Trump: Turkey says cease-fire will be permanent; Top U.S. envoy in Ukraine testifies at impeachment inquiry; U.S. Defense Minister meets Iraqi counterpart; and Russia, Turkey agree on removing YPG from Turkey-Syria border.
Pompeo meets with Israeli Prime Minister following Turkey ceasefire agreement; Shelling heard around Syrian town after Turkish-U.S. ceasefire deal; G7 to be held at Trump’s Doral Golf Resort in Miami; and Energy Sec. Rick Perry announces resignation.
Democrats spar in largest Primary debate; Pelosi: House won’t take formal impeachment vote; U.S. official flies to Turkey to negotiate a ceasefire in Northeast Syria; and Trump vetoes resolution that would block national emergency funding for border wall.
Democrats press forward with their impeachment inquiry with one, and maybe two, witness testimonies; The Turkish offensive against the Kurds in Syria continues as more civilian casualties are reported; Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden announced he’s planning to step down from the board of a Chinese firm at the end of the month; A Hard Rock hotel building collapsed over the weekend.
Ukraine to review investigations into firm linked to Biden’s son; Experts see many variables in impeachment investigation; Hong Kong leader invokes emergency law to ban masks in protests; and Supreme court agrees to take up abortion case.
Pompeo visits Italy, confirms he was on call between Trump and Ukraine leader; Australia PM says Trump call on Mueller probe was brief, uneventful; Fed judge blocks California law requiring tax returns; and Thousands march against shooting by Hong Kong police.