Trump cared more about ‘investigations’ than Ukraine, impeachment witness says
A witness testified at Wednesday’s first public impeachment hearing that President Donald Trump seemed to care more about his own political interests than about Ukraine’s welfare as the U.S. leader assessed ties with that country.
U.S. Supreme Court weighs Comcast appeal in Byron Allen racial bias lawsuit
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Wednesday expressed sympathy toward allowing comedian and producer Byron Allen to pursue his racial bias lawsuit accusing cable television operator Comcast Corp of discriminating against black-owned channels.
‘Two channels of U.S. policymaking’: Quotes, reaction to Trump impeachment hearing
Below are quotations from the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee impeachment hearing into allegations about Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and noteworthy outside reaction.
‘Future of the presidency’ at stake as Trump impeachment hearings kick off
Senior Democratic and Republican lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as a U.S. congressional impeachment inquiry that threatens Donald Trump’s tumultuous presidency entered a crucial new phase with the first public hearing.
U.S. proposes denying work permits to asylum seekers who enter illegally
The Trump administration proposed a regulation on Wednesday that would bar most asylum seekers from applying for a work permit if they entered the United States illegally.
Test administrator pleads guilty, parent faces sentencing over U.S. college scam
A former college entrance exam administrator pleaded guilty to participating in a vast college admissions cheating and fraud scheme on Wednesday, the same day a wealthy parent is set to face sentencing for his role in the scandal.
Factbox: Quotes and reaction to the Trump impeachment hearing
Wednesday marked a new and unparalleled chapter in Donald Trump’s tumultuous presidency, as a Democratic-led impeachment probe in the U.S. Congress went public with televised hearings into allegations about Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.
Democrats, Republicans spar in opening of public Trump impeachment hearings
Senior Democratic and Republican U.S. lawmakers presented dueling narratives on Wednesday as a congressional impeachment inquiry that threatens Donald Trump’s tumultuous presidency entered a crucial new phase with the first public hearing.
U.S. Justice Ginsburg misses oral arguments with illness
Liberal U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who has faced various health scares over the past year, missed oral arguments in court on Wednesday due to illness.
Witnesses arrive as Trump impeachment probe goes public in political drama
The impeachment inquiry into U.S. President Donald Trump will reach a critical juncture on Wednesday when lawmakers launch their first televised public hearings, marking a new phase that could determine the fate of his tumultuous presidency.
