Trump, Erdogan Have "Frank" Discussion About Syria
The U.S. president welcomed the Turkish leader to the White House for talks about Syria and also Turkey's decision to buy a Russian defense system.
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Trump Makes No Promises On China Trade Deal
President Trump says a mini trade agreement with China could happen "soon," but he offered no guarantees. In a speech to the Economic Club of New York, Trump downplayed the cost of his trade war.
What We Learned From Reading Thousands Of Pages Of Impeachment Inquiry Transcripts
Here are eight things that stood out from the past week's release of closed-door deposition transcripts.
Ukraine Pressure Campaign Undermined 'Rule Of Law,' Top State Dept. Official Says
"Politically related prosecutions ... undermine the rule of law," George Kent said in his deposition. The transcript of his interview with impeachment investigators was released on Thursday.
Ambassador: Giuliani, Acting In Trump's Interest, Tried To Cast Biden In 'Bad Light'
In the new public phase of the impeachment inquiry, William Taylor's is the fifth transcript of testimony released. Democratic lawmakers called his closed-door deposition a game-changer.
Ex-Ambassador To Ukraine Says She Was Told To 'Watch My Back'
Marie Yovanovitch said she found out from Ukrainian officials that President Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and his associates were targeting her and wanted a different person on the job.
Whistleblower Offers To Field Written Questions About Call Trump Says Was 'Perfecto'
An offer has been made to the House Intelligence Committee to open a direct channel between the whistleblower and Republicans as long as the questions do not compromise the individual's identity.
How Ukraine's President Wound Up In The Middle Of The Trump Impeachment Inquiry
The infamous July 25 call between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and President Trump made what was already a delicate diplomatic situation for the new Ukrainian president even more complicated.
Trump's Russia Director To Leave National Security Council Amid Impeachment Inquiry
Tim Morrison, a White House official asked to testify Thursday in the impeachment inquiry into President Trump, is expected to leave the National Security Council imminently, three sources told NPR.
If U.S. Takes Syrian Oil, It May Violate International Laws Against Pillage
President Trump is leaving some U.S. troops in Syria, with the goal of controlling Syria's oil fields. But legal experts say exploiting the oil could amount to pillaging — a war crime.