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In the impeachment inquiry, is the US a defender of democracy — or corrupt itself?

November 13, 2019Trump impeachment

The impeachment inquiry into US President Donald Trump moved to open hearings Wednesday. The central issue in the inquiry is what responsibility the president may carry for abandoning public duty in favor of private interests.

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As US focuses on impeachment, Ukraine worries about being left to Russia

October 7, 2019Trump impeachment

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