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Impeachment Live Updates: Republicans Try to Shift Focus 2019-12-12 17:55:52Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are using the debate to try to justify President Trump’s actions by discrediting the son of former

Senate Confirms John Sullivan as U.S. Ambassador to 2019-12-12 17:47:28Mr. Sullivan, a close ally of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo who had been serving as deputy secretary of state, was confirmed by a vote of 70 to 22.

Congressional Leaders Reach Tentative Deal to Avert Government 2019-12-12 17:42:34Top Democrats and Republicans said they had an “agreement in principle” on $1.37 trillion in federal spending to keep the government funde

Elizabeth Warren Draws Sharp Contrasts With Rivals in 2019-12-12 17:29:29Ms. Warren, who has ramped up her criticism of her presidential opponents after months of avoiding conflict, issued another rebuke Thursday in a speec

House Panel Grinds Through G.O.P. Objections to Impeachment 2019-12-12 16:48:57The House Judiciary Committee is moving toward the expected party-line approval of two articles of impeachment, which will send the charges to the ful

McDonald’s Notches Big Victory in Labor Board Ruling 2019-12-12 16:47:56The National Labor Relations Board ordered a judge to approve a settlement that doesn’t consider the fast food giant liable for labor law violat

A Recession Hasn’t Arrived (Yet). Here’s Where You’ll 2019-12-12 16:21:27Amid last summer’s recession fever, we identified the key indicators to watch for signs of trouble. Five months later, the situation has improve

Battling Hoaxers in Court, Sandy Hook Families Replay 2019-12-12 15:53:07“How did you say one last goodbye to Noah?”

Expect Four More Democratic Debates in January and 2019-12-12 14:53:01The Democratic National Committee announced the next set of primary debates. One will be held in each of the early-voting states.

House Votes to Give the Government the Power 2019-12-12 14:10:25The high-profile measure would curb the price of prescription drugs and extend more benefits to Medicare beneficiaries.

Where Housekeepers, Bartenders and Cooks Wield Vast Political 2019-12-12 13:43:34A union in Nevada, the third state to vote in the Democratic primary, told presidential candidates that health care, specifically keeping union health

Trump Mocks Greta Thunberg on Twitter, and She 2019-12-12 13:16:49The 16-year-old climate activist changed her Twitter biography to read, “a teenager working on her anger management problem,” after the pr

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What call logs may mean for impeachment: Three 2019-12-04 17:22:10Embedded in the House impeachment report are call logs – records that shed light on connections between people and on the chronology of events.

Harris's lack of 'authenticity' hurt. But what makes 2019-12-04 17:11:00Successful candidates are often skilled at coming across as ‘real’ to voters. It’s about conveying an unscripted quality – and

Kamala Harris shutters campaign. Does she have a 2019-12-04 16:49:00Amid uncertainty and contentious politics, voters crave clarity about a candidate’s values and policy ideals. When those aren’t fully arti

Appeals court sides with Congress in Trump bank 2019-12-04 12:52:46The Christian Science Monitor is an international news organization that delivers thoughtful, global coverage via its website, weekly magazine, online

Jamba Juice to Supreme Court: Electoral College voter 2019-12-03 16:58:00Should Electoral College members be free to vote their conscience? The U.S. Supreme Court might soon consider that question.

‘What does this actually change?’ Our reporters catch 2019-12-02 16:54:38We asked readers to send in questions about impeachment. Elliot Kim from Fullerton, California, hit on something that’s top of mind for many: &l

What constitutes 'impeachable' conduct? 2019-11-27 15:59:00Ultimately, a majority of the House and two-thirds of the Senate will get to define what’s impeachable – and that may hinge on a number of

Does Trump’s Navy SEAL pardon undermine military justice? 2019-11-27 15:56:00President Donald Trump’s pardon of Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher over war crimes has disrupted the usual process of the military justice system.

For those personally touched by Watergate, Trump drama 2019-11-26 16:30:00Those with direct connections to past impeachment dramas say the situation with President Donald Trump feels both familiar and – different.

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel made history at our 2019-11-25 10:59:52The Monitor Breakfast's first 'third generation' guest, Ronna (Romney) McDaniel was open about her conflict with ‘Uncle Mitt’ and about

Why Michael Bloomberg plans to skip early 2020 2019-11-24 21:30:04Michael Bloomberg, one of the world's richest men, says America "cannot afford four more years of President Trump's reckless and unethical actions.

Impeachment scorecard: A House, and nation, still divided 2019-11-22 17:51:29Judging by the impact of the last two weeks of open House impeachment hearings, the nation is no closer to consensus.

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France Manipulated, by Thierry Meyssan 2019-12-11 18:12:06We are continuing the publication of Thierry Meyssan's book, “Before Our Very Eyes, Fake Wars and Big Lies”. In this episode, the author

Multilateralism or International Law?, by Thierry Meyssan 2019-12-11 18:12:06Contrary to popular belief, the multilateralism promoted by Europeans is not opposed to the bilateralism practiced today by the United States, but to

Colonial ambitions of the European Union in the 2019-12-11 18:12:06The European Foreign Affairs Council met in Brussels on 9 December 2019 to decide on its policy in the Arctic. Unashamedly, the Council stated that it

NATO Summit: War Party Strengthens, by Manlio Dinucci 2019-12-11 18:12:06NATO no longer has the same dynamics as it had during the Cold War. But it remains a nuclear military alliance, first against Russia, but now also aga

The Summit sends NATO into space – at 2019-12-11 18:12:06Just like the Atlantic Alliance, the NATO Summit of 4 December will be a staged event during which the vassals will sign up for even greater expenditu

London Declaration 2019-12-11 18:12:06Today, we gather in London, NATO's first home, to celebrate seventy years of the strongest and most successful Alliance in history, and mark the thir

European Parliament spews anti-Cuba propaganda 2019-12-11 18:12:06On 28 November 2019, the European Parliament adopted a resolution titled "Cuba, the case of José Daniel Ferrer" (P9_TA-PROV (2019) 0073), con

The Agony of French Foreign Policy, by Thierry 2019-12-11 18:12:06We are continuing the publication of Thierry Meyssan's book, Before Our Very Eyes, Fake Wars and Big Lies. We start the second part on French politic

A Call From Jewish Academics to French MPs 2019-12-11 18:12:06On December 3rd, the National Assembly will debate and vote on a motion for a resolution on combatting anti-Semitism. This resolution is highly proble

Syrian Turkmen militia supplied with German-made tanks 2019-12-11 18:12:06The Syrian Turkmen militia, renowned for supporting the Turkish army against the PKK/YPG, has just received at least two Leopard 2A4 tanks (upgraded v

What lies behind the resignations in Lebanon 2019-11-15 09:12:02After the Lebanese revolt started in October 2019, the first roadblocks were put up by the Christian Lebanese Forces of Samir Geagea (photo) and the P

Christians fleeing northeastern Syria 2019-11-15 09:12:02As shown on the map of Operation Peace Spring, first released by the Turkish Government's news agency Anadolu, Turkish troops have limited their occu

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Warren takes aim at U.S. Democratic rivals with 2019-12-12 13:43:53Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren will focus on the corrupting influence of big money in politics and the need for "big, structural

Lawyer Alan Dershowitz says met Trump amid impeachment 2019-12-12 13:42:00Lawyer Alan Dershowitz said on Thursday he had met President Donald Trump at the White House amid reports that Trump is considering adding him to his

Booker says he won't make stage at next 2019-12-12 13:41:18Presidential candidate Sen. Cory Booker acknowledged Thursday he won’t qualify for next week’s Democratic nomination debate. 

Matt Gaetz: Why Would Burisma Hire Hunter Biden 2019-12-12 13:41:07During Thursday's impeachment markup hearing in the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced an amendment to change the language mention

Senate passes Armenian genocide resolution 2019-12-12 13:40:16The Senate passed a resolution on Thursday formally recognizing the Ottoman Empire's genocide against the Armenian people, a move strongly opposed by

'Pot calling the kettle black': A Democratic congressman 2019-12-12 13:39:53Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia didn't hesitate to throw shade at Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida after Gaetz called out Hunter Biden f

GOP Rep. Yoho to retire from Congress, honor 2019-12-10 12:51:23Florida GOP Rep. Ted Yoho announced his retirement from Congress Tuesday, honoring his term-limit pledge.

Mulvaney: 'Politics can and should influence foreign policy' 2019-12-10 12:51:20Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney on Tuesday stood by his controversial comments at an October press conference, saying he believes

Trump's new major trade deal looks a lot 2019-12-10 12:49:22President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced a deal on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) that will bring it to

‘Let Our Votes Count’: Voters Fume at Dem 2019-12-10 12:48:07Virginia Democrat Rep. Abigail Spanberger faced the wrath of angry constituents this week for her support for the impeachment inquiry into President D

Newsom jokes after Harris drops 2020 bid ahead 2019-12-04 16:33:01California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) joked that he wanted a reimbursement for his plane ticket to Iowa after Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) dropped out of

White House calls Democratic witness's mentioning of president's 2019-12-04 16:31:56The White House criticized Stanford law professor Pamela Karlan for mentioning President Trump's son, Barron, during a Wednesday impeachment hearing,

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Trump Campaign Posts Bizarre Photo Edit Of Trump's 2019-12-12 16:21:16The official Twitter account for Trump's reelection campaign shared a doctored iteration of the climate activist's Time magazine cover.

House Judiciary Republicans Tried To Protect Nixon Too, 2019-12-12 15:12:23Yet today’s House Republicans are not likely to break with Trump in impeachment votes.

Meghan McCain Says She Won't Attack Greta Thunberg, 2019-12-12 14:27:04“I don’t agree with her as a choice, and I also think if you are 16, is this peak for her?" the host said of the teen climate activist an

The Progressive Caucus Used Freedom Caucus Tactics To 2019-12-12 14:14:10Is this the new normal, or the exception to the rule?

Elizabeth Warren Slams Moderate Rivals, Defends Progressive Vision 2019-12-12 13:56:06Warren didn’t name former Vice President Joe Biden or Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Indiana, but she was clearly taking aim at them.

DNC Reveals Details Of Debates In First 4 2019-12-12 13:36:32Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina will host the first showdowns in January and February.

Paul Watson Throws Alex Jones Under The Bus 2019-12-12 13:05:05"This Sandy Hook stuff is killing us," the far-right Infowars editor said in a 2015 email.

Mike Pence Refuses To Release His Own Call 2019-12-12 11:38:26The vice president's counsel said disclosing details about the call "serves no purpose" now that the impeachment inquiry is over.

Cory Booker Agrees To Release Campaign Bundlers, Open 2019-12-12 11:04:16The move comes as campaigns are under pressure to increase the transparency around who is funding them.

Lara Trump Hails Donald Trump's Fight For Animals 2019-12-12 08:55:24Eric Trump's wife sparked anger when she praised the president's fight "for all Americans, and animals too!"

Republican Group Hits Donald Trump With Scathing New 2019-12-12 08:51:39Republicans for the Rule of Law asks "What Is Trump Hiding?" in its ads.

Greta Thunberg Fires Donald Trump's 'Anger Management' Insult 2019-12-12 08:46:35The 16-year-old environmental activist had a sassy response to Trump's "Chill Greta" attack.

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Why the Inspector General’s FBI Report Became the 2019-12-11 15:00:32Considering the stakes, the long-awaited report from the Justice Department’s Inspector General did not offer the kind of closure that many migh

How Love Actually (and Hugh Grant) Are Playing 2019-12-11 14:07:48The 2003 rom-com has inspired political ads from rival parties to grab voter's attentions

DOJ Watchdog Tells Congress FBI’s Russia Probe Marred 2019-12-11 12:13:28His report also found that the FBI's actions were not motivated by partisan bias

Facebook Rebuffs Attorney General Barr Over Access to 2019-12-10 19:23:12It's moving forward to enable end-to-end encryption on all of its messaging services

What Are High Crimes and Misdemeanors? Here’s the 2019-12-10 18:43:11The phrase "high crimes and misdemeanors" appears in Article II section 4 of the U.S. Constitution

Rare Bipartisanship on Display in Impeachment-Obsessed Washington 2019-12-10 18:34:17House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had quite the morning. Her public schedule on Tuesday began by making history: the U.S. House she leads had prepared two ar

The Inspector General’s FBI Report Should Disturb Republicans 2019-12-10 15:07:49Fair-minded readers of Justice Department inspector general Michael Horowitz’s report detailing his investigation of the FBI’s decision to

Here’s What’s in the Articles of Impeachment Against 2019-12-10 11:37:04On Tuesday morning, House Democrats announced they are introducing two articles of impeachment against the President

Pelosi Announces New North American Trade Pact Agreement 2019-12-10 11:14:40She handed Trump a major win on the same day Democrats announced impeachment charges

The D.C. Lawmaker Going Toe to Toe With 2019-12-10 10:42:48The Illinois congressman is fighting an epidemic

Republicans Turn Up Heat on Gordon Sondland in 2019-12-09 22:27:15Congressional Republicans on Monday continued their attack against Democrats’ impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump – and this t

Democrats Set to Unveil Articles of Impeachment Against 2019-12-09 21:51:26House Democrats will unveil articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning, multiple sources familiar with the matter confi