Donald Trump, who is facing impeachment proceedings, was originally accused of asking Ukrain to investigate Joe Biden. But that isn’t an isolated case.
The White House has called the inquiry unconstitutional and said it has denied Trump the basic right to cross-examine witnesses guaranteed to all Americans.
Under the US Constitution, a president can be impeached for "crimes and misdemeanors" conducted via his position. This rules out Trump's decisions before 2016 November. But there is an exception to the rule.
The key for Democrats, as they go down this road, is to focus on legitimate grievances and otherwise proceed with caution. Republicans should be willing to follow procedural norms.
With his latest statements comparing a whistle-blower to a spy, Trump's argument is not that they are wrong about the Ukraine controversy, but that they breached his confidence.
Trump's own words in the transcript of his phone call with Ukraine's president provide an easy road-map for Democratic foes who accuse him of abuse of power.
The US President was irritable this week at the UN — insulting reporters, denying and then confirming parts of the allegations against him and openly calling for the investigation of Joe Biden and his son.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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