Michele Kelemen
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World
Where Things Stand With U.S.-Ukraine Relations
Ukraine's new president still has not made it to the White House. But, Ukrainian officials say they are looking forward to a visit to Kyiv by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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Politics
Russian Foreign Minister Visits Washington, D.C., To Meet With Trump And Pompeo
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for meetings with President Trump and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
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World
U.S. Claims Death Toll In Iran Is Higher Than Human Rights Groups' Estimate
The U.S. claims Iran killed more than 1,000 people in recent riots and anti-government protests, which is higher than monitors have found and a claim that could cut both ways for those protesting.
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World
Former Prisoner In Iran Says A New Hostage Crisis Is Brewing
Relatives of foreign nationals being held in Iran are seeking more attention for what they say is a new hostage crisis. A U.S. resident who was imprisoned in Iran is now telling his story.
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Politics
Lawmakers Hold Confirmation Hearing For Stephen Biegun To Be State Department's No. 2
Last week a confirmation hearing for the candidate to be No. 2 at the State Department was held. This job is important if Secretary of State Pompeo leaves the job to run for Senate.
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Politics
Ex-White House Adviser Fiona Hill To Testify In Impeachment Probe
Russia expert Fiona Hill testifies in the impeachment hearing Thursday. In her deposition, she warned Republicans against "going down a rabbit hole" and falling prey to Russian disinformation.
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Politics
Secretary Of State Pompeo Announces Pro-Israel Move In Rare Press Briefing
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called a rare press conference to make a pro-Israel announcement, but steered away from questions about the impeachment inquiry and Ukraine.
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Politics
Yovanovitch, Ex-Ambassador To Ukraine, Will Testify In Trump Impeachment Hearing
The diplomat will be the sole witness Friday, the second day of public testimony in the impeachment inquiry. State Department colleagues say she was removed after a slander campaign by Rudy Giuliani.
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Politics
Career Public Servants Testify On Ukraine
Acting Ambassador William Taylor and Deputy Assistant Secretary George Kent took copious notes about the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine. They'll testify publicly Wednesday.
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Politics
How The Impeachment Inquiry Has Tarnished Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has tried to stay out of the limelight in the impeachment inquiry, but as deposition transcripts are released, his role is coming into sharper focus.