Zelensky was thrust at the center of U.S. affairs last year after reports first emerged that Trump pressed him to announce an investigation into Biden over unfounded allegations of corruption. The conversation was at the center of the Democratic-led House's move to impeach the president. The Senate acquitted Trump earlier this year. … [Read more...] about Ukrainian president warns citizens against election interference
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Trump thinks he’s been given vast new powers. Now he’s going to use them
This is a remarkable development if he's utilizing this theory to do what he wants. Justice Roberts probably thought he was smacking Trump down by ruling in a different case that Trump does not have absolute immunity and therefore is not above the law. But it's clear Trump has taken the opposite lesson away from the Supreme Court. … [Read more...] about Trump thinks he’s been given vast new powers. Now he’s going to use them
Impeachment moved nobody but threatens trouble for Democrats
Trump’s RealClearPolitics approval average has gone from 43.8 percent at the end of July to 45.2 percent today. His polling average against his top rival (former Vice President Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden says Trump executive order is 'a reckless war on Social Security' Trump got into testy exchange with top GOP donor Adelson: report Blumenthal calls for declassification of materials detailing Russian threat to US elections MORE) has improved, if slightly. The last five head-to-head polls give Biden a 48.5 percent to 44 percent advantage, against a 51 percent to 44 percent advantage in July. … [Read more...] about Impeachment moved nobody but threatens trouble for Democrats
Pat Fallon wins GOP nomination in race to succeed DNI Ratcliffe
In May — after Texas’ March primary — Ratcliffe vacated his seat upon confirmation for the intelligence post. Instead of hosting a special election after Ratcliffe left his seat, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) opted to have local GOP leaders appoint a nominee for the general election. … [Read more...] about Pat Fallon wins GOP nomination in race to succeed DNI Ratcliffe
Democrat Dick Durbin to face Senate challenge from Chicago businessman
“He’s been a failure all his life in politics. He never had a job,” Wilson said about the 75-year-old incumbent. “When he got out of law school, all he did was went into office. He spent other people's money – taxpayers.’ Hasn't spent nothin' of his own.” … [Read more...] about Democrat Dick Durbin to face Senate challenge from Chicago businessman
