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Anonymous Trump official who wrote New York Times op-ed has a book coming out – CNN

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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READ: Top US diplomat to Ukraine’s opening statement for impeachment inquiry – CNN

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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Trump compares impeachment probe to ‘lynching,’ once again creating political firestorm around race – The Washington Post

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Lynching, the extrajudicial murder of an untried suspect, usually by a mob and often by hanging, has a unique history in the United States because of its direct link to slavery and racism. In the United States, more than 4,700 lynchings were recorded between 1882 and 1968, according to the NAACP. Of those murdered people, almost three quarters were black men, women and children. An untold number of runaway slaves…

Putin and Erdogan Announce Plan for Northeast Syria, Bolstering Russian Influence – The New York Times

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

As the United States and Western Europe vacillated in their approach to Syria — to the frustration of Turkey and other Middle Eastern powers — Russia chose to protect its ally, Mr. al-Assad, and stuck with him despite fierce criticism from the West that the Syrian ruler was a brutal despot. The upshot, Russians now say, is that while their country lacks the West’s economic might, it can be counted…

Parliament denies Boris Johnson support for his fast-tracked Brexit deal, making Oct. 31 exit unlikely – The Washington Post

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Corbyn made a peace offering, of a sort. He offered Johnson: “Work with us, all of us, to agree a reasonable timetable, and I suspect this House will vote to debate, scrutinize and I hope amend the detail of this bill.”

Democrats now have a real chance at winning the Senate in 2020 – CNN

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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Diplomat who raised alarm about withholding aid to Ukraine testifies in impeachment probe – The Washington Post

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Here’s what you need to know to understand the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. How we got here: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of an official impeachment inquiry against President Trump on Sept. 24, 2019. Here’s what has happened since then. What’s happening now: Lawmakers are conducting an inquiry, which could lead to impeachment. An impeachment would mean the U.S. House thinks the president is no longer fit…

Russia, Turkey agree to jointly remove Kurdish fighters along Turkey’s border in northern Syria as U.S. withdraws troops – The Washington Post

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Erdogan said shortly before departing for Russia on Tuesday that between 700 and 800 Kurdish fighters have withdrawn as part of the agreement. “It is said that the remaining 1,200, up to 1,300, are continuing to exit rapidly,” he said, citing information from Turkey’s defense minister.

Jimmy Carter Fractures Pelvis, Is Hospitalized After Fall – NPR

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

After being taken to a hospital for observation and treatment of a minor pelvic fracture, former President Jimmy Carter “is in good spirits and is looking forward to recovering at home,” the Carter Center says. Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports / Reuters hide caption toggle caption Dale Zanine/USA Today Sports / Reuters After being taken to a hospital for observation and treatment of a minor pelvic fracture, former President Jimmy Carter…

Graham and Fox News expert showed Trump a map to change his mind about Syria withdrawal – NBC News

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

WASHINGTON — In the days after President Donald Trump paved the way for Turkey to invade Syria, several of his closest allies went to the White House — twice — to try to change his mind, according to four people familiar with the meetings. Retired Gen. Jack Keane, a Fox News analyst, first walked the president through a map showing Syria, Turkey and Iraq on Oct. 8, pointing out the…

CNN Poll: 50% support impeaching Trump and removing him from office – CNN

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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Trump impeachment inquiry: ​William Taylor, top diplomat in Ukraine, to testify to House committees — live updates – CBS News

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Trump urges Republicans to get tougher on impeachment Key facts and latest news William Taylor, the top U.S. official in Ukraine, is scheduled to testify before lawmakers behind closed doors on Tuesday. President Trump on Monday urged Republicans to unite behind him on impeachment, saying they “have to get tougher and fight.” Russ Vought, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), tweeted Monday morning that he…

In Canadian Vote, Trudeau’s Liberals On Top, But Lose Absolute Majority – NPR

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a meeting in Mexico City earlier this month. Hector Vivas/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Hector Vivas/Getty Images Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a meeting in Mexico City earlier this month. Hector Vivas/Getty Images Updated at 3:25 a.m. ET Canada’s Liberals appear to have won the most seats in Parliament — a result likely to hand Justin Trudeau a…

Tulsi Gabbard’s Clinton clash sparks speculation about her political future – CNN

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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Power blackouts likely again for hundreds of thousands of Californians this week – NBC News

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

LOS ANGELES — Less than two weeks after it was slammed for cutting off power to hundreds of thousands of customers to prevent wildfires, California’s biggest utility said Monday it will likely have to do it again this week. Pacific Gas & Electric Corp., or PG&E, said at a hastily arranged late afternoon news conference that it was calling, emailing and texting more than 200,000 customers in 15 Northern California…

Live updates: House rejects GOP resolution to censure Schiff for how he has handled the impeachment inquiry of Trump and the Mueller probe – The Washington Post

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Here’s what you need to know to understand the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. How we got here: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of an official impeachment inquiry against President Trump on Sept. 24, 2019. Here’s what has happened since then. What’s happening now: Lawmakers are conducting an inquiry, which could lead to impeachment. An impeachment would mean the U.S. House thinks the president is no longer fit…

Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party wins Canada’s general election – CNN

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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House rejects GOP measure censuring Schiff | TheHill – The Hill

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Democrats in the House turned aside a GOP-led privileged resolution to censure House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam SchiffAdam Bennett SchiffTrump lashes out at Pelosi as she visits Jordan to discuss Syria Trump’s insult-comic act enters danger zone  White House staggers after tumultuous 48 hours MORE (D-Calif.) on Monday in a straight party-line 218-185 vote. Republicans and President TrumpDonald John TrumpZuckerberg launches public defense of Facebook as attacks mount Trump leaning…

Trump urges GOP to fight for him | TheHill – The Hill

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

President TrumpDonald John TrumpZuckerberg launches public defense of Facebook as attacks mount Trump leaning toward keeping a couple hundred troops in eastern Syria: report Warren says making Israel aid conditional on settlement building is ‘on the table’ MORE delivered a pointed message Monday to Republicans beginning to break from their White House ally amid Democrats’ escalating impeachment investigation: Fight harder for me. “Republicans have to get tougher and fight,” Trump…

Former Clinton adviser spars with Tucker Carlson over Hillary Clinton’s Tulsi Gabbard accusation – Fox News

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Video Former Clinton adviser on Hillary accusing rivals of being Russian assets Reaction and analysis from former Clinton adviser Richard Goodstein on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight.’ Former Hillary Clinton adviser Richard Goodstein defended the former secretary of state Monday and her accusation that Democratic Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard is being groomed by Russia while appearing on “Tucker Carlson Tonight.” “What’s inexplicable, though, is she’s the only Democrat that interviewed for Donald…