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Hillary Clinton hints Tulsi Gabbard is being groomed by Russia as third-party candidate – live Hillary Clinton hints Tulsi Gabbard is being groomed by Russia as third-party candidate – live
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Here’s where things stand so far today:
Trump told reporters Mick Mulvaney had “clarified” his admission yesterday that the delay in dispersing military aid to Ukraine was the result of a quid pro quo. The acting White House chief of staff issued a statement last night denying the charge, just hours after he told reporters that the aid was delayed because of Trump’s request for an investigation into the Democrats.
Hillary Clinton suggested that the Russians may be “grooming” Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to launch a third-party White House bid.
The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said Trump’s letter to him urging caution in Syria showed a lack of respect, warning that he would respond to the US president’s breach of decorum in time.
There will be plenty more coming up, so stay tuned.
Trump is taking questions from reporters about the Ukraine controversy after speaking to the two NASA astronauts who are participating in the first all-woman spacewalk.
Asked about Mick Mulvaney’s admission that the delay in dispersing military aid to Ukraine was related to the president’s request for an investigation into Democrats, Trump said: “I think he clarified that.”
President Trump on Cos Mick Mulvaney: "I think he clarified it." On Turkey: "They're back to the full pause." on Syria: "We've taken control of the oil in the Middle East."
Last night, the acting White House chief of staff issued a statement that said: “The only reasons we were holding the money was because of concern about lack of support from other nations and concerns over corruption. There never was any condition on the flow of the aid related to the matter of the DNC server.”
But hours earlier, Mulvaney described the requested investigation into the 2016 election and told reporters: “That’s why we held up the money.”
Addressing concerns that the Trump administration had allowed political interests to influence foreign policy, Mulvaney said: “I have news for everybody: Get over it. ... There is going to be political influence in foreign policy.”
Flanked by Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump, the president has just concluded a call to Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, the NASA astronauts who are participating in the first spacewalk conducted entirely by women.Flanked by Mike Pence and Ivanka Trump, the president has just concluded a call to Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, the NASA astronauts who are participating in the first spacewalk conducted entirely by women.
"This is President Donald Trump. Do you hear me?""Can hear you." Trump congratulates Christina Koch & Jessica Meir during the first all-woman spacewalk. First time since 1969 Moon landing that sitting president speaks directly to astronauts while they are outside a spacecraft pic.twitter.com/5iEdM1qiA9"This is President Donald Trump. Do you hear me?""Can hear you." Trump congratulates Christina Koch & Jessica Meir during the first all-woman spacewalk. First time since 1969 Moon landing that sitting president speaks directly to astronauts while they are outside a spacecraft pic.twitter.com/5iEdM1qiA9
Trump praised Koch and Meir as “very brave, brilliant women” and told them that the country was “very proud” of them.Trump praised Koch and Meir as “very brave, brilliant women” and told them that the country was “very proud” of them.
The president also reiterated his goal of seeing NASA launch an expedition to Mars. Trump said: “First the moon and then we go to Mars.”The president also reiterated his goal of seeing NASA launch an expedition to Mars. Trump said: “First the moon and then we go to Mars.”
Hillary Clinton is doubling down on her suggestion that the Russians are “grooming” Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to launch a third-party White House bid.Hillary Clinton is doubling down on her suggestion that the Russians are “grooming” Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard to launch a third-party White House bid.
Clinton did not mention Gabbard by name when she said: “I’m not making any predictions, but I think they’ve got their eye on someone who’s currently in the Democratic primary and are grooming her to be the third-party candidate. She’s the favorite of the Russians. They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far.”Clinton did not mention Gabbard by name when she said: “I’m not making any predictions, but I think they’ve got their eye on someone who’s currently in the Democratic primary and are grooming her to be the third-party candidate. She’s the favorite of the Russians. They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far.”
When asked if the former secretary of state was referring to Gabbard, Clinton’s spokesperson said: “If the nesting doll fits.”When asked if the former secretary of state was referring to Gabbard, Clinton’s spokesperson said: “If the nesting doll fits.”
Update from @merica: when asked if the former secretary of state was referring to Gabbard, Clinton spox Nick Merrill said, “If the nesting doll fits.” “This is not some outlandish claim,” Merrill added. “This is reality.”Update from @merica: when asked if the former secretary of state was referring to Gabbard, Clinton spox Nick Merrill said, “If the nesting doll fits.” “This is not some outlandish claim,” Merrill added. “This is reality.”
Trump reportedly intends to participate in a forum on criminal justice alongside several of the Democratic presidential candidates in South Carolina.Trump reportedly intends to participate in a forum on criminal justice alongside several of the Democratic presidential candidates in South Carolina.
The State, a South Carolina newspaper, reports:The State, a South Carolina newspaper, reports:
His participation will bring him to a historically black college in South Carolina, where he will share billing with half a dozen Democrats vying to replace him in 2020.His participation will bring him to a historically black college in South Carolina, where he will share billing with half a dozen Democrats vying to replace him in 2020.
The lead-up to Trump’s decision to join the program at Benedict College in Columbia the weekend of Oct. 25-27 was closely-guarded by organizers, who feared the president would either change his mind or alienate those who had already committed to attending or participating.The lead-up to Trump’s decision to join the program at Benedict College in Columbia the weekend of Oct. 25-27 was closely-guarded by organizers, who feared the president would either change his mind or alienate those who had already committed to attending or participating.
Two sources familiar with planning for the event confirmed Trump’s attendance to The State on Friday afternoon. The White House also confirmed Trump intends on going.Two sources familiar with planning for the event confirmed Trump’s attendance to The State on Friday afternoon. The White House also confirmed Trump intends on going.
A tense argument about the impeachment inquiry has broken out on the House floor between the Democratic majority leader Steny Hoyer and the Republican whip Steve Scalise.A tense argument about the impeachment inquiry has broken out on the House floor between the Democratic majority leader Steny Hoyer and the Republican whip Steve Scalise.
Scalise, a Republican of Louisiana, is complaining that Democrats are conducting the inquiry behind the closed doors and without holding a formal vote to authorize the investigation, although that is not legally required.Scalise, a Republican of Louisiana, is complaining that Democrats are conducting the inquiry behind the closed doors and without holding a formal vote to authorize the investigation, although that is not legally required.
!! Steny Hoyer and Steve Scalise are yelling at each other on the House floor about Dems keeping impeachment depositions behind closed doors and not letting members on relevant committees in the room. “This is not fairness. This is not how it’s always been done,” Scalise says.!! Steny Hoyer and Steve Scalise are yelling at each other on the House floor about Dems keeping impeachment depositions behind closed doors and not letting members on relevant committees in the room. “This is not fairness. This is not how it’s always been done,” Scalise says.
Scalise also falsely claimed that the whistleblower complaint on Trumps’s Ukraine call had been largely debunked, reiterating an oft-repeated talking point of the president’s.Scalise also falsely claimed that the whistleblower complaint on Trumps’s Ukraine call had been largely debunked, reiterating an oft-repeated talking point of the president’s.
Scalise, during colloquy with Hoyer, says the whistleblower complaint has been largely "debunked" even though virtually every aspect has been bolstered and supported by subsequent testimony.Scalise, during colloquy with Hoyer, says the whistleblower complaint has been largely "debunked" even though virtually every aspect has been bolstered and supported by subsequent testimony.
In a tweet thread commenting on the situation in Syria, Trump claimed that the ceasefire in Syria (which Turkey has actually called a “pause”) is working and that some European nations have agreed to take Islamic State fighters from the region.In a tweet thread commenting on the situation in Syria, Trump claimed that the ceasefire in Syria (which Turkey has actually called a “pause”) is working and that some European nations have agreed to take Islamic State fighters from the region.
Just spoke to President @RTErdogan of Turkey. He told me there was minor sniper and mortar fire that was quickly eliminated. He very much wants the ceasefire, or pause, to work. Likewise, the Kurds want it, and the ultimate solution, to happen. Too bad there wasn’t.....Just spoke to President @RTErdogan of Turkey. He told me there was minor sniper and mortar fire that was quickly eliminated. He very much wants the ceasefire, or pause, to work. Likewise, the Kurds want it, and the ultimate solution, to happen. Too bad there wasn’t.....
....I have just been notified that some European Nations are now willing, for the first time, to take the ISIS Fighters that came from their nations. This is good news, but should have been done after WE captured them. Anyway, big progress being made!!!!....I have just been notified that some European Nations are now willing, for the first time, to take the ISIS Fighters that came from their nations. This is good news, but should have been done after WE captured them. Anyway, big progress being made!!!!
Hillary Clinton has just done an interview with David Plouffe, Barack Obama’s former campaign manager, and wow. She did not hold back.Hillary Clinton has just done an interview with David Plouffe, Barack Obama’s former campaign manager, and wow. She did not hold back.
For starters, the former Democratic presidential candidate suggested that Russia had compromising information, or kompromat, on Trump.For starters, the former Democratic presidential candidate suggested that Russia had compromising information, or kompromat, on Trump.
Clinton also said she thought Jill Stein, the Green Party’s 2016 presidential nominee, was a Russian asset: “Yeah, she’s a Russian asset – I mean, totally. They know they can’t win without a third-party candidate. So I don’t know who it’s going to be, but I will guarantee you they will have a vigorous third-party challenge in the key states that they most needed.”Clinton also said she thought Jill Stein, the Green Party’s 2016 presidential nominee, was a Russian asset: “Yeah, she’s a Russian asset – I mean, totally. They know they can’t win without a third-party candidate. So I don’t know who it’s going to be, but I will guarantee you they will have a vigorous third-party challenge in the key states that they most needed.”
Clinton did offer a suggestion of who the next “Russian asset” might be: Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard.Clinton did offer a suggestion of who the next “Russian asset” might be: Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard.
Clinton said in an apparent reference to the Hawaii congresswoman: “I’m not making any predictions, but I think they’ve got their eye on someone who’s currently in the Democratic primary and are grooming her to be the third-party candidate. She’s the favorite of the Russians. They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far.”Clinton said in an apparent reference to the Hawaii congresswoman: “I’m not making any predictions, but I think they’ve got their eye on someone who’s currently in the Democratic primary and are grooming her to be the third-party candidate. She’s the favorite of the Russians. They have a bunch of sites and bots and other ways of supporting her so far.”
During Tuesday’s presidential debate, Gabbard lashed out against a New York Times article that noted she was frequently mentioned on Russian state media, a surprising trend given that she is polling in the low single digits.During Tuesday’s presidential debate, Gabbard lashed out against a New York Times article that noted she was frequently mentioned on Russian state media, a surprising trend given that she is polling in the low single digits.
However, the congresswoman has said she would not launch an independent presidential bid if she lost the Democratic nomination.However, the congresswoman has said she would not launch an independent presidential bid if she lost the Democratic nomination.
Jane Fonda is holding another protest in Washington as part of her Fire Drill Fridays campaign, which is meant to bring more attention to the climate crisis. Watch the Guardian’s live feed below.Jane Fonda is holding another protest in Washington as part of her Fire Drill Fridays campaign, which is meant to bring more attention to the climate crisis. Watch the Guardian’s live feed below.
The 81-year-old actor was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol last Friday as part of the campaign.The 81-year-old actor was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol last Friday as part of the campaign.
She told the Los Angeles Times recently that she was inspired to act by Greta Thunberg, the teenage climate activist from Sweden who recently condemned inaction to combat the crisis during the UN general assembly.She told the Los Angeles Times recently that she was inspired to act by Greta Thunberg, the teenage climate activist from Sweden who recently condemned inaction to combat the crisis during the UN general assembly.
Fonda said of Thunberg: “[S]he read the [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report and she realized that the crisis was barreling straight at us, like a train, and looked around and people weren’t behaving appropriately. It so traumatized her that she stopped eating. I hadn’t realized that she stopped eating and speaking for almost a year. And that really hit me.”Fonda said of Thunberg: “[S]he read the [Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change] report and she realized that the crisis was barreling straight at us, like a train, and looked around and people weren’t behaving appropriately. It so traumatized her that she stopped eating. I hadn’t realized that she stopped eating and speaking for almost a year. And that really hit me.”
Today is a quieter day in the impeachment inquiry, with no closed-door interviews scheduled on Capitol Hill.Today is a quieter day in the impeachment inquiry, with no closed-door interviews scheduled on Capitol Hill.
The schedule will pick up again starting Tuesday, with acting US ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor speaking to the House committees leading the investigation.The schedule will pick up again starting Tuesday, with acting US ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor speaking to the House committees leading the investigation.
Next week’s impeachment depositions, per official working on inquiry: Tuesday: Amb William Taylor Wednesday: Amb Philip Reeker + OMB Associate Director for Nat’l Security Michael Duffey Thursday: Deputy Assistant Sec of Defense Laura Cooper + Lt. Col. Alexander VindmanNext week’s impeachment depositions, per official working on inquiry: Tuesday: Amb William Taylor Wednesday: Amb Philip Reeker + OMB Associate Director for Nat’l Security Michael Duffey Thursday: Deputy Assistant Sec of Defense Laura Cooper + Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
A Republican congressman who sits on the House foreign affairs committee, one of the three panels leading the impeachment inquiry against Trump, appeared open to the possibility that the president may have committed impeachable offenses in his conduct toward Ukraine.A Republican congressman who sits on the House foreign affairs committee, one of the three panels leading the impeachment inquiry against Trump, appeared open to the possibility that the president may have committed impeachable offenses in his conduct toward Ukraine.
GOP Rep. Francis Rooney on CNN repeatedly refused to rule out that Trump's conduct toward Ukraine is impeachable -- says he wants to hear from next week's witnesses but finds it "troubling" and compares it to Nixon calling Watergate a "witch hunt" when it really wasn't.GOP Rep. Francis Rooney on CNN repeatedly refused to rule out that Trump's conduct toward Ukraine is impeachable -- says he wants to hear from next week's witnesses but finds it "troubling" and compares it to Nixon calling Watergate a "witch hunt" when it really wasn't.
However, another House Republican who is a member of the intelligence committee seemed entirely unconcerned that Trump had reportedly delegated his Ukraine policy to Rudy Giuliani, his personal lawyer.However, another House Republican who is a member of the intelligence committee seemed entirely unconcerned that Trump had reportedly delegated his Ukraine policy to Rudy Giuliani, his personal lawyer.
Conaway added: “So he should have wide latitude as to how he gets his advice.”Conaway added: “So he should have wide latitude as to how he gets his advice.”
The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said that Trump’s letter to him urging caution in Syria showed a lack of respect, and he warned that he would respond to it in time.The Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said that Trump’s letter to him urging caution in Syria showed a lack of respect, and he warned that he would respond to it in time.
Wow. #Erdogan tells news conference the letter sent by @realDonaldTrump telling him not to be a ‘tough guy’ wasn’t in line with diplomatic or political customs. He said they wouldn’t forget the lack of respect. “When the time comes necessary steps will be taken” pic.twitter.com/PU9062krr6Wow. #Erdogan tells news conference the letter sent by @realDonaldTrump telling him not to be a ‘tough guy’ wasn’t in line with diplomatic or political customs. He said they wouldn’t forget the lack of respect. “When the time comes necessary steps will be taken” pic.twitter.com/PU9062krr6
The White House confirmed earlier this week that Trump sent a letter to Erdogan on the situation in Syria. The letter concluded: “Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool! I will call you later.”The White House confirmed earlier this week that Trump sent a letter to Erdogan on the situation in Syria. The letter concluded: “Don’t be a tough guy. Don’t be a fool! I will call you later.”
Erdogan said the letter was not in line with usual diplomatic customs and showed a lack of respect. The Turkish president, who is meeting with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, said: “When the time comes, necessary steps will be taken.”Erdogan said the letter was not in line with usual diplomatic customs and showed a lack of respect. The Turkish president, who is meeting with Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, said: “When the time comes, necessary steps will be taken.”
The Baltimore Sun commemorated the loss of the city’s longtime congressman, Elijah Cummings, with a front-page story under the headline “A strong voice stilled.”The Baltimore Sun commemorated the loss of the city’s longtime congressman, Elijah Cummings, with a front-page story under the headline “A strong voice stilled.”
Terrific @baltimoresun front page today pic.twitter.com/ilZWMHXWCXTerrific @baltimoresun front page today pic.twitter.com/ilZWMHXWCX
Cummings, a key figure in the impeachment inquiry against Trump as the Democratic chairman of the House oversight committee, represented his Baltimore district for more than 20 years.Cummings, a key figure in the impeachment inquiry against Trump as the Democratic chairman of the House oversight committee, represented his Baltimore district for more than 20 years.
He died yesterday at the age of 68 and has been heralded by many of his fellow lawmakers as a “giant” in fighting to improve American democracy and the lives of his constituents.He died yesterday at the age of 68 and has been heralded by many of his fellow lawmakers as a “giant” in fighting to improve American democracy and the lives of his constituents.
State department official George Kent told House investigators leading the impeachment inquiry against Trump that he raised concerns about Hunter Biden’s foreign business activities in 2015, according to the Washington Post.State department official George Kent told House investigators leading the impeachment inquiry against Trump that he raised concerns about Hunter Biden’s foreign business activities in 2015, according to the Washington Post.
The Post reports:The Post reports:
George Kent, a deputy assistant secretary of state, testified Tuesday that he worried that Hunter Biden’s position at the firm Burisma Holdings would complicate efforts by U.S. diplomats to convey to Ukrainian officials the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality rules surrounding the deposition.George Kent, a deputy assistant secretary of state, testified Tuesday that he worried that Hunter Biden’s position at the firm Burisma Holdings would complicate efforts by U.S. diplomats to convey to Ukrainian officials the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of confidentiality rules surrounding the deposition.
Kent said he had concerns that Ukrainian officials would view Hunter Biden as a conduit for currying influence with his father, said the people. But when Kent raised the issue with Biden’s office, he was told the then-vice president didn’t have the ‘bandwidth’ to deal with the issue involving his son as his other son, Beau, was battling cancer, said the people familiar with his testimony.Kent said he had concerns that Ukrainian officials would view Hunter Biden as a conduit for currying influence with his father, said the people. But when Kent raised the issue with Biden’s office, he was told the then-vice president didn’t have the ‘bandwidth’ to deal with the issue involving his son as his other son, Beau, was battling cancer, said the people familiar with his testimony.
Another Post reporter said this of Kent’s testimony:Another Post reporter said this of Kent’s testimony:
It’s mildly irritating that all these diplomats now recall raising concerns, but did it so quietly that no one can recall their having done it, there’s no paper trail and they can’t recall who they told.The Trump/Biden episodes show that courage is hard and in short supply. https://t.co/zjTEe1kqhLIt’s mildly irritating that all these diplomats now recall raising concerns, but did it so quietly that no one can recall their having done it, there’s no paper trail and they can’t recall who they told.The Trump/Biden episodes show that courage is hard and in short supply. https://t.co/zjTEe1kqhL
The Republican senator Mitt Romney delivered a blistering critique of Trump’s Syria policy in a Senate floor speech yesterday, calling the US abandonment of the Kurds “a bloodstain on the annals of American history”.The Republican senator Mitt Romney delivered a blistering critique of Trump’s Syria policy in a Senate floor speech yesterday, calling the US abandonment of the Kurds “a bloodstain on the annals of American history”.
But as the Washington Post’s Aaron Blake noted, Romney also interestingly suggested that Trump may have been bullied into the decision by the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.But as the Washington Post’s Aaron Blake noted, Romney also interestingly suggested that Trump may have been bullied into the decision by the Turkish president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Mitt Romney: "I simply don't understand why the administration did not explain in advance to Erdogan that it's unacceptable for Turkey to attack an American ally.""Are we so weak and so inept diplomatically that Turkey forced the hand of the United States of America? Turkey?" pic.twitter.com/AbB59D5QqeMitt Romney: "I simply don't understand why the administration did not explain in advance to Erdogan that it's unacceptable for Turkey to attack an American ally.""Are we so weak and so inept diplomatically that Turkey forced the hand of the United States of America? Turkey?" pic.twitter.com/AbB59D5Qqe
The Utah Republican said: “It’s been … suggested that Turkey may have called America’s bluff, telling the president they are coming no matter what we did. If that’s so, we should know it. For it would tell us a great deal about how we should deal with Turkey, now and in the future.”The Utah Republican said: “It’s been … suggested that Turkey may have called America’s bluff, telling the president they are coming no matter what we did. If that’s so, we should know it. For it would tell us a great deal about how we should deal with Turkey, now and in the future.”
Romney suggested holding hearings to probe how Trump arrived at the controversial decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria.Romney suggested holding hearings to probe how Trump arrived at the controversial decision to withdraw US troops from northern Syria.
Romney’s criticism, combined with the fact that about two-thirds of House Republicans voted in favor of a resolution to condemn Trump’s troop withdrawal, indicates how far apart the president and his party are moving on foreign policy.Romney’s criticism, combined with the fact that about two-thirds of House Republicans voted in favor of a resolution to condemn Trump’s troop withdrawal, indicates how far apart the president and his party are moving on foreign policy.
Good morning, live blog readers!Good morning, live blog readers!
Donald Trump, who took office bragging that he had assembled a team of “my generals” to lead his administration, is now receiving severe criticism from at least three former top military leaders – including his former defense secretary, Gen James Mattis.Donald Trump, who took office bragging that he had assembled a team of “my generals” to lead his administration, is now receiving severe criticism from at least three former top military leaders – including his former defense secretary, Gen James Mattis.
Speaking at the Al Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York, Mattis mocked Trump for his lack of military service and for calling the former defense secretary “the most overrated general”.Speaking at the Al Smith Memorial Foundation dinner in New York, Mattis mocked Trump for his lack of military service and for calling the former defense secretary “the most overrated general”.
Referring to the bone spurs Trump cited to avoid serving in the Vietnam War, Mattis said: “I earned my spurs on the battlefield. Donald Trump earned his spurs in a letter from a doctor.”Referring to the bone spurs Trump cited to avoid serving in the Vietnam War, Mattis said: “I earned my spurs on the battlefield. Donald Trump earned his spurs in a letter from a doctor.”
"I’m not just an overrated general. I’m the most overrated general," Mattis says. "I'm honored to be considered that by Donald Trump because he also called Meryl Streep an overrated actress. So I guess I'm the Meryl Streep of generals, and frankly that sounds pretty good to me." pic.twitter.com/Hzpe5lUeje"I’m not just an overrated general. I’m the most overrated general," Mattis says. "I'm honored to be considered that by Donald Trump because he also called Meryl Streep an overrated actress. So I guess I'm the Meryl Streep of generals, and frankly that sounds pretty good to me." pic.twitter.com/Hzpe5lUeje
Trump is taking heat from other former military leaders as well. Adm William McRaven, a former commander of the US Special Operations Command, penned a New York Times op-ed entitled Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President. And retired four-star Gen Barry McCaffrey slammed Trump’s Syria policy as “inexplicable”.Trump is taking heat from other former military leaders as well. Adm William McRaven, a former commander of the US Special Operations Command, penned a New York Times op-ed entitled Our Republic Is Under Attack From the President. And retired four-star Gen Barry McCaffrey slammed Trump’s Syria policy as “inexplicable”.
Given that Trump has no events on his public schedule today, it seems likely his Twitter feed will soon be offering some commentary on these military critics.Given that Trump has no events on his public schedule today, it seems likely his Twitter feed will soon be offering some commentary on these military critics.
Here’s what else the blog is keeping its eye on:Here’s what else the blog is keeping its eye on:
Today is the subpoena-imposed deadline for energy secretary Rick Perry and acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney to hand over documents in the impeachment inquiry, but it seems unlikely that they will comply given that they are current Trump administration officials.Today is the subpoena-imposed deadline for energy secretary Rick Perry and acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney to hand over documents in the impeachment inquiry, but it seems unlikely that they will comply given that they are current Trump administration officials.
Secretary of state Mike Pompeo is in Jerusalem, where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this morning.Secretary of state Mike Pompeo is in Jerusalem, where he met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this morning.
The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group will open in Washington today.The annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group will open in Washington today.
The blog is watching all of that, so stay tuned.The blog is watching all of that, so stay tuned.