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Trump Ordered a Hold on Ukraine Military Assistance Earlier Than Reported
During the last few weeks of impeachment hearings, Republicans liked to cite a number — 55 — the number of days they thought the military aid for Ukraine was withheld. …

Clear Goal of Barr/Durham Probe is to Scare Off Intelligence Community
In order for their counter-narrative to stick, President Trump and his associates need to destroy all trust in the Intelligence Community.

Fiona Hill: A “Domestic Political Errand” Eclipsed the “Regular Channel” on Ukraine Policy
Hill’s testimony clarified that what had appeared to be the secretive “irregular” channel actually had sign-off from the president. And while several career officials charged…

Will Gordon Sondland Finally Come Clean When He Testifies?
All eyes will be on the U.S. ambassador to the European Union when he testifies in front of the House impeachment inquiry tomorrow.

Chart: Side-by-Side Comparison of Kurt Volker’s vs Other Witnesses’ Testimony in Impeachment Inquiry
It appears that Ambassador Volker lied to Congress in violation of federal law for denying knowledge or involvement in President Trump and Giuliani’s efforts to press Ukraine…

Highlights of Taylor-Kent Hearing and Connections to Other Witnesses
Key takeaways from the first day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry, with crucial insights from top experts on Ukraine, congressional oversight, and rule of law.

A Who’s Who of Ukraine Witnesses
A guide to all of the witnesses who have either testified or have been requested to testify in the impeachment inquiry.

Int’l Court of Justice Decides Against Russia: Will Look into Ukraine Allegations
On Friday, the International Court of Justice in The Hague overwhelmingly rejected Russia’s jurisdictional objections to its hearing on the merits Ukraine’s legal claims for…

Why Does Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Say He Felt No Pressure From Trump?
Ukraine’s new president has played along with Trump -- in their July 25 phone call and in remarks since then. That has allowed the Trump-Giuliani camp to cite his statements…

Exclusive: White House Ignored Pentagon Warning on Ukraine Funding
The Pentagon warned the White House over the summer that if the Ukraine funding wasn’t released by August 6, DoD would be at risk of violating the law.

Trump Views U.S. Taxpayer Dollars As His Personal Checkbook
For Trump, congressionally appropriated taxpayer dollars are his to do with as he pleases.

Abandoning Open Skies: Trump Would Be Squandering More of Our Security Inheritance
Rumors have been swirling about President Donald Trump deciding to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty. Congress, our allies and the public have been kept in…