Republican defense of Trump grows more frantic and disjointed as Ukraine scandal escalates
GOP House members stormed a closed-door meeting Wednesday, delaying the testimony of an impeachment witness a day after the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine implicated President Trump in an abuse-of-power scheme.
House Democrats look to take impeachment probe public as soon as mid-November
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Washington Nationals right fielder Adam Eaton (2) scores on a double by third baseman Anthony Rendon in the first inning. (Jonathan Newton/The Post)
Nationals strike first with an early lead, but Astros hit right back
Washington seized a 2-0 lead before recording an out. Then Michael Brantley singled and Alex Bregman rocketed a home run to left field, helping Houston tie the game.
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Trump says U.S. will lift sanctions on Turkey, calling cease-fire in Syria ‘permanent’
President Trump added a caveat, saying that sanctions would be lifted "unless something happens that we’re not happy with.”
Trump lawyer argues president would be immune from prosecution even if he were to shoot someone
At a hearing over President Trump’s tax returns, Trump's private attorney said that the president could not be investigated or prosecuted as long as he is in the White House.
The California Democrat has denied allegations that she was romantically involved with her legislative director.
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