Top Items:
Washington Post:
Trump ordered hold on military aid days before calling Ukrainian president, officials say — President Trump told his acting chief of staff, Mick Mulvaney, to hold back almost $400 million in military aid for Ukraine at least a week before a phone call in which Trump is said to have pressured …
Discussion:
The Texas Tribune, CNN, Politico, Bloomberg, RedState, National Review, JustOneMinute, Axios, New York Times, Talking Points Memo, ABC News, The Bulwark, Fox News, Denver Post, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Mediaite, Bangor Daily News, The Week, The Daily Caller, Patterico's Pontifications, Florida Politics, Hot Air, Radio Free Europe/Radio …, U.S. Political News …, VICE, Slate, Mercury News, Reason, The American Conservative, Daily Kos, Outside the Beltway, KTLA, Raw Story, The Independent, Splinter, ECHIDNE OF THE SNAKES, Althouse, Financial Times, YouTube, Greensburg Tribune-Review, The Resurgent, Lawyers, Guns & Money, Balloon Juice, Mother Jones, Vox, Common Dreams, Spectator USA, Los Angeles Times and Hullabaloo, more at Mediagazer »
RELATED:
Washington Post:
Seven freshman Democrats: These allegations are a threat to all we have sworn to protect — Reps. Gil Cisneros of California, Jason Crow of Colorado, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Elaine Luria of Virginia, Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey, Elissa Slotkin of Michigan and Abigail Spanberger of Virginia are all freshman Democrats.
Discussion:
Dallas Morning News, ABC News, Wall Street Journal, Mother Jones, CNN, Detroit News, Financial Times, NPR, Balloon Juice, POLITICUSUSA, The Independent, The Daily Caller, Talking Points Memo, National Review, Washington Times, The Week, Daily Kos, Virginia Mercury, No More Mister Nice Blog, Hullabaloo, Axios, Shareblue Media, Michigan Advance, Blue Virginia, U.S. Political News …, Raw Story, Mediaite, Political Wire and Politico
Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Here's a timeline of Trump's latest scandal. It's damning. — The floodgates are opening: Even as more Democrats are moving decisively toward supporting impeachment proceedings, we're now learning that President Trump himself ordered a freeze on aid to Ukraine, just before telling …
Representative Haley Stevens:
Stevens Statement on Reports of Abuse of Power by President Trump — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps Haley Stevens (MI-11) released the following statement: — “Over the last several days, I have been deeply alarmed by reports of serious abuse of power by President Trump.
Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
House Barrels Toward Impeachment Decisions as Democratic Resistance Crumbles — With a cascading rush of Democrats declaring their support for an impeachment push, House leaders are changing course. — WASHINGTON — House Democrats hurtled on Tuesday toward a consequential set of decisions …
Discussion:
Political Wire, Fox News and Axios
Tamar Hallerman / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Hank Johnson becomes first Ga. congressman to back impeachment — U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Lithonia, announced his support for an impeachment inquiry on Tuesday, becoming the first Georgia congressman to endorse proceedings to remove President Donald Trump from office.
Discussion:
Washington Post
Jonathan Bernstein / Bloomberg:
We're Likely Headed for Impeachment — House Democrats are fed up with Donald Trump's lawlessness. Watergate offers a blueprint for what to do next. — Folks, I think the president of the United States is going to be impeached. — The signals are clear.
Discussion:
Washington Post, Daily Kos, The Week and POLITICUSUSA
Joyce White Vance / TIME:
Trump Is Leaving Congress No Choice But to Impeach — You don't have to be a former prosecutor to understand what's going on. Whistleblower laws are designed to protect against fraud and abuse in government. They make it possible for government employees to step forward without fear of retaliation.
Discussion:
Washington Post, Reason and The Week
Washington Post:
Trump confirms he withheld military aid from Ukraine, says he wants other countries to help pay — President Trump was pressed by reporters as to why he blocked aid a week before his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. — “But very importantly, Germany, France …
Discussion:
Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
Mike Murphy / Washington Post:
I'm Republican. Let's force the question of impeachment with the GOP.
I'm Republican. Let's force the question of impeachment with the GOP.
Discussion:
Denver Post
John Bresnahan / Politico:
Impeachment momentum spikes, as Pelosi weighs aggressive moves
Impeachment momentum spikes, as Pelosi weighs aggressive moves
Discussion:
Vox, Rolling Stone and Wall Street Journal
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump scoffs at rising impeachment calls: 'It's nonsense'
Trump scoffs at rising impeachment calls: 'It's nonsense'
Discussion:
Politico, Breitbart and Political Wire
Washington Post:
Pelosi quietly sounding out House Democrats about whether to impeach Trump, officials say
Pelosi quietly sounding out House Democrats about whether to impeach Trump, officials say
Discussion:
Townhall, Breitbart, The Daily Beast, Daily Wire, U.S. Political News …, Splinter, Daily Kos, VICE, POLITICUSUSA, The Daily Caller, Common Dreams, CNN, Raw Story, Politico, Congressman John Larson, Wall Street Journal, The Gateway Pundit, The Week, Talking Points Memo, Slate and MARK HALPERIN'S WIDE WORLD …
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Why Trump Has Finally Forced the House to Impeach Him
Why Trump Has Finally Forced the House to Impeach Him
Discussion:
Washington Post, Detroit News, New York Times, The Atlantic, Raw Story and Hot Air
Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
The Ukraine scandal makes a stronger case for impeachment than the Mueller probe did
The Ukraine scandal makes a stronger case for impeachment than the Mueller probe did
Discussion:
Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Washington Post and Mashable
Washington Post:
Pelosi, top Democrats privately discuss creation of select committee for impeachment
John Solomon / The Hill:
Let's get real: Democrats were first to enlist Ukraine in US elections
Let's get real: Democrats were first to enlist Ukraine in US elections
Discussion:
Daily Kos, Washington Post and The Gateway Pundit
Ross Douthat / New York Times:
Does Donald Trump Want to Be Impeached?
Does Donald Trump Want to Be Impeached?
Discussion:
The Bulwark and Raw Story
Washington Post:
Trump confirms he withheld military aid from Ukraine, says he wants other countries to help pay
Trump confirms he withheld military aid from Ukraine, says he wants other countries to help pay
Discussion:
BuzzFeed News, Politico, Axios, CNN, Political Wire, New York Times, Raw Story, The Daily Caller, Talking Points Memo, VICE and The Guardian
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Instead of ‘No Collusion!’ Trump Now Seems to Be Saying, So What if I Did?
Instead of ‘No Collusion!’ Trump Now Seems to Be Saying, So What if I Did?
Discussion:
NBC News, Politico, The Daily Beast, The Week and Axios
Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: How the ground is shifting on impeachment
POLITICO Playbook: How the ground is shifting on impeachment
Discussion:
Associated Press, GovExec.com, The Week and CNN
Mona Charen / The Bulwark:
Since When Does Trump Care About Corruption?
Kathryn Watson / CBS News:
Donald Trump says future belongs to “patriots” not “globalists” in United Nations General Assembly speech - live updates
Donald Trump says future belongs to “patriots” not “globalists” in United Nations General Assembly speech - live updates
Discussion:
The Gateway Pundit, Breitbart and American Military News
Randall D. Eliason / Washington Post:
If the Ukraine allegations are true, there are criminal consequences
If the Ukraine allegations are true, there are criminal consequences
Discussion:
electionlawblog.org and OpenSecrets.org
Allan Smith / NBC News:
More Dems back impeachment action amid reports Trump ordered Ukraine aid frozen
More Dems back impeachment action amid reports Trump ordered Ukraine aid frozen
Discussion:
Washington Post, CNN and Shareblue Media
Washington Post:
Britain's Supreme Court rules Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspended Parliament illegally — LONDON — Britain's highest court dealt a major blow on Tuesday to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, ruling that his controversial decision to suspend Parliament was unlawful, in a landmark judgment …
Discussion:
Coffee House and Lawyers, Guns & Money
RELATED:
BBC:
Live Reporting — Cabinet phone meeting expected today — ITV political editor tweets... He adds: “The PM is expected to fly home overnight tonight, a few hours earlier than planned, so that he can be in Parliament tomorrow.” — 'It's time we took things forward' - Johnson
Discussion:
Associated Press, Townhall and Slate
Owen Bowcott / The Guardian:
Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful, supreme court rules
Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament unlawful, supreme court rules
Discussion:
The Daily Beast, Outside the Beltway, Balloon Juice and Splinter
The Daily Beast:
Supreme Court: Boris Johnson ‘Unlawfully’ Halted Democracy Over Brexit
Supreme Court: Boris Johnson ‘Unlawfully’ Halted Democracy Over Brexit
Discussion:
Politico, Breitbart and One America News Network
Mark Landler / New York Times:
Boris Johnson's Suspension of Parliament Was Unlawful, U.K. Supreme Court Rules
Boris Johnson's Suspension of Parliament Was Unlawful, U.K. Supreme Court Rules
Discussion:
Bloomberg, Talking Points Memo, The Week and Common Dreams
Monmouth University Polling Institute:
Dem Primary in Flux — Many see no need to choose between electability and issue alignment — West Long Branch, NJ - Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren has joined former Vice President Joe Biden at the front of the pack in New Hampshire, according to the latest Monmouth University Poll.
Discussion:
Fox News, Politico, Reno Gazette-Journal, Suffolk University, Political Wire, The Week and The Guardian
RELATED:
Matt Stevens / New York Times:
Tulsi Gabbard Qualifies for Next Debate, Bringing Lineup to 12 — Ms. Gabbard earned 2 percent support in a new poll in New Hampshire, enough to secure a spot on the stage in Ohio next month. — Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii became the 12th Democratic presidential candidate …
Adam Shaw / Fox News:
Trump touts nationalism in UN address: ‘The future does not belong to globalists’ — President Trump on Tuesday aggressively touted the importance of national sovereignty in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly, calling for other nations to “love” and stand up for their countries and warning …
Discussion:
Axios, U.S. Political News …, Breitbart and Washington Post
RELATED:
Washington Post:
Trump condemns globalism, touts nationalistic view of foreign affairs at U.N.
Trump condemns globalism, touts nationalistic view of foreign affairs at U.N.
Discussion:
One America News Network, The Hill and Fox News
Nahal Toosi / Politico:
It's ‘Dictator Day’ at the U.N. — with Trump in the middle
It's ‘Dictator Day’ at the U.N. — with Trump in the middle
Discussion:
Foreign Policy and Raw Story
Thomas Kaplan / New York Times:
Bernie Sanders Proposes a Wealth Tax, Taking Aim at Billionaires — Mr. Sanders is embracing an idea at the center of Elizabeth Warren's presidential campaign. His proposal goes further in who would be taxed and how much money would be raised. — WASHINGTON — Senator Bernie Sanders …
Discussion:
Washington Post, Breitbart, Vanity Fair, Daily Wire, The Independent, PJ Media Home, The Week, Common Dreams and twitchy.com
RELATED:
Mike Allen / Axios:
Scoop: Bernie Sanders one-ups Warren with his own wealth tax
Scoop: Bernie Sanders one-ups Warren with his own wealth tax
Discussion:
CNBC, Politico, Vox and Washington Post
A. G. Sulzberger / New York Times:
The Growing Threat to Journalism Around the World — In many countries, journalists are being targeted because of the role they play in ensuring a free and informed society. — Mr. Sulzberger is the publisher of The New York Times. — [This Op-Ed was originally delivered as a talk at Brown University on Monday.]
Discussion:
Vox, CNN, VICE, U.S. Political News …, Fox News, Slate and Mediaite, more at Mediagazer »
Gideon Resnick / The Daily Beast:
Warren Is Spending Campaign Cash to Unseat Susan Collins — In an email sent to her campaign supporters, Warren's campaign manager said that they plan to devote staffers to helping win back the Senate. — Sen. Elizabeth Warren's (D-MA) presidential campaign is putting resources into Maine …
Discussion:
U.S. Political News …
RELATED:
Alex Thompson / Politico:
Warren announces $10 million-plus ad buy in early states
Warren announces $10 million-plus ad buy in early states
Discussion:
Political Wire, Fox News, New Republic and Vanity Fair
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
Trump snubs Jared Kushner's signature accomplishment — When President Donald Trump huddled with campaign aides in the late spring to discuss his bid for reelection, White House senior adviser Jared Kushner told his father-in-law he should highlight last year's historic passage of the First Step Act …
Discussion:
Power Line, The Week and Raw Story
The Daily Beast:
Not Just Ukraine: Rudy and Bannon Try a Whole New Way to Slime Biden — The president and his allies, from Peter Schweizer to Frank Gaffney, want to open a new front on the former VP's son even as their Ukraine gambit appears to have backfired. — The president's personal attorney …
Discussion:
Breitbart, The Resurgent, Lawyers, Guns & Money, The Guardian, Raw Story, NPR and Washington Post
RELATED: