Federal prosecutors investigating Rudy Giuliani plan to interview a senior executive of Ukraine's state-run oil-and-gas company, according to his lawyer, as Giuliani's possible ties to a separate natural gas venture have come under scrutiny.Andrew Favorov, who heads the integrated gas…

As prepared for delivery:As I've noted before, the Democrats on this committee spent three years accusing President Trump of being a Russian agent. In March 2018, after a year-long investigation, Committee Republicans issued a 240-page report describing in detail how…

A top White House aide charged with impeachment strategy and communication inaccurately said three times on a network morning television show that US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland, who testifies publicly Wednesday, is the "ambassador to Ukraine."Former Florida…

As prepared for delivery:Thank you Mr. Chairman for the opportunity to speak again to the Members of this Committee.First, let me offer my thanks to the men and women of the U.S. Department of State, who have committed their professional…

Ambassador Gordon Sondland, a witness at the center of House Democrats' impeachment inquiry, kept Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informed about "key developments" in the the effort "to pressure Ukraine's leader into public commitments" sought by President Donald Trump, The…

Catherine Pugh, the former mayor of Baltimore who resigned in May amid a book deal scandal, was indicted on charges related to tax evasion and wire fraud, the US Attorney's Office in Baltimore announced Wednesday.A grand jury indicted Pugh on…

The Department of Homeland Security recently put forth a plan that would allow for shooting down drones near US airports, angering Republican lawmakers, who argued that it is "irresponsible" and exceeds the department's authority.In response to the potential airport threats,…

The activist Ady Barkan announced on Wednesday that he is endorsing Elizabeth Warren for president, a strong sign of progressive support for the Massachusetts senator after her rollout of a "Medicare for All" transition plan last week that received mixed…

US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland arrives on Capitol Hill in what's shaping up to be the most consequential hearing of the Democrats' impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and Ukraine.Sondland is at the middle of the House's…

Gordon Sondland's public testimony is the most highly anticipated hearing so far in the impeachment inquiry.The testimony of the US ambassador to the European Union could invariably shift the Democrats' probe and challenge key Republican talking points that there was…

The Democratic presidential race shifts tonight to the Deep South, as the 10 leading contenders square off on stage with less than 11 weeks left before the Iowa caucuses.With impeachment hearings underway in Washington, the Democratic field is gathering under…

Two US service members died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the US Forces Afghanistan press office said."The cause of the crash is under investigation, however preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire," the…

Attacks by the Taliban were deadlier than those committed by any other group in 2018, according to a report released by an international think tank on Wednesday.The 2019 Global Terrorism Index found that the militant group took significantly more lives…

Gordon Sondland is entering a lions' den.The ambassador will testify Wednesday in the most consequential moment yet in the House impeachment inquiry with his own, and President Donald Trump's future at significant risk.Democrats view the hotel tycoon and Republican mega…

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman went up to Capitol Hill on Tuesday and said under oath that his boss, the President, did something wrong.That may be the most remarkable and unique thing that happened in a day that left anyone who…

Former US Special Envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker was widely seen as Republicans' impeachment ace in the hole. On Tuesday on Capitol Hill, it didn't work out that way.Volker's opening statement repeatedly acknowledged that statements he made during his October…

The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump hosted back-to-back hearings Tuesday, leading to hours of testimony from four witnesses that will help set the stage for the rest of the public hearings scheduled for Wednesday.Here are four themes out of…

Navy officials are expected to notify Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher on Wednesday that they are launching an administrative review of his fitness to continue to serve as a SEAL, days President Donald Trump reversed Gallagher's demotion for posing for a…

Most Americans say they're keeping an eye on the televised impeachment hearings -- but that doesn't mean they're open to changing their minds about what they mean, according to new polling.A majority of Americans say they've been paying close attention…

Rep. Ilhan Omar has a request for the judge deciding the punishment of a man who threatened to kill her: "Show compassion in your sentencing."The Minnesota Democrat on Tuesday called for restraint in the upcoming judgment of Patrick W. Carlineo…

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman had already recounted his unease at President Donald Trump's approach to Ukraine and his actions to report it when his employer -- the White House -- attacked him on Twitter.It was a remarkable broadside from the…

President Donald Trump is officially a Florida man.Trump and his first lady Melania Trump registered to vote in Florida, making Mar-a-Lago their new primary residence on October 30, according to Florida's voter registration file. The Trumps' registration update was first…

Paul Erickson, the former boyfriend of Maria Butina, agreed to plead guilty this week to two charges in South Dakota federal court -- money laundering and wire fraud -- with one of the criminal transactions sent to a person with…

Turkey's decision to launch a military operation targeting America's Kurdish partners in northern Syria and the Trump administration's subsequent retreat has allowed ISIS to rebuild itself and boosted its ability to launch attacks abroad, the Pentagon's Inspector General said in…