Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    White House Officials Worried Freezing Ukraine Aid Could Break The Law

    Workers in the Office of Management and Budget raised immediate legal concerns over the summer when they were asked to halt assistance for Ukraine with no initial explanation.
    by Philip Ewing Nov 26, 2019 2 minutes
    Mark Sandy, a senior career official at the Office of Management and Budget, outside the Capitol before his close-door deposition earlier this month.

    Updated at 7:57 p.m. ET

    White House officials questioned whether President Trump might be breaking the law when he ordered military assistance for Ukraine frozen in July, according to transcripts released on Tuesday by House Democrats.

    A career official with the Office of Management and Budget that he wasn't given details about why millions of dollars for Ukraine should not be paid — but he observed to

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR3 min readInternational Relations
    World Central Kitchen Says It Will Resume Operations In Gaza
    The aid group said the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire and that it has almost 8 million meals ready to distribute. The group halted efforts after Israeli strikes killed seven workers.
    NPR3 min read
    How Much Should I Spend On A Wedding Present? Life Kit's Tips Of The Month
    Our April roundup of expert advice includes a nifty negotiation tactic, guidance on how to prevent digital eye strain and why you should travel during 'shoulder season.'
    NPR6 min read
    As Student Protesters Get Arrested, They Risk Being Banned From Campus Too
    Students continue to protest at campuses across the country, despite the risk of arrest. Some schools now threaten demonstrators with disciplinary action, while others promise the opposite.

    Related Books & Audiobooks