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Russian Foreign Minister Visits Washington, D.C., To Meet With Trump And Pompeo
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for meetings with President Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
U.S. Claims Death Toll In Iran Is Higher Than Human Rights Groups' Estimate
Thursday, December 05, 2019
The U.S. claims Iran killed more than 1,000 people in recent riots and anti-government protests, which is higher than monitors have found and a claim that could cut both ways for those protesting.
Former Prisoner In Iran Says A New Hostage Crisis Is Brewing
Wednesday, December 04, 2019
Relatives of foreign nationals being held in Iran are seeking more attention for what they say is a new hostage crisis. A U.S. resident who was imprisoned in Iran is now telling his story.
Lawmakers Hold Confirmation Hearing For Stephen Biegun To Be State Department's No. 2
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Last week a confirmation hearing for the candidate to be No. 2 at the State Department was held. This job is important if Secretary of State Pompeo leaves the job to run for Senate.
Fiona Hill And David Holmes Testify In Public Impeachment Inquiry Hearings
Thursday, November 21, 2019
In her testimony, Fiona Hill, President Trump's former Russia adviser, warned lawmakers against promoting a "fictional narrative" that Ukraine, not Russia, interfered in the 2016 election.
Ex-White House Adviser Fiona Hill To Testify In Impeachment Probe
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Russia expert Fiona Hill testifies in the impeachment hearing Thursday. In her deposition, she warned Republicans against "going down a rabbit hole" and falling prey to Russian disinformation.
Gordon Sondland, U.S. Ambassador To The E.U., Testifies That There Was Quid Pro Quo
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, testified that military aid to Ukraine was conditioned on political investigations and that President Trump's direction was clear.
Secretary Of State Pompeo Announces Pro-Israel Move In Rare Press Briefing
Monday, November 18, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called a rare press conference to make a pro-Israel announcement, but steered away from questions about the impeachment inquiry and Ukraine.
Marie Yovanovitch, Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine, Tells Her Side Of The Story
Friday, November 15, 2019
When the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine was abruptly removed from her post this year, some Democratic lawmakers called it "a political hit job." Now that ambassador is telling her side of the story.
Yovanovitch, Ex-Ambassador To Ukraine, Will Testify In Trump Impeachment Hearing
Thursday, November 14, 2019
The diplomat will be the sole witness Friday, the second day of public testimony in the impeachment inquiry. State Department colleagues say she was removed after a slander campaign by Rudy Giuliani.
Key Officials Involved In Ukraine Detail What They Knew About White House Dealings
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
The House impeachment inquiry moved out into the open on Wednesday with the nation hearing directly from key witnesses.
Career Public Servants Testify On Ukraine
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Acting Ambassador William Taylor and Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent took copious notes about the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine. They'll testify publicly Wednesday.
Witnesses In House Impeachment Probe Testify Publicly This Week
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
With public hearings in the impeachment inquiry set to start Wednesday. We examine the evidence: Do recently released testimonies indicate a presidential abuse of power?
How The Impeachment Inquiry Has Tarnished Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has tried to stay out of the limelight in the impeachment inquiry, but as deposition transcripts are released, his role is coming into sharper focus.
House Committees Release More Transcripts From Impeachment Inquiry Depositions
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
The House impeachment committee has released more transcripts. The depositions paint a picture of parallel foreign policies toward Ukraine, raising questions about the secretary of state's role.
Closed-Door Impeachment Transcripts Are Being Made Public
Tuesday, November 05, 2019
The House committees leading the impeachment inquiry into President Trump have released the transcript of their interview with former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch.
House Committees Release Transcripts Of Testimony From Impeachment Inquiry
Monday, November 04, 2019
The House committees conducting the impeachment probe released the first transcripts of closed-door witness interviews. The transcripts included those of the former ambassador to Ukraine.
Why The Nominee For Ambassador To Russia Is Fielding Impeachment Inquiry Questions
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan has his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday to become the next U.S. ambassador to Russia. He may face some tough questions on Ukraine.
Pompeo's Possible Political Ambitions
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was not in the situation room during the U.S. raid against ISIS. Instead, he was in Kansas, on a trip that has once again sparked questions about a possible Senate run.
More State Department Employees Getting Lawyers Because Of Impeachment Inquiry
Friday, October 25, 2019
The impeachment investigation has led to a growing number of public servants looking for lawyers as they try to abide by conflicting instructions from the White House and Congress.