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Bolton summoned; first big vote set on impeachment probe

by LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Democratic lawmakers want to hear next week from the hawkish former national security adviser, who openly sparred over the administration’s approach to Ukraine.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Americans deserve full story on Trump’s actions

by The Editorial Board October 30, 2019December 27, 2019

The information the public has so far is damning, and a full, unobstructed impeachment inquiry is necessary to find out the rest.

Nation & World, Politics

Read it: Resolution on impeachment calls for open hearings for next phase

by MATTHEW DALY Associated Press October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

The House is expected to vote on the resolution on Thursday.

Adam Schiff, Jamie Raskin, Eric Swalwell, Carolyn Maloney

Nation & World, News, Politics

House Democrats plan 1st formal vote on impeachment inquiry

by MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press October 28, 2019October 29, 2019

Also Monday, a former national security official defied a House subpoena, escalating a standoff between Congress and the White House over who will testify in the impeachment inquiry.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Probe of Russia probe will reveal ‘really bad things,’ Trump says

by MICHAEL BALSAMO Associated Press October 25, 2019December 27, 2019

The president comments after it’s revealed that the Justice Department is now scrutinizing the government’s Russia investigation as a criminal matter.

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Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News, Sports

Trump critic José Andrés will throw 1st pitch at World Series game Trump will attend

by Associated Press October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

Chef José Andrés has repeatedly opposed Trump’s immigration policies and his government’s response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

Nation & World

U.S budget deficit surges to $984 billion, highest in 7 years

by MARTIN CRUTSINGER Associated Press October 25, 2019October 25, 2019

The deficit increases 26% over last year, reflecting the 2017 tax cut and increased spending.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: GOP faced with the most damning impeachment testimony yet

by Jon Healey October 25, 2019December 27, 2019

How bad was diplomat William Taylor’s testimony for President Donald Trump? Bad enough to prompt dozens of House Republicans on Wednesday to interrupt the impeachment inquiry, arguing that the process should be conducted in public, not in secret. Three House committees have been taking depositions privately in day-long sessions held in a secure room in […]