On Friday, Kurt Volker, the State Department’s special envoy to the Ukraine, resigned from his position. Volker’s resignation comes just one day after the release of a whistleblower complaint that alleges that President Trump attempted to pressure Ukraine to investigate his potential 2020 presidential rival Joe Biden by withholding aid from Ukraine.

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From the left: Kurt Volker, Trump’s Envoy for Ukraine, Resigns, New York Times
From the center: Special envoy to Ukraine resigns day after report released, CNN
From the right: Ukraine envoy resigns after mention in whistleblower complaint, Fox News


Also in the news today: Since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House will be pursuing an impeachment inquiry against President Trump earlier this week, the impeachment fight has only gained momentum.

The release of the transcript detailing the President’s phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday has exacerbated the possibility of his impeachment. 

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From the left: 14 answers to impeachment inquiry & what may come next, New York Times
From the center: Poll: Americans Split on House Impeachment Inquiry, NPR
From the right: Judicial Watch sues State Department for info on Bidens' dealings, Fox News


Also in the news today: The whistleblower complaint, released Wednesday by the White House, provides insight on how the President may have abused his power to gain the inside track on a political foe.

A new Quinnipiac University poll released Wednesday shows Sen. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) will a slight lead over former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the 2020 Democratic nomination.

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From the left: Warren passes Biden in new nationwide poll, Politico
From the center: Poll: Warren closes in on Biden's lead, The Hill
From the right: Warren Takes Slight Lead, Passes Biden In National Poll, Daily Caller

Also in the news today: On Wednesday, the Trump administration released a rough transcript of President Trump’s July conservation with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky.

On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House of Representatives will begin an official inquiry into the possibility of impeaching President Trump.

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From the left: Why an impeachment inquiry now? Dems cite case’s clarity, Washington Post
From the center: Pelosi announces formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump, NPR
From the right: Pelosi to address groundswell of impeachment calls, Fox News


Also in the news today: On Tuesday, Senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders announced a new plan for a tax on the wealthiest Americans, which could cut billionaires’ wealth in half after 15 years.

On Monday, more details began to emerge about President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine. On Friday, the Washington Post reported that, according to a whistleblower complaint, Trump had pressured the Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter and their financial dealings in the country.

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From the left: Trump Ordered Aid to Ukraine Frozen Days Before Call, New York Times
From the center: Trump and the Ukraine call — what happened and what's next?, NPR
From the right: Whistleblower story about to backfire on ex-veep, Fox News


Also in the news today: This week, scores of world leaders are preparing to meet at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The assembly comes during a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, and the relations between the two countries are expected to remain frosty during the meetings.