Email Updated December 14, 2019 07:58:12 Photo: Mr Trump says he would not mind a long impeachment trial. (AP: Evan Vucci) Related Story: Donald Trump is staring history in the face, and he's saying 'get it over with' Related Story: This is just the start of the impeachment process — here's what happens next Related Story: 'Sheer political madness': Trump hits out after Democrats unveil articles of impeachment against him Map: United States The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has taken Republican President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment, approving two charges against him. Key points:The committee adopted each charge against Mr Trump by a margin of 23 to 17Republicans have defended Mr Trump and accused Democrats of a politically motivated farceMr Trump would become the third US president to be impeached The House is expected to approve the two articles of impeachment next week, before politicians depart for the … [Read more...] about Donald Trump on brink of impeachment after charges are approved by House committee
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North Korea Blasts Top Trump Administration Official As President Praises Kim Jong Un As a ‘Very Smart Man’
North Korea lashed out at President Donald Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton in a Monday statement, as Trump praised the East Asian nation's dictator Kim Jong Un as a "very smart man."A spokesperson for North Korea's foreign ministry blasted Bolton for saying that there was "no doubt" that recent missile tests by Pyongyang had violated United Nations Security Council resolutions. The North Korean spokesperson said the "claim" by Bolton was "indeed much more than ignorant.""It is not at all strange that perverse words always come out from the mouth of a structurally defective guy," the spokesperson said, Reuters reported. The North Korean official also referred to Bolton as more of a "security-destroying adviser" than a security adviser.Meanwhile, Trump appeared to contradict his top adviser during a news conference in Japan on Monday, saying he was not bothered by recent North Korean missile tests and heaping praise on Kim."All I know is that there have been no nuclear … [Read more...] about North Korea Blasts Top Trump Administration Official As President Praises Kim Jong Un As a ‘Very Smart Man’
Donald Trump claims ‘the people are DISGUSTED’ and his fundraising is ‘through the roof’ as Democrats pass two articles of impeachment in just seven minutes and set up full House vote next week
The House Judiciary Committee voted out two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump on Friday in a brief early morning session following angry marathon debates this week. Both articles – on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, passed on party-line votes of 23 to 17 – keeping an impeachment effort now being orchestrated by Democratic party leaders on its brisk schedule, with a House floor vote set for Wednesday. Judiciary Chairman Jerold Nadler announced the decision in an ornate House hearing room after a process that took less than seven minutes Friday morning. In a procedure that was free of the theatrics that characterized Thursday's 14-hour session, the presidential impeachment vote – just the fourth in U.S. history in the committee – the committee voted out both articles and immediately adjourned. The votes sets up a House floor vote next week, where a handful of Democrats have signaled they will defect but passage … [Read more...] about Donald Trump claims ‘the people are DISGUSTED’ and his fundraising is ‘through the roof’ as Democrats pass two articles of impeachment in just seven minutes and set up full House vote next week
Melania Refuses to Reproach Donald Trump for Teasing Greta Thunberg
Melania Trump appeared to side with her husband in his row with Greta Thunberg, saying that the Swedish teen eco-activist is not immune from criticism because she is a public figure – unlike her son, Barron Trump, who was surprisingly invoked in a joke by an impeachment witness. White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said in a statement that Greta and Barron should be treated differently. She said: “BeBest is the First Lady’s initiative, and she will continue to use it to do all she can to help children.” “It is no secret that the President and First Lady often communicate differently – as most married couples do. Their son is not an activist who travels the globe giving speeches. He is a 13-year-old who wants and deserves privacy.” Thunberg, who made a name for herself for attacking world leaders over their perceived lack of action on climate change, was named TIME’s Person of the Year 2019. The US President was on the shortlist for … [Read more...] about Melania Refuses to Reproach Donald Trump for Teasing Greta Thunberg
In four years as the Washington bureau chief, I watched Donald Trump explode the limits of what a politician can get away with
Email By Washington Bureau Chief Zoe Daniel Updated December 13, 2019 20:23:48 Photo: As the ABC's Washington Bureau Chief, Zoe Daniel spent four years watching Donald Trump shape the world. (ABC News) Related Story: The public impeachment hearings just ended. Things don't look good for Donald Trump Related Story: Daniel: Clinton victory was never 'clear-cut' Related Story: Visit industrial America and you see why Make America Great Again resonates Map: United States It says everything about the tone of this four-year posting in the United States that the President is likely to be impeached literally as I'm on the plane back to Australia.It's been like living in a reality TV show with endless climaxes.It also says everything about the situation we're in that the impeachment of the President will, in the end, be just one of a thousand "wow" moments during the Trump administration.In fact, there have been so many wow moments that almost nothing is wow anymore.All … [Read more...] about In four years as the Washington bureau chief, I watched Donald Trump explode the limits of what a politician can get away with
Want to see America work with incredible allies like India to make world safe: Donald Trump Jr
Donald Trump Jr, the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, said he wants America to work with "its incredible allies" like India to make the world a safer place and use democracy as a shining beacon of light for everyone to learn from. Trump Jr, along with Senior Advisor to Trump's 2020 Presidential Campaign and former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, addressed members of the Indian-American community during a special event in Long Island here on Thursday. Trump Jr, who has authored 'Triggered: How the Left Thrives on Hate and Wants to Silence Us', spoke about his book, his father and ties with India at the event. He later signed copies of his book and took pictures with members of the Indian-American audience. He said that his father has fought for American values, culture and beliefs. "And he's done that for all Americans, a rising tide lifts all ships" and the results are there for all to see, 41-year-old Trump Jr said. "To see what he's been able to do and I imagine, … [Read more...] about Want to see America work with incredible allies like India to make world safe: Donald Trump Jr