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By Haley Britzky Feb 14, 2020

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Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman

"He's got basically a bridging assignment for a couple months, at HQDA, and then will be heading on to a...

By Haley Britzky Feb 13, 2020

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‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress

More than a year after leaving his job as White House Chief of Staff, former Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly...

By Haley Britzky Feb 7, 2020

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The White House has dismissed Lt. Col. Vindman after his testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

"LTC Vindman was asked to leave for telling the truth," his attorney said.

By Haley Britzky Feb 5, 2020

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President Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges

The votes were almost exactly down party lines, save one vote from Republican Sen. Mitt Romney.

By Dale Kasler and Ryan Sabalow, The Sacramento Bee Feb 5, 2020

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An indicted Ukrainian businessman was poised to partner with the VA on medical marijuana research

A company led by Andrey Kukushkin has been talking to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs about a five-year medical-marijuana...

By Paul Szoldra Jan 28, 2020

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Ex-Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly: ‘I believe’ John Bolton and think he should testify

"I believe John Bolton."

By Christopher Bing and Raphael Satter, Reuters Jan 14, 2020

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Russian military hackers reportedly tried to steal emails from the Ukrainian energy company at the center of US impeachment scandal

The same hacking group, known as "Fancy Bear" by cybersecurity researchers, breached the Democratic National Committee in 2016

By David Roza Jan 6, 2020

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Former National Security Advisor John Bolton prepared to testify in impeachment trial

"If the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify."

By Susan Heavey, Reuters Dec 5, 2019

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Pelosi says Democrats will draft articles of impeachment against Trump

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday said she has directed a House committee to draft articles of...

By John Haltiwanger, Business Insider Nov 19, 2019

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The Army is ready to protect Lt. Col. Vindman and his family following impeachment testimony

The Army is prepared to move Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and his family to a secure location on a military...

By Haley Britzky Nov 19, 2019

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‘It’s Lt. Col. Vindman’ — Active-duty witness in Trump impeachment inquiry sharply corrects congressman

"The Army is the only profession I have ever known."

By Ellen Ioanes, Business Insider Nov 12, 2019

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The Navy canceled a routine Black Sea patrol after Trump complained that it was hostile to Russia

Christopher Anderson, an aide to former Special Envoy to Ukraine Kurt Volker, testified that the White House cancelled a Navy...

By Jeff Schogol Oct 30, 2019

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Army defends Lt. Col. Vindman days after his commander-in-chief called him a ‘Never Trumper’

"Lt. Col. Vindman is afforded all protections anyone would be provided in his circumstances"

By Haley Britzky Oct 29, 2019

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Here’s the military record of Lt. Col. Vindman, the soldier testifying at Trump’s impeachment inquiry

He's served for two decades as an Army infantry officer.

By Billy House and John Harney, Bloomberg News Oct 29, 2019

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Meet the Army officer who sounded the alarm over Trump’s Ukraine call

Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who works at the White House National Security Council, said he listened in on the call...

By Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News Oct 24, 2019

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Trump praises Republicans who stormed into Capitol Hill SCIF with their cell phones

"Thank you to House Republicans for being tough, smart, and understanding in detail the greatest Witch Hunt in American History."

By Jared Keller Oct 16, 2019

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Psych! The Pentagon is actually ‘unable to comply’ with House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry ‘at this time’

In a letter to three House Democrats on Monday, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs Robert R. Hood wrote...

By Kate Feldman, New York Daily News Oct 13, 2019

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Pentagon ‘will do everything we can’ to honor impeachment subpoena, Esper says

Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Sunday he and the Pentagon will comply with House Democrats' impeachment inquiry subpoena, but it'll...

By Richard Cowan And David Morgan, Reuters Oct 8, 2019

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White House says it will refuse to cooperate with ‘illegitimate, unconstitutional’ impeachment inquiry

The White House said on Tuesday it would refuse to cooperate with an "illegitimate, unconstitutional" congressional impeachment inquiry, setting Republican...

By Roberta Rampton and Patricia Zengerle, Reuters Oct 3, 2019

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Trump just called on China to investigate the Bidens

The plea comes as Trump faces an impeachment inquiry for making a similar request of Ukraine in July

By Jeff Schogol Sep 28, 2019

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The Pentagon is doing its damnedest to avoid being dragged into the Ukraine mess

Vice President Mike Pence said a $250 million security assistance package to Ukraine was withheld due to fears of corruption,...

By Christopher Miller, Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty Sep 25, 2019

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Explain it like I’m (an E)5: the Ukrainian corruption scandal that ensnared the Trump administration

Ukrainian prosecutors say Trump's version of the story just doesn't sound right.

By Paul Szoldra Sep 25, 2019

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Read the declassified White House call record between Trump and Ukraine’s president

This call and other events prompted a whistleblower complaint of "urgent concern" to be filed with the intelligence community inspector...

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Army Secretary confirms there are ‘no investigations’ into Lt. Col. Vindman

‘He did exactly what we tell them to do’ — John Kelly backs Lt. Col. Vindman for testifying to Congress

The White House has dismissed Lt. Col. Vindman after his testimony in the Trump impeachment inquiry

President Trump acquitted on both impeachment charges

An indicted Ukrainian businessman was poised to partner with the VA on medical marijuana research

Ex-Trump Chief of Staff John Kelly: ‘I believe’ John Bolton and think he should testify

Russian military hackers reportedly tried to steal emails from the Ukrainian energy company at the center of US impeachment scandal

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton prepared to testify in impeachment trial

Pelosi says Democrats will draft articles of impeachment against Trump

The Army is ready to protect Lt. Col. Vindman and his family following impeachment testimony

‘It’s Lt. Col. Vindman’ — Active-duty witness in Trump impeachment inquiry sharply corrects congressman

The Navy canceled a routine Black Sea patrol after Trump complained that it was hostile to Russia

Army defends Lt. Col. Vindman days after his commander-in-chief called him a ‘Never Trumper’

Here’s the military record of Lt. Col. Vindman, the soldier testifying at Trump’s impeachment inquiry

Meet the Army officer who sounded the alarm over Trump’s Ukraine call

Trump praises Republicans who stormed into Capitol Hill SCIF with their cell phones

Psych! The Pentagon is actually ‘unable to comply’ with House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry ‘at this time’

Pentagon ‘will do everything we can’ to honor impeachment subpoena, Esper says

White House says it will refuse to cooperate with ‘illegitimate, unconstitutional’ impeachment inquiry

Trump just called on China to investigate the Bidens

The Pentagon is doing its damnedest to avoid being dragged into the Ukraine mess

Explain it like I’m (an E)5: the Ukrainian corruption scandal that ensnared the Trump administration

Read the declassified White House call record between Trump and Ukraine’s president