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Democratic senators are preparing to pummel three of President Trump’s top State Department nominees on Tuesday, turning their confirmation hearings into a proxy war on the U.S. commitment to NATO and support for Ukraine.Why it matters: It’s the Democrats’ first chance to punch back on what they saw as Trump’s assault on Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office on Friday.Democrats — and many European leaders — were deeply dismayed by Trump’s and Vice President Vance’s exchange with Zelensky.They were dumbfounded by Trump’s conciliatory words for Russian President Vladimir Putin.It will also give senators an opportunity to ask officials for details on Trump’ pause on military funding for Ukraine.Driving the news: Matthew Whitaker…
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Democrats prepare Ukraine ambush against Trump nominees
Hans Nichols
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Democratic senators are preparing to pummel three of President Trump’s top State Department nominees on Tuesday, turning their confirmation hearings into a proxy war on the U.S. commitment to NATO and support for Ukraine.Why it matters: It’s the Democrats’ first chance to punch back on what they saw as Trump’s assault on Volodymyr Zelensky in
