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The transcript of a July 25 call Trump made with the Ukrainian president in which he asked him to investigate the son of his political rival Joe Biden has become the subject of a Democratic-led impeachment inquiry into the president. (Photo: File)

Trump plans to release transcript of April Ukraine call on Thursday

Trump's critics accuse him of withholding almost USD 400 million to Ukraine as leverage to pressure Zelensky to publicly declare probe.

14 Nov 2019 2:11 PM

For many Trump supporters, the impeachment inquiry is nothing more than a partisan effort by Democrats to unseat a president they could not beat in 2016. (Photo: File)

Voters say impeachment hearing will not change their views on Trump

Democrats hope a series of televised hearings would help persuade Americans that Trump deserves to be ousted from office.

14 Nov 2019 12:32 PM

Just two days before the first public hearings in the impeachment inquiry, Trump issued a series of scathing tweets on Monday slamming the probe and the Democrats conducting it. (Photo: File)

Trump promises to release transcript as hearing of impeachment probe set to begin

Trump said on Saturday he would likely release the transcript on Tuesday, describing it to reporters as 'very important'.

13 Nov 2019 12:20 PM

Graham's remarks came a day after House Republicans and Democrats sparred over whether the whistleblower would provide testimony as part of the impeachment inquiry. (Photo: ANI)

Lindsey Graham says Trump's impeachment invalid without whistleblower testimony

Graham's remarks came a day after Republicans and Democrats sparred over whether whistleblower would provide testimony or not..

11 Nov 2019 12:46 PM

"Potus wanted nothing less than President Zelensky to go to the microphone and say investigations, Biden and Clinton," Kent testified. (Photo: File)

Investigations, Biden, Clinton: The 3 words Donald Trump wanted to hear from Ukraine

That's according to transcript, released on Thursday, of impeachment inquiry interview with career State Department official George Kent.

08 Nov 2019 10:02 AM

As per Trump, rumours have been circulating that the whistleblower is close to the Democratic Party and the administration of former US President Barack Obama and is an "anti-Trump person." (Photo: File)

Name of whistleblower should be revealed, says Donald Trump

Earlier, attorney to whistleblower Mark Zaid said that his client was ready to offer answers to House Representatives' questions in writing.

04 Nov 2019 3:50 PM

Democrats enjoy majority with 233 seats in the House of Representatives while the ruling Republican, from which Trump comes, has 197 elected representatives. (Photo: File)

Impeachment move by Democrats an attack on US democracy: Trump

So far only two US Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton have been impeached but neither of them were convicted by Senate.

02 Nov 2019 10:27 AM

In the 100-member Senate, Trump's Republican Party enjoys majority with 53 seats and the Democrats have 47 seats. (Photo: File)

US House formalises impeachment process against Donald Trump

So far only two US Presidents Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton have been impeached by the US House of Representatives.

01 Nov 2019 8:02 AM

Zelensky on Wednesday called for the ten or so MPs involved in examining the bill to be tested on a lie detector. (Photo: File)

Ukrainian lawmakers to take lie detector test over corruption claims

The former comedian won presidential elections in spring on a programme promising to eradicate corruption.

24 Oct 2019 10:59 AM

Beset by tensions at home and abroad, Trump sparked yet more controversy with his use of the racially charged word 'lynching' to describe his predicament. (Photo: File)

Trump impeachment: Top US diplomat in Ukraine gives 'explosive' testimony

Trump's impeachment looked ever more likely after lower house of Congress questioned acting US ambassador to Ukraine, Bill Taylor

23 Oct 2019 11:44 AM

The leader of the impeachment investigation said Tuesday that witnesses had provided substantial support for allegations that he illegally tried to force Ukraine to investigate Biden. (Photo: File)

Ukraine 'won't interfere' in Trump impeachment probe, says Zelensky

Trump has admitted asking Zelensky to probe Biden, but said it was for legitimate suspicions of corruption and not political reasons.

17 Oct 2019 10:30 AM

The White House has criticised the lack of such a vote and vowed not to cooperate with what it describes as an illegitimate investigation. (Photo: File)

Will hold off on vote: Nancy Pelosi on impeachment probe against Trump

Pelosi said the House of Representatives does not plan to hold a full vote of the body to authorise an impeachment investigation into Trump.

16 Oct 2019 8:52 AM

Zelensky was asked repeatedly about his relations with the Trump administration while speaking to reporters at a news conference that lasted more than 14 hours at a food court in Kiev with rotating groups of reporters. (Photo: File)

'No blackmail' in call with Trump: Ukraine Prez in 14-hour address

'There was no blackmail. This was not the subject of our conversation,' Zelensky said about his call with Trump.

11 Oct 2019 11:17 AM

“He’s shooting holes in the constitution, and we cannot let him get away with it,” added Biden. (Photo: File)

Joe Biden calls for Donald Trump’s impeachment

'To preserve our constitution, our democracy, our basic integrity, he should be impeached,' Biden said.

10 Oct 2019 12:57 PM

Earlier on Tuesday, the Trump administration blocked a key witness from appearing before three House committees, prompting a subpoena. (Photo: FIle)

Former US president Jimmy Carter advises Trump to tell truth 'for a change'

The Republican leader faces allegations he abused his office by pushing Ukraine to investigate his political rival Joe Biden.

09 Oct 2019 12:45 PM

Democrats say that no formal House vote is needed because the impeachment process is in its earliest stages, equivalent to gathering evidence for an indictment. (Photo: File)

'Constitutionally invalid': WH denies on cooperation by Trump in impeachment probe

'President Trump cannot permit his Administration to participate in this partisan inquiry under these circumstances,' the letter said.

09 Oct 2019 9:20 AM

During the July 25 call, Trump pressed Zelensky for an investigation into former US vice president and current Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his son, Hunter, according to a summary of the call released by the Trump administration. (Photo: File)

Under pressure, Trump amps up complaints, says Nancy Pelosi may be guilty of treason

Democrats say Trump's effort was an abuse of power to gather dirt on a political rival.

07 Oct 2019 12:56 PM

The emergence of the second whistleblower threatened to undermine arguments from Trump and his allies to discredit the original complaint. (Photo: FIle)

Second whistleblower comes forward to support impeachment peril at White House

Crucially, the new whistleblower works in the intelligence field and has “firsthand knowledge” of key events.

07 Oct 2019 10:33 AM

Trump's tweets followed the former vice president's strongest response yet to the situation -- one that has left Biden struggling to regain the momentum that for months has had him leading the Democratic pack seeking the 2020 presidential nomination. (Photo: File)

'Joe should hang it ip': Trump steps up attack on Joe Biden. Here's his response

Trump tweeted on Sunday that he would 'LOVE' running against Biden, before adding, 'I just don't think it's going to happen.'

07 Oct 2019 10:27 AM

Lawmakers have made Trump’s request last summer that Ukraine investigate former Vice President Joe Biden the centrepiece of the probe. (Photo: File)

‘Democrats will be sorry in the end’: Trump as impeachment probe reaches into WH

Trump said he would formally object to Congress about impeachment inquiry, even as he acknowledged that Democrats “have votes” to proceed.

05 Oct 2019 12:41 PM

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