Donald Trump told the world that top Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was like a “dog” and was “whimpering and crying and screaming” as he died. But according to the Daily Beast, several Trump administration officials say that they were perplexed about the president’s comments, given that there is no way he could have heard audio of Baghdadi’s death ...
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Trump impeachment inquiry: What’s been said so far, and what could trip up the Democrats’ case
As the House-led impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine enters a new week, and its second month, here’s a look at some of what is known about the testimony Democrats have heard so far and what the next several weeks could entail. CBC | World News
Read More »Trump suggests impeachment probe was reason he kept ISIS raid secret
U.S. President Donald Trump is suggesting House Democrats’ impeachment probe contributed to his decision to withhold notice to congressional leaders before Saturday’s raid on Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. CBC | World News
Read More »Donald Trump Decided Not To Throw First Pitch In World Series Game 5 In Order To ‘Enhance Fan Experience’
Donald Trump decided he will show up a little late for Game 5 of the 2019 World Series and opted not to throw the first pitch, reportedly saying that the decisions were made in the name of enhancing “fan experience.” Trump had announced already that he will be in attendance for Game 5 of the World Series as the Houston ...
Read More »Democrats say diplomat offered corroborating information in Trump impeachment probe
A senior U.S. diplomat on Saturday offered what Democrats characterized as corroborating testimony in the impeachment inquiry against U.S. President Donald Trump, although the witness was expected to tell lawmakers his knowledge of the events at hand was limited. CBC | World News
Read More »Former Defense Secretary: It Is ‘Clear’ Donald Trump Attempted To ‘Extort’ Or ‘Bribe’ Ukraine President
In an interview with CNN, former Secretary of Defense William Cohen said that President Donald Trump‘s actions toward Ukraine constitute an impeachable offense, Newsweek reports. Cohen, who was a representative in the United States Congress during the Watergate scandal and later went on to serve in Bill Clinton’s cabinet, drew a parallel between Trump and Richard Nixon, suggesting that the ...
Read More »U.S. judge validates Trump impeachment inquiry, orders release of unredacted Mueller report
A U.S. judge on Friday validated the legality of the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump and ordered his administration to hand over an unredacted copy of former special counsel Robert Mueller’s report detailing Russian meddling in the 2016 election. CBC | World News
Read More »MLB umpire apologizes for tweet about assault weapon, civil war, Donald Trump
Big league umpire Rob Drake has apologized for sending a politicized tweet this week that referenced an assault weapon and criticism of President Donald Trump. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Toronto meeting was part of Ukraine pressure campaign by Trump team: U.S. diplomat
The testimony of U.S. diplomat Bill Taylor as part of congressional inquiries into whether President Donald Trump committed an impeachable offence included a teasing detail about a meeting in Canada. CBC | World News
Read More »MLB investigates umpire’s tweet calling for civil war if Trump is impeached
Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball will look into a politicized tweet by umpire Rob Drake that referenced a rifle and criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump. CBC | Sports News
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