Michele Kelemen
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Politics
House Committees Release Transcripts Of Testimony From Impeachment Inquiry
The House committees conducting the impeachment probe released the first transcripts of closed-door witness interviews. The transcripts included those of the former ambassador to Ukraine.
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Politics
Why The Nominee For Ambassador to Russia Is Fielding Impeachment Inquiry Questions
Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan has his Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday to become the next U.S. ambassador to Russia. He may face some tough questions on Ukraine.
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Pompeo's Possible Political Ambitions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was not in the situation room during the U.S. raid against ISIS. Instead, he was in Kansas, on a trip that has once again sparked questions about a possible Senate run.
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More State Department Employees Getting Lawyers Because Of Impeachment Inquiry
The impeachment investigation has led to a growing number of public servants looking for lawyers as they try to abide by conflicting instructions from the White House and Congress.
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Tensions Rise Within State Department Over House Depositions
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is blocking employees from cooperating with the House committees leading an impeachment inquiry. The move is raising tensions between political and career officials.
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Former State Department Officials Face Questioning Over Emails On Clinton Server
The State Department made a new push in August to investigate emails on Hillary Clinton's private server. Former officials have been called again, in what seems to be a politically motivated investigation.
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World
U.S. Diplomats Rally Behind Former U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine
Diplomatic trade groups are urging Americans to respect diplomats' "non-partisan, non-political" work. This comes as the former ambassador to Ukraine is being pilloried by the Trump administration.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy Makes U.N. Debut Amid Controversy With Trump
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes his U.N. debut at a time when he's at the center of a U.S. political scandal. He had been hoping for international support to counter Russian aggression.
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Politics
Trump Again Emphasizes 'America First' Agenda At U.N. General Assembly
One year after world leaders laughed at President Trump, he returned to the U.N. General Assembly to underscore his America First agenda. He also held private meetings leaders from the U.K. and Iraq.
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World
Persian Gulf Tensions Debate Will Play Out On Sidelines Of U.N. Meeting
The U.S. is trying to use the United Nations General Assembly to build up international pressure on Iran as it points blame at Iran for a recent attack in Saudi Arabia. Iran denies the accusation.