, 2019

Subpoenas are issued to the White House, the State Department misses its subpoena deadline, plus what GOP lawmakers are saying — or not — about the impeachment inquiry.

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Former Ukraine Envoy Kurt Volker To Testify On Capitol Hill In Closed-Door Session

Thursday, October 03, 2019

House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Mike Quigley, a Democrat, explains what the panel expects to gain from closed-door hearings Thursday with former Ukraine envoy Kurt Volker.

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Sunday Politics

Sunday, September 29, 2019

The coming week will likely bring a messaging war, as well as a battle between Congress and the Trump administration over the levers of oversight power.

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