Trump reportedly released Ukraine aid after knowledge of whistleblower complaint

Trump reportedly released Ukraine aid after knowledge of whistleblower complaint – CBS News Watch CBS News A new report could challenge one of the president’s key defenses against impeachment. According to the New York Times, the president released the Ukraine aid he’s accused of withholding for political gain, only after he knew the issue was

Medicaid cuts could hit rural hospitals in GOP states, Democrats say

Cuts to federal spending on Medicaid could affect hundreds of rural hospitals in many states that have elected Republican senators and voted for President Trump, Senate Democrats warned Thursday, citing a list they commissioned tallying 338 rural hospitals at risk. “If Republicans plan to pass drastic cuts to Medicaid and Medicare and effectively repeal the

Giuliani defends Trump as Judiciary Committee takes next steps in impeachment inquiry

Giuliani defends Trump as Judiciary Committee takes next steps in impeachment inquiry – CBS News Watch CBS News House Democrats are wrapping two weeks of televised impeachment inquiry hearings. House Democrats will prepare a report on the impeachment inquiry, it’s then up to the Judiciary Committee to decide whether or not to draft articles of

Watch Live: Blue state governors testify on “sanctuary” policies

Washington — Three Democratic governors are defending their states’ policies toward migrants and disputing claims of failing to cooperate with federal authorities Thursday in testimony before before a House panel. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz are among the witnesses testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Clock is ticking on nuclear proposal to Iran, as Israel mulls military strikes

The clock is ticking on President Trump’s proposal to Iran to accept restrictions on its nuclear program — and possibly avert a potential military strike by Israel, which could involve U.S. support.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with Mr. Trump Monday regarding the diplomatic efforts and publicly announced Mr. Trump had told him Iran