Sondland adds key corroboration to Ukraine quid pro quo claim
Diplomat Gordon Sondland revised sworn testimony to confirm that military aid to Ukraine was conditioned on a public anti corruption statement. He relayed the message at a Warsaw conference with Vice President Pence. Democrats plan public hearings as transcripts shed light on the impeachment inquiry.
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Congress weighs funding to avert shutdown amid impeachment talk
Congress and the White House consider stopgap legislation to keep agencies funded beyond November 21 while Democrats pursue an impeachment inquiry into President Trump over aid to Ukraine. Senate aides cite possible bills lasting until mid December or into 2020 as House debate and a potential Senate trial loom.
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Iran expands nuclear program with gas injections at Fordow
Iran will inject uranium hexafluoride gas into centrifuges at Fordow, the underground facility near Qom, as part of a fourth step to reduce its nuclear commitments under the 2015 deal. President Rouhani announced the move in a televised speech, prompting U S criticism and IAEA monitoring.
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Nine U S Citizens Die in Mexico Ambush
Nine U S citizens including three women and six children from the LeBaron family were killed when their SUVs were ambushed in Sonora near the Arizona border. At least five other children were wounded and transported to Tucson for treatment. Authorities noted the attackers may have mistaken the group for rivals amid cartel turf wars and President AMLO pledged a full investigation while Trump urged a war against cartels.
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