Our apologies, but technical difficulties prevented us from sending out today’s newsletter this morning. Two men who had been helping Giuliani investigate Biden were arrested—as they were attempting to flee the US—on charges that they were funneling foreign money to American politicians. Capitulating to Chinese pressure, Apple
Pacific Gas & Electric cuts power to 800,000 customers in California to avoid wildfires caused by winds damaging power equipment. The utility has long warned it would such a cut, but critics are still furious. SoCal may get cuts next as Santa Ana winds roll in. Maybe it’s
In a scathing letter, the White House says it refuses to participate in the House impeachment inquiry, a move Pelosi calls "further evidence of obstruction." A GOP-led Senate committee calls for congressional action to ensure social media isn't used to interfere in the 2020 presidential
The White House blocks Gordon Sondland, hotelier-turned-US Ambassador to the European Union (and Ukraine fixer), from appearing for a deposition. Why Trump fears Sondland’s testimony: it could show the president directing a cover-up. Here’s all the evidence collected so far in the Trump impeachment inquiry.
The Trump administration announces it will deny visas to immigrants who cannot prove they have health insurance or can pay for their own medical expenses. A second intelligence official more directly tied to Trump's involvement with Ukraine may file a whistleblower complaint. "The Guardian traced the munition
President Trump openly encourages China and Ukraine to investigate his political rival while his impeachment defense is under siege. Text messages show that Ukraine-US relations depended on Ukraine’s new president investigating Biden and discrediting Robert Mueller's Russia probe. A private pilot explains what it's
The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2010 regulation and extend the collection of DNA samples of undocumented immigrants to those who are not detained on criminal charges or who are awaiting deportation. After experiencing chest discomfort on Tuesday, Bernie Sanders received two stents to ease a blocked artery. Amber
Hong Kong reels after an 18-year-old protester is shot in the chest with a live bullet, one of six live rounds fired by police. In March, President Trump suggested any migrants trying to reach the United States on foot should be shot in the legs. When it comes
Trump and Barr have been asking foreign governments to help in a Justice Dept. inquiry to discredit the Mueller investigation. The State Dept. has now been tied to the Ukraine quagmire, with reports that Pompeo was also on the Trump call. Three House committees have subpoenaed Giuliani to turn over
Please note: We’ll be off next week for a short break, and will be back on Tuesday, Oct. 1—see you then! As seen at yesterday's climate strike, teens and children are making their voices heard. Twenty-three states are suing the Trump administration for overreaching on
