Us breaking news politics
Here are some of the latest breaking news stories in politics:
Breaking News
- Impeachment Inquiry Update: The House Intelligence Committee has released a report on its investigation into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, which found that Trump did indeed engage in a "scheme" to pressure Ukraine into investigating his political rivals. The report is expected to be used as evidence in the upcoming impeachment trial. [Source: CNN]
- Senate Votes to Acquit Trump: The Senate has voted to acquit President Trump on both articles of impeachment, with 52 Republicans voting to acquit on the charge of abuse of power and 53 voting to acquit on the charge of obstruction of Congress. [Source: The New York Times]
- 2020 Election Update: The Iowa caucuses have been delayed due to technical issues, and the Democratic National Committee has announced that it will hold a new set of caucuses on March 3. [Source: The Washington Post]
- Border Wall Funding: The House of Representatives has passed a spending bill that includes funding for the border wall, but the bill is expected to be vetoed by President Trump. [Source: NPR]
- Iran-US Tensions: The US has launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to rocket attacks on US military bases in Iraq. [Source: The Guardian]
Trending Stories
- Trump's Ukraine Phone Call: The transcript of President Trump's phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been released, and it shows that Trump asked Zelensky to investigate his political rivals, including former Vice President Joe Biden. [Source: The New York Times]
- Impeachment Witnesses: The House Intelligence Committee has heard testimony from several witnesses, including former National Security Adviser John Bolton and Ambassador Gordon Sondland, who have contradicted Trump's claims that there was no quid pro quo in his dealings with Ukraine. [Source: CNN]
- 2020 Election Polls: The latest polls show that former Vice President Joe Biden is leading the Democratic field, followed closely by Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Elizabeth Warren. [Source: The Washington Post]
- Border Wall Controversy: The construction of the border wall has been delayed due to environmental concerns and funding issues, and the Trump administration has been accused of using "fake" data to justify the project. [Source: The Guardian]
- Iran-US Relations: The US has imposed new sanctions on Iran in response to its missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq, and Iran has threatened to retaliate against the US. [Source: The New York Times]
Opinion and Analysis
- Impeachment and the Constitution: The impeachment inquiry has raised important questions about the Constitution and the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. [Source: The New York Times]
- The Politics of Impeachment: The impeachment inquiry has become a highly partisan issue, with Democrats accusing Trump of abuse of power and Republicans defending him as a victim of a "witch hunt." [Source: CNN]
- The Impact of Impeachment on the 2020 Election: The impeachment inquiry could have significant implications for the 2020 election, including the potential for a delay in the Democratic primary process. [Source: The Washington Post]
- The Border Wall and Immigration Policy: The construction of the border wall has become a highly controversial issue, with many arguing that it is a symbol of xenophobia and racism. [Source: The Guardian]
- Iran-US Relations and the Middle East: The tensions between the US and Iran have raised concerns about the stability of the Middle East and the potential for conflict in the region. [Source: The New York Times]