2019 October

Democrat unveils bill capping number of ambassadors who are political appointees

Rep. Ami BeraAmerish (Ami) Babulal BeraDemocrats bicker over strategy on impeachment Seniors deserve access to Health Savings Accounts Democratic lawmakers support Bustos after DCCC resignations MORE (D-Calif.) on Wednesday unveiled new legislation that would limit the number of ambassadors who are political appointees, at a time when tensions within the State Department are becoming central to […]

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Cruz, Cotton: US should withdraw from surveillance flight treaty

Sens. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzCruz, Cotton: US should withdraw from surveillance flight treaty The Memo: After Vindman, GOP anxiety deepens Trump’s Russia ambassador nominee say US hasn’t withdrawn from surveillance flight treaty MORE (R-Texas) and Tom CottonThomas (Tom) Bryant CottonCruz, Cotton: US should withdraw from surveillance flight treaty Dem lawmaker raises concerns over ‘eavesdropping’ smart […]

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McConnell, McCarthy not notified ahead of Baghdadi raid

The top two Republicans on Capitol Hill say they were not notified by the administration ahead of the weekend raid that led to the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.   Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMurkowski, Collins say they won’t co-sponsor Graham’s impeachment resolution Senate rejects Paul effort to cut spending […]

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Game changer Zaha obviously happy at Palace, insists Hodgson

The Ivory Coast international caught the eye for Palace on Saturday and his manager believes his display proves his happiness at the club Roy Hodgson lauded Wilfried Zaha as a talisman after his goalscoring display in Crystal Palace’s 2-0 win over Fulham and is adamant the “game changer” is happy at Selhurst Park. Palace had […]

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'Pogba isn't a Barcelona type of player' – Scholes predicts Man Utd stay and captaincy

The Red Devils legend has suggested that talk of a rift with Jose Mourinho has been overplayed, with the midfielder a key figure at Old Trafford Paul Pogba is not “a Barcelona type player”, says Paul Scholes, with the midfielder urged to stick with Manchester United and revel in a captaincy role entrusted to him […]

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'Salah wasn't looking for it' – Carragher defends controversial Liverpool penalty

The Reds striker won a spot-kick in contentious circumstances late in the first-half against Crystal Palace, which James Milner duly scored Jamie Carragher has defended the decision to award Liverpool striker Mo Salah a controversial penalty as the Reds faced Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The Egypt international won a spot-kick following a challenge from […]

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Ukraine diplomat dodges questions on Trump controversy

Acting Ambassador William Taylor dodged questions about his testimony in the impeachment inquiry against President TrumpDonald John TrumpNumber of uninsured children rises for second year, tops 4 million Trump moment from White House Halloween trick-or-treat event goes viral White House official says transcript of Ukraine call omitted key phrases: report MORE at an event Tuesday in […]

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Trump announces death of al-Baghdadi successor

President TrumpDonald John TrumpNumber of uninsured children rises for second year, tops 4 million Trump moment from White House Halloween trick-or-treat event goes viral White House official says transcript of Ukraine call omitted key phrases: report MORE said Tuesday that U.S. forces had killed the “number one replacement” for Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, days after the ISIS […]

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Brennan responds to Trump tweet with advice for diplomats, intelligence agents and 'other courageous patriots'

Former CIA chief John BrennanJohn Owen BrennanBrennan responds to Trump tweet with advice for diplomats, intelligence agents and ‘other courageous patriots’ Justice Dept. to launch criminal investigation into its own Russia probe: report Quid pro quo in Ukraine? No, not yet MORE fired back on Tuesday after President TrumpDonald John TrumpNumber of uninsured children rises […]

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Democrats want answers from Pentagon chief on withheld Ukraine aid

Top Senate Democrats are demanding Defense Secretary Mark EsperMark EsperOvernight Defense: House approves Turkey sanctions in rebuke of Trump | Trump attacks on Army officer testifying spark backlash | Dems want answers from Esper over Ukraine aid House approves Turkey sanctions in rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump Democrats want answers from Pentagon chief on withheld […]

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