Diplomats, William Taylor and george kent who under time questioning by congressman John Ratcliffe couldnt name a single Impeachable Offense they believed to have been committed by president of the United States. Neither diplomat has spoken to the president. Neither dip that had anything to neither di diplomat had anything to say other than what others had to say. Tomorrow well hear from the former ambassador to youve crane marie yovanovich. The dimms can hardly do worse on the second day than they did on the first. Return to White House Correspondent kevin corke. Reporter good to be with you. The president sets the Foreign Policy for this country, not the diplomats on the ground. Today he didnt say a lot. In fact he didnt answer any questions before he made his way to louisiana. But he did allow white house officials to act in his stead. Among them kelly and conway, she had plenty to say and a chance to handicap tomorrows proceedings. We learned that the democrats had no case against
Witnesses in their pretend inquiry upon which they dream of impeaching the president of the United States. It doesnt get much more fanciful than that. For example, todays transcripts of ambassador William Taylors testimony in one of adam schiffs secret hearings. The transcripts show taylor said he believed the president wanted them to investigate burisma. But he said that was the result of a report in the New York Times. Not because of anything he observed or communication he had with the president or state department officials. For the latest on the impeachment press we turn to chief white house correspondent, john roberts. Reporter the latest transcript to be released, ambassador bill day loesch who says he believes there was a quid pro quo, that aid to ukraine was tied to an investigation. I observe thanked in order to move forward on the security assistance, the ukrainians were told by ambassador sondland that they had to pursue these investigations. But what taylor heard was all b
He has testified that he believed that Security Assistance for ukraine was tied to an investigation into the bidens. My clear impression was that the Security Assistance hold was likely intended by the president , either as an expression of dissatisfaction with ukrainians who had not yet agreed to the burismabiden investigation or as an effort to increase pressure on them to do so. Reporter testifying today, fiona hill, former top russia expert on the National Security council. She in part heavily criticized those who feel it was ukraine, not russia who was responsible for meddling in the 2016 president ial election. Back here at the white house, that lunch meeting, neil, we think it will be five or six republican senators involved. Two on the left side of screen there, i guess you could say are interesting ones. Susan collins, mitt romney expected to sit down with the president. At times they have not followed the party line as it relates to maybe agreeing with President Trump. Im tol
Witnesses in their pretend inquiry upon which they dream of impeaching the president of the United States. It doesnt get much more fanciful than that. For example, todays transcripts of ambassador William Taylors testimony in one of adam schiffs secret hearings. The transcripts show taylor said he believed the president wanted them to investigate burisma. But he said that was the result of a report in the New York Times. Not because of anything he observed or communication he had with the president or state department officials. For the latest on the impeachment press we turn to chief white house correspondent, john roberts. Reporter the latest transcript to be released, ambassador bill day loesch who says he believes there was a quid pro quo, that aid to ukraine was tied to an investigation. I observe thanked in order to move forward on the security assistance, the ukrainians were told by ambassador sondland that they had to pursue these investigations. But what taylor heard was all b
With the turkish leader. Much of the focus quite appropriately for the Business Network what the chairman of the Federal Reserve is saying right now. You know had three rate cuts this year. The third one just last month. He seems to be indicating he will keep his powder dry, holding fire for a moment. He acknowledges trade headwinds, other issues could slow things down. He is always ready to pounce if need be. He is certainly not indicating anytime soon. Get the read percent from our own Edward Lawrence. He has been monitoring all of this. Edward . Reporter neil, the testimony will go on for another 30 minutes or so when the Federal Reserve chairman has to leave here. Federal reserve chairman Jerome Powell told senators and Congress People does not see a rate cut for december unless check data would come in better than expected. He said the Federal Reserve would act going forward. He painted a glowing picture of the economy. He said the Consumer Spending. Wages are rising. Job market h