WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee took the first steps Wednesday evening toward voting on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, beginning a marathon two-day session to consider the historic charges with a lively prime-time hearing at the Capitol. Democrats and Republicans used the otherwise procedural meeting to deliver sharp, poignant and, at times, […]
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Aimeliik new government sworn in,No speaker, vice speaker or floor leader elected
Swearing-in of the newly elected officials of the 12th Aimeliik State Government got off to rocky start on Tuesday, December 10th, as some of the legislator-elects challenged the credentials of Ngerkeai elected representative Kolas Eriich prior to swear-in ceremony delaying the event for an hour. During the installation session, appointed credentials committee submitted a motion […]
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Britain faces most history-shaping election since WWII
LONDON — Britain is facing the most testing and significant period in its modern history since World War II. The polarized electorate now has a critical choice to make — but it seems unlikely the result, whatever it may be, will heal deep and toxic divisions that could last a generation or more. The 20th […]
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Ilolang leads in Ngeremlengui race: Unofficial results
Incumbent Governor Mary Frances Ilolang Remengesau leads gubernatorial race in Ngeremlengui by 36 votes over former Governor Wilson Ongos after the initial tally of votes casted at the 10th Ngeremlengui General Election. As of yesterday, 81 out of 119 absentee ballots had been received by Election Commission. On the legislature race, unofficial results show six […]
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House impeachment report coming ahead of landmark hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House impeachment report on President Donald Trump will be unveiled Monday behind closed doors for key lawmakers, as Democrats push ahead despite the White House’s declaration it will not participate in the first hearing by the Judiciary Committee. The Democratic majority on the House Intelligence Committee says the report, compiled after […]
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White House says it won’t participate in impeachment hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House declared Sunday it would not participate in the first impeachment hearings before the House Judiciary Committee as Democrats prepared to approve their report Tuesday making the case for President Donald Trump’s removal from office. The Democratic majority on the House Intelligence Committee says its report will speak for itself […]