Us political news
Here are some recent and ongoing US political news stories:
Impeachment Inquiry
- The House Intelligence Committee has concluded its impeachment inquiry into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, and the report is expected to be released soon.
- The inquiry found that Trump did, in fact, pressure Ukraine to investigate his political rival, Joe Biden, and his son Hunter Biden.
- The report also found that Trump withheld military aid to Ukraine in an effort to pressure the country to investigate the Bidens.
2020 Presidential Election
- The Democratic primary is heating up, with several candidates still in the running, including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Pete Buttigieg.
- The first Democratic debate took place in June, and the second debate is scheduled for July.
- The Republican primary is expected to be a cakewalk for President Trump, who is seeking re-election.
Congressional Investigations
- The House Oversight Committee is investigating the Trump administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the president's response to the crisis.
- The committee is also investigating the administration's decision to separate migrant families at the US-Mexico border.
Supreme Court
- The Supreme Court has ruled in several high-profile cases, including a decision to allow the Trump administration to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census.
- The court has also ruled in favor of the Trump administration's travel ban targeting several predominantly Muslim countries.
Other News
- The US-Mexico border crisis continues to be a major issue, with thousands of migrants attempting to cross the border each month.
- The Trump administration has announced plans to build a wall along the US-Mexico border, but the project has been delayed due to funding issues.
- The US-China trade war continues to escalate, with both countries imposing tariffs on each other's goods.
Recent Developments
- The House of Representatives has passed a resolution condemning the Trump administration's decision to withdraw troops from Syria.
- The Senate has passed a resolution supporting the US military's efforts in the Middle East.
- The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan, but the plan has been met with criticism from some lawmakers.