Former Trump adviser undercuts GOP impeachment defenses
In a riveting appearance on Capitol Hill, Fiona Hill also implored Republican lawmakers — and implicitly Trump himself — to stop peddling a “fictional narrative” at the center of the impeachment probe.
Impeachment hearings: Former security official undercuts Trump impeachment defense
Two key impeachment witnesses said it was clear President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, was pushing political investigations of Democrats in Ukraine.
FACT CHECK: Claims from the 5th Democratic debate
Ten Democrats seeking the presidency vied for advantage Wednesday night in a debate just over two months before the primary voting begins.
7 key questions heading into the 2020 Democratic debate
New uncertainty hangs over the Democratic presidential primary as 10 candidates meet on the debate stage once again.
Lawsuit filed over city council candidate who is a convicted felon
Jefferson Smith filed suit against Cynthia Bailey, accurately claiming the runner-up was a convicted felon, and under Texas law, ineligible to hold public office.
‘Everyone was in the loop’: Gordon Sondland testifies in Trump impeachment hearings on Ukraine dealings
Ambassador Gordon Sondland said he kept top administration officials aware of his dealings with Ukraine on the investigations President Trump sought.
Impeachment hearings: Read Gordon Sondland's full testimony
Here's the full transcript from U.S. Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony.
Houston City Council race held up over candidate's convicted felon status
Third-place finisher in the City Council District B race, Rene Jefferson-Smith, has challenged the eligibility of runnerup Cynthia Bailey, who is a convicted felon. Jefferson-Smith asked an appeals court to intervene and is awaiting a ruling.
Democratic debate: Pete Buttigieg, who is rising in the polls, could face attacks
Pete Buttigieg’s dramatic rise from little-known Indiana mayor to a leading Democratic presidential candidate faces its toughest test on Wednesday, with rivals poised to lob debate-stage attacks in an effort to stall his momentum.
Ambassador Sondland says he ‘followed president’s order’ to work with Giuliani on Ukraine
Ambassador Gordon Sondland told House impeachment investigators Wednesday that Rudy Giuliani was pushing a “quid pro quo” with Ukraine that he had to go along with it because it’s what President Donald Trump wanted.
‘I will be fine telling the truth’: Lt. Col. Vindman issues moving statement at impeachment hearing
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, one of four witnesses who testified in the impeachment hearings Tuesday, issued a moving opening statement and mentioned how his father inspired his “sense of duty and service.”
Gov. Abbott denounces Chick-fil-A in tweet: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight"
Governor Greg Abbott didn't seem very pleased with the update, retweeting an article about the decision with a caption supporting a San Antonio based barbecue restaurant: "I'm headed to Bill Miller's tonight."
Researchers: 2020 Census guides $1.5 trillion in spending
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — More than $1.5 trillion in federal funding to state and local governments is parceled out according to census data, much more than previously thought, researchers said Monday.
US officials knew of Ukraine’s Trump anxiety, AP reports
Despite his denials, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was feeling pressure from the Trump Administration to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden before his July phone call with President Donald Trump that has led to impeachment hearings.
Candidates for Houston City Council At-Large Position 4
Greg Groggan talks with runoff candidates for Houston City Council at-large Position 4, Anthony Dolcefino and Letitia Plummer.
Candidates in run-off for Houston City Council At-Large 1
Interviews with Houston City Council At-Large Position 1 runoff candidates Mike Knox and Raj Salhotra.
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards re-elected
Democratic incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards speaks to a crowd at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel on November 16, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gov. John Bel Edwards has reportedly been elected to a second term, defeating Republican businessman Eddie Rispone after being forced into a runoff election.
Barack Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left
Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party's nominee next year.
Congress to hear diplomat who overheard a key Trump call
Diplomat who overheard a key Trump call set to testify to Congress
Ousted ambassador Marie Yovanovitch calls slew of Trump tweets during testimony 'very intimidating'
Former Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch says President Donald Trump’s tweets about her during her testimony in the impeachment hearings are “very intimidating” to her and other witnesses.