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State Department rattled by impeachment inquiry revelations

by BEN FOX, MATTHEW LEE and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press October 5, 2019October 7, 2019

Former senior officials worry that the political turmoil in Washington will damage U.S. foreign policy objectives around the world.

Nation / World, Politics, Uncategorized

Elizabeth Warren dismisses top staffer for inappropriate behavior

by Associated Press October 5, 2019October 7, 2019

The campaign says its national organizing director is facing ‘multiple complaints.’

Nation / World, Politics, Uncategorized

U.S. ambassador to EU to give deposition to House panels in impeachment probe

by Karoun Demirjian and Colby Itkowitz The Washington Post October 5, 2019October 7, 2019

Gordon Sondland will meet behind closed doors Tuesday with the Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and House Oversight committees.

Nation / World, Politics

Bernie Sanders’ campaign confirms that he suffered a heart attack

by MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press October 4, 2019September 14, 2020

Statements from Sanders and his doctors don’t indicate whether his heart suffered any permanent damage.

Nation / World, Politics

Iran-linked group tried to hack U.S. a 2020 presidential campaign, Microsoft says

by JAY GREENE, TONY ROMM and ELEN NAKASHIMA The Washington Post October 4, 2019September 14, 2020

News outlets report that the hackers tried to breach the campaign of President Trump, and the company said government officials and journalists were also targets.

Nation / World, Politics

Trump says he’ll formally object to House impeachment probe

by ZEKE MILLER and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press October 4, 2019October 5, 2019

The president acknowledges that the House has the votes to proceed, but predicts that it would backfire politically on Democrats.

Nation / World, News, Politics

Trump wanted Ukraine to launch investigations before meeting with Zelensky, texts show

by Karoun Demirjian, Rachael Bade, Josh Dawsey and John Hudson The Washington Post October 4, 2019October 7, 2019

State Dept. texts were provided to Congressional investigators on Thursday former special envoy Kurt Volker.

Local & State, News, Politics

Senate panel approves marine research funding that Trump wanted to kill

by Colin Woodard October 3, 2019October 4, 2019

The unanimous move by the Appropriations Committee includes $1 million to study new lobster gear technologies that won’t harm right whales.

Local & State, Politics

Crafts, a former state lawmaker, plans to seek 2nd Congressional District seat

by Steve Collins October 3, 2019September 14, 2020

Dale Crafts of Lisbon said he will make a formal announcement Oct. 10.

Nation / World, Politics

Donald Trump calls for China to investigate Bidens

by JILL COLVIN and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press October 3, 2019November 5, 2019

President Donald Trump calls on another nation to probe former Vice President Joe Biden: China