Two U.S. diplomats drafted statement committing Ukraine to probe Trump political rivals: NYT
Two U.S. diplomats drafted a statement in August for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that would have committed his country to investigate President Donald Trump’s political rivals, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
White House plans letter daring Pelosi to hold vote on impeachment: Axios
The White House is planning to send the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi a letter arguing that President Donald Trump can ignore lawmakers’ demands until the full House votes formally to approve an impeachment inquiry, Axios re…
Security stepped up as ‘Joker’ opens in U.S. movie theaters
Police in major U.S. cities were on alert on Thursday as “Joker” opened in movie theaters after weeks of publicity surrounding its disturbing portrait of a bullied loner raised fears it might spark violence.
Biden lags Sanders, Buttigieg with $15.2 million in third-quarter fundraising
Joe Biden raised $15.2 million in the third quarter for his U.S. presidential bid as he seeks the 2020 Democratic nomination, his campaign said on Thursday.
Explainer: Trump’s claims and Hunter Biden’s dealings in China
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday called on China to investigate Joe Biden, a main Democratic contender in the 2020 race for the White House, about the involvement of his son in a fund that sought to raise Chinese capital.
Trump threats complicate negotiations for whistleblower to testify to Congress
U.S. President Donald Trump’s public attacks on the unidentified whistleblower at the center of a Democratic-led impeachment inquiry are complicating negotiations for the person to testify to Congress, according to three people familiar with the matter…
In growing Ukraine turmoil, Joe Biden’s son is thrust into limelight he never sought
Republican President Donald Trump appears to have narrowed in on his preferred foe for the 2020 election: Hunter Biden, the son of leading Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden.
Factbox: Vaping-related illnesses cause 18 U.S. deaths: CDC
U.S. health officials are investigating a mysterious lung illness linked to e-cigarettes that has led to 18 deaths across 15 states.
Trump woos seniors with order to boost Medicare health program
U.S. President Donald Trump sought to woo seniors on Thursday with an executive order aimed at strengthening the Medicare health program by reducing regulations, curbing fraud, and providing faster access to new medical devices and therapies.
U.S. vaping-related deaths rise to 18, illnesses to 1,080: CDC
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 18 deaths due to a mysterious lung illness linked to e-cigarettes and said confirmed and probable cases of the illness had crossed the 1,000 mark.
