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Nancy Pelosi accuses Trump of bribery after first public impeachment hearing – live Nancy Pelosi accuses Trump of bribery after first public impeachment hearing – live
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Speaker of the House speaks after public testimony and says: ‘I am saying what the president admitted to – it’s bribery’Speaker of the House speaks after public testimony and says: ‘I am saying what the president admitted to – it’s bribery’
Matt Bevin, the Republican governor of Kentucky who narrowly lost his reelection race last week, has finally conceded to Democrat Andy Beshear.
Final results showed that Bevin, the most unpopular governor in the country, lost to Beshear by just 5,000 votes or 0.4 percent. Bevin announced in a press conference today that he would not contest those results.
Trump campaigned for Bevin in Kentucky, a state the president won by 30 points in 2016, but the visit was not enough to help the unpopular governor win another term in the deeply conservative state.
Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has launched his first statewide radio ad in South Carolina, part of a $2 million media investment in the early voting state.
“This country cannot afford four more years of Donald Trump,” the Indiana mayor says in the ad. “We know that he is going to do everything he can to hold onto power. But if you nominate me, his playbook isn’t going to work this time around.”
Buttigieg has surged in the largely white states of Iowa and New Hampshire, but he has struggled to break through in South Carolina, which has a much larger African-American electorate.
A recent Monmouth University poll put Buttigieg’s support in South Carolina at just 3 percent, with only 1 percent of African-American voters saying they back his White House bid.
Mitt Romney was asked by a Capitol Hill reporter for his thoughts on Deval Patrick, another former Massachusetts governor, entering the Democratic presidential primary.Mitt Romney was asked by a Capitol Hill reporter for his thoughts on Deval Patrick, another former Massachusetts governor, entering the Democratic presidential primary.
The Utah senator responded with a self-deprecating joke about his own failed presidential bid. “Delusion runs deep in the veins of Massachusetts politicians thinking of running for president,” Romney said.The Utah senator responded with a self-deprecating joke about his own failed presidential bid. “Delusion runs deep in the veins of Massachusetts politicians thinking of running for president,” Romney said.
Democratic presidential candidates offered their prayers and condolences to the families affected by the mass shooting in southern California, while also demanding legislative action to curb gun violence.Democratic presidential candidates offered their prayers and condolences to the families affected by the mass shooting in southern California, while also demanding legislative action to curb gun violence.
Kamala Harris, who serves as California’s junior senator, said the shooting was evidence of how communities are being “terrorized” by gun violence.Kamala Harris, who serves as California’s junior senator, said the shooting was evidence of how communities are being “terrorized” by gun violence.
Other 2020 Democrats expressed dismay at children fearing their schools as gun-control legislation passed by the House languishes in the Senate.Other 2020 Democrats expressed dismay at children fearing their schools as gun-control legislation passed by the House languishes in the Senate.
During her weekly press conference, Nancy Pelosi accused the president of bribery and appeared to also insult his intelligence.During her weekly press conference, Nancy Pelosi accused the president of bribery and appeared to also insult his intelligence.
The House speaker was arguing Trump could defend himself in the impeachment inquiry by presenting evidence that contradicts the allegations Democrats have laid out.The House speaker was arguing Trump could defend himself in the impeachment inquiry by presenting evidence that contradicts the allegations Democrats have laid out.
“If the president has something that is exculpatory -- Mr. President, that means you have anything that shows your innocence -- then he should make that known,” Pelosi said, looking directly at the camera in the briefing room. “So far we haven’t see that.”“If the president has something that is exculpatory -- Mr. President, that means you have anything that shows your innocence -- then he should make that known,” Pelosi said, looking directly at the camera in the briefing room. “So far we haven’t see that.”
In an interview with the Guardian, Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal lawyer, said he thought Trump would remain loyal to him but joked he had “insurance” in case he didn’t.In an interview with the Guardian, Rudy Giuliani, the president’s personal lawyer, said he thought Trump would remain loyal to him but joked he had “insurance” in case he didn’t.
The Guardian’s Stephanie Kirchgaessner reports:The Guardian’s Stephanie Kirchgaessner reports:
Here’s where the day stands:Here’s where the day stands:
A shooter opened fire on a high school in southern California, reportedly killing at least one person. The tragedy comes as the White House has failed to put forth its promised proposals to curb gun violence.A shooter opened fire on a high school in southern California, reportedly killing at least one person. The tragedy comes as the White House has failed to put forth its promised proposals to curb gun violence.
Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of bribery in the wake of yesterday’s public impeachment hearing, saying the president dangled military assistance to Ukraine to pressure officials into investigating Joe Biden.Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of bribery in the wake of yesterday’s public impeachment hearing, saying the president dangled military assistance to Ukraine to pressure officials into investigating Joe Biden.
A second staffer at the US embassy in Kyiv reportedly overheard Trump asking Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EU, about “the investigations” in Ukraine.A second staffer at the US embassy in Kyiv reportedly overheard Trump asking Gordon Sondland, the US ambassador to the EU, about “the investigations” in Ukraine.
The blog will have much more coming up, so stay tuned.The blog will have much more coming up, so stay tuned.
Lloyd Blankfein, the senior chairman of Goldman Sachs who served as the investment bank’s CEO until last year, criticized Elizabeth Warren after the Democratic presidential candidate released an ad slamming billionaires.Lloyd Blankfein, the senior chairman of Goldman Sachs who served as the investment bank’s CEO until last year, criticized Elizabeth Warren after the Democratic presidential candidate released an ad slamming billionaires.
The ad features four billionaires who have criticized Warren’s proposals, including her plan to impose a wealth tax. The video specifically mentions the money Blankfein made during the Great Recession.The ad features four billionaires who have criticized Warren’s proposals, including her plan to impose a wealth tax. The video specifically mentions the money Blankfein made during the Great Recession.
“Vilification of people as a member of a group may be good for her campaign, not the country,” Blankfein said in response to the ad. “Maybe tribalism is just in her DNA,” he added, apparently referencing Warren’s past claims of Native American ancestry.“Vilification of people as a member of a group may be good for her campaign, not the country,” Blankfein said in response to the ad. “Maybe tribalism is just in her DNA,” he added, apparently referencing Warren’s past claims of Native American ancestry.
The campaign manager of Trump’s reelection bid said the president raised more than $3 million in the 24 hours after the start of the first public impeachment hearing.The campaign manager of Trump’s reelection bid said the president raised more than $3 million in the 24 hours after the start of the first public impeachment hearing.
Trupm’s reelection campaign sent out fundraising requests to supporters yesterday, seeking to capitalize on the widely publicized hearing.Trupm’s reelection campaign sent out fundraising requests to supporters yesterday, seeking to capitalize on the widely publicized hearing.
The president’s campaign has previously bragged about raising money off the inquiry, but Democrats have also seen fundraising bumps from the investigation.The president’s campaign has previously bragged about raising money off the inquiry, but Democrats have also seen fundraising bumps from the investigation.
A second staffer from the US embassy in Ukraine reportedly overheard Trump’s July phone call with Gordon Sondland, in which the president asked the US ambassador to the EU about “the investigations” in Ukraine.A second staffer from the US embassy in Ukraine reportedly overheard Trump’s July phone call with Gordon Sondland, in which the president asked the US ambassador to the EU about “the investigations” in Ukraine.
The AP reports:The AP reports:
According to a number of reports, the first staffer Taylor identified as overhearing the call is David Holmes, who is scheduled to speak to impeachment investigators behind closed doors tomorrow.According to a number of reports, the first staffer Taylor identified as overhearing the call is David Holmes, who is scheduled to speak to impeachment investigators behind closed doors tomorrow.
Trump promised after the August mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton that his administration would propose policies to curb gun violence.Trump promised after the August mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton that his administration would propose policies to curb gun violence.
However, the president has yet to release any gun-control proposals, and he has reportedly abandoned the plan in recent weeks.However, the president has yet to release any gun-control proposals, and he has reportedly abandoned the plan in recent weeks.
The Washington Post reported earlier this month:The Washington Post reported earlier this month:
A nearby hospital said it had received two patients in critical condition from the shooting at a high school near Los Angeles, with three more victims en route.A nearby hospital said it had received two patients in critical condition from the shooting at a high school near Los Angeles, with three more victims en route.
The White House said Trump is monitoring updates from the shooting. “The President is monitoring the ongoing reports of a school shooting in Santa Clarita, CA,” the White House said in a statement. “The White House encourages all those in the area to follow the advice of local law enforcement and first responders.”The White House said Trump is monitoring updates from the shooting. “The President is monitoring the ongoing reports of a school shooting in Santa Clarita, CA,” the White House said in a statement. “The White House encourages all those in the area to follow the advice of local law enforcement and first responders.”
The shooting took place in California’s 25th congressional district, which is currently lacking a House representative following the resignation of Katie Hill.The shooting took place in California’s 25th congressional district, which is currently lacking a House representative following the resignation of Katie Hill.
At least three victims have been reported from a shooting at a high school near Los Angeles, and the attacker has reportedly not yet been arrested.At least three victims have been reported from a shooting at a high school near Los Angeles, and the attacker has reportedly not yet been arrested.
NBC Los Angeles reports:NBC Los Angeles reports:
Nancy Pelosi said the alleged actions of Trump in the Ukraine controversy are more alarming than those of former president Richard Nixon, who resigned over the Watergate scandal.Nancy Pelosi said the alleged actions of Trump in the Ukraine controversy are more alarming than those of former president Richard Nixon, who resigned over the Watergate scandal.
“The cover-up makes what Nixon did look almost small,” the House speaker said of the president’s actions. “Almost small.”“The cover-up makes what Nixon did look almost small,” the House speaker said of the president’s actions. “Almost small.”
Nixon attempted to cover up the fact that five men connected to his reelection campaign broke into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. Democrats are accusing the Trump White House of trying to conceal the details of the president’s Ukraine call by unnecessarily placing it in a highly secure server.Nixon attempted to cover up the fact that five men connected to his reelection campaign broke into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee. Democrats are accusing the Trump White House of trying to conceal the details of the president’s Ukraine call by unnecessarily placing it in a highly secure server.
Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of attempting to bribe Ukraine to harm the electoral fortunes of one of his political rivals, Joe Biden.Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of attempting to bribe Ukraine to harm the electoral fortunes of one of his political rivals, Joe Biden.
In recent days, Democrats have moved away from the language of “quid pro quo” and toward the term “bribery” to describe the alleged efforts by the president’s team to pressure Ukraine to announce an investigation into Biden and the 2016 election.In recent days, Democrats have moved away from the language of “quid pro quo” and toward the term “bribery” to describe the alleged efforts by the president’s team to pressure Ukraine to announce an investigation into Biden and the 2016 election.
“I am saying what the president has admitted to and said it’s perfect, I say it’s perfectly wrong,” Pelosi asserted. “It’s bribery.”“I am saying what the president has admitted to and said it’s perfect, I say it’s perfectly wrong,” Pelosi asserted. “It’s bribery.”
Asked to define the bribery in this instance, the House speaker said, “The bribe is to grant or withhold military assistance in return for a public statement of a fake investigation into the elections. That’s bribery.”Asked to define the bribery in this instance, the House speaker said, “The bribe is to grant or withhold military assistance in return for a public statement of a fake investigation into the elections. That’s bribery.”