Impeachment
Cassidy Does U-Turn on Constitutionality As Trump Heads for Acquittal
The Senate voted 56 to 44 on Tuesday that the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump is constitutional.
Democrats Use Mitch McConnell's Words Against Trump in Impeachment Video
"Nothing before us proves illegality anywhere near the massive scale, the massive scale that would have tipped the entire election," Mitch McConnell said in January.
Trump Impeachment Defense Lawyer's Opening Statements Criticized
"I have no idea why he's saying what he's saying," said Alan Dershowitz, a Harvard Law School professor emeritus and member of Trump's defense team during his first impeachment trial.
Trump-Affiliated Twitter Account Compares Impeachment to Dictatorships
The "Trump War Room" Twitter account said the ex-president's second impeachment trial is the sort of thing that occurs in "banana republics" and "third world dictatorships."
Impeachment Manager Cicilline Says Trump 'Sided' With Insurrectionists
"The president of the United States sided with the insurrectionists. He celebrated their cause. He validated their attack," Cicilline said in reference to Trump's January 6 tweet about the Capitol riot.
Adam Kinzinger Calls Out Kevin McCarthy 'Feeding Fear' With Trump Alignment
"I don't think it's a long-term path to success," said the Republican congressman, who backed Trump's impeachment in the House.
What Joe Biden Will Be Doing As Senators Hold 2nd Trump Impeachment Trial
President Joe Biden won't be among the anticipated millions of Americans watching the U.S. Senate's second impeachment trial of Donald Trump .
Watch 13-Minute Video Recapping Capitol Riot That Opened Trump Trial
The montage included clips of rioters shouting "fight for Trump" and "we are listening to Trump."
Law Prof. Cited By Trump's Defense Argues President Is Actually Impeachable
Brian Kalt, a law professor at Michigan State, said Trump's attorneys misrepresented his findings, which favor impeaching officials after they've left office.
Trump 'Chaos' Will Return: GOP Lawmaker Pens Op-Ed Urging Conviction
GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger warned the volatile situation in America may "get much, much worse," leading to a future incident which simply "cannot be overcome."
Did Trump Incite Violence? To Scholars of Propaganda, the Answer is Clear
From our perspectives as theorists of political rhetoric, finishing a book on this very subject, the answer is obviously in the affirmative.
How to Watch Trump's Historic Second Impeachment as Trial Begins in Senate
Senators will listen to four hours of debate over whether the proceeding is constitutional because Trump is no longer in office.
Impeachment Managers 'Glorify Violence' Using Media Reports: Trump Defense
Trump's defense team claims that House impeachment managers "abdicated" their responsibility to investigate the Capitol riot to the media.
The Lincoln Project Says GOP Senators' Choice is 'Trump or the Truth'
The former president's Senate impeachment trial is set to commence, with the upper chamber to make the decision on whether or not to convict him.
70 Percent of Republicans Would Join or Consider Joining Trump Party: Poll
The vast majority of GOP voters view Republicans backing Trump's second impeachment or conviction as "disloyal."
Most Independent Voters Think Trump Encouraged Capitol Violence: Poll
Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial is scheduled to begin in the Senate this week.
Once Rare, Senate Now Begins Third Impeachment Trial In Just Over 20 Years
The U.S. will start its fourth presidential impeachment trial in history this week, with half being for Donald Trump.
Lisa Murkowski Backs Liz Cheney's Call for GOP to Move On
The Alaska senator has said the party is more than the former president, as the Republican lawmakers who voted for impeachment insist they have no regrets.
Hawley Says 'Constitution Doesn't Allow' Senate to Try Donald Trump
Opening arguments in the former president's second impeachment trial are expected in the Senate on Wednesday.
Meghan McCain Suggests No Apology Needed for Wanting Trump Impeached
The television personality responded to conservative backlash Cheney has received since voting to impeach the former president last month.
Former Trump Impeachment Managers Tell Colleagues to 'Connect the Dots'
Impeachment managers from Trump's first impeachment trial say it will be critical for those selected to prosecute the former president in the second trial to provide context leading up to the January 6 Capitol riot.
Trump's Free Speech Defense 'Utterly Baseless,' Impeachment Managers Argue
"The evidence of President Trump's conduct is overwhelming. He has no valid excuse or defense for his actions. And his efforts to escape accountability are entirely unavailing," the 10 Democratic managers wrote.
12 Senators Will Serve as Impeachment Trial Jurors for a Third Time
Just over two decades ago, a dozen senators were already serving in the Senate during former President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial.
Why Inciting an Insurrection Isn't Considered Treason, Even if Found Guilty
Former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial will focus on whether he incited an insurrection, a charge that in a criminal court falls short of treason, the highest crime in the United States, and is easier to prove.
These Are the Differences in Trump's 2 Impeachment Trials
Former President Donald Trump will make history this week as the only U.S. president to be impeached twice and the first to undergo trial after leaving office.
Ex-Presidents 'Get Arrested,' Not Impeached, Trump Attorney Says
Bruce Castor, one of Trump's attorneys, argued impeachment isn't meant to be a "punishment."
Impeachment Should Be Dropped, Like Nixon's After He Resigned: Trump Team
"In the past, Congress has acknowledged and exercised its duty to not impeach when an official is no longer in office," Trump's legal team wrote in a pre-trial brief.
Mark Meadows Says Democrats Are Chasing 'Vengeance' from Trump Impeachment
The former White House chief of staff accused senators of chasing a "viral moment" during the trial.
Republicans Have Abandoned Reality and Democracy. 4 Ways to Fight Back
The crux of the problem is Americans now occupy two separate worlds—a fact-based pro-democracy world and a Trump-based authoritarian one.
Liz Cheney Losing Battle on Turning Republican Voters Against Donald Trump
The Republican representative has been steadfast in her opposition to the former president following the events of January 6.