Impeachment
Will Kamala Harris, Patrick Leahy Vote in Trump's Impeachment Trial?
When asked if Harris will have a vote in the impeachment trial, Frank O. Bowman III, a professor of law at the University of Missouri and an expert on the impeachment of the president and other federal officers, told Newsweek that the short answer is "no."
Who Are The Attorneys Defending Trump In His Second Impeachment Trial?
David Schoen and Bruce Castor Jr.—both experienced in criminal defense—will head the effort in the trial slated to begin on February 9.
Trump Should Not Be Convicted. And Cruz and Hawley Are Not Seditionists
Smearing senators as seditionists is a danger to free speech and America's future.
Who Are House Impeachment Managers in 2nd Trump Trial and What Do They Do?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has selected nine House Democrats who will serve as prosecutors in the trial.
DOJ Should Appoint Special Counsel to Prosecute Trump
Prosecuting Donald Trump for violating federal law is the job of the Justice Department and appointing a special counsel would be the best way of getting it done.
Senators Indicate Trump Impeachment Trial Could Be Shortest in U.S. History
The current shortest impeachment trial record was set by Trump's first impeachment trial in 2020, which spanned 21 days.
Lindsey Graham Agrees Trump Can Be Prosecuted But Opposes Impeachment
"Impeachment is a political process," the Republican senator said Sunday. "I think this is a very bad idea."
GOP Senator Suggests Impeachment Vote Won't Mirror Constitutionality Vote
The Republican lawmaker said whether Trump is convicted "depends upon that which is presented" during the Senate trial.
Paul Suggests Schumer Should Face Impeachment Too Under Standards for Trump
The Republican senator attempted to liken Schumer's fierce words urging Supreme Court justices not to restrict abortion rights to Trump's rhetoric surrounding the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Senator Pat Toomey Calls Trump's Upcoming Trial 'Constitutional'
The Republican lawmaker assessed that it's "very unlikely" that Trump will be convicted by the Senate.
What Polls Say About Convicting Trump Ahead of Senate Impeachment Trial
A conviction is unlikely, but polls show Democrats heavily support barring Trump from future office.
These GOP Senators Are Democrats' Best Bet to Vote for a Trump Conviction
Senate Democrats aren't likely to get 17 Republicans on board to convict the former president, but they could get a few.
Donald Trump Urged to Testify in Impeachment Trial By SNL's Colin Jost
"You can yell out all the tweets you haven't been allowed to post for the past month," the SNL Weekend Update anchor said in a bid to convince the former president to testify in the Senate trial.
Trump's Conviction Chances Slim, But Trial May Damage Reputation: Experts
"It seems to me that in order to change the entire dynamic here, you have to do something bold and decisive," Nick Akerman, a former Watergate prosecutor, told Newsweek.
Trump Impeachment Defense to Show Video of Dems' Calls for Confrontation
Trump's lead impeachment attorney said Friday he'll call out Democrats for "inflammatory rhetoric" during last summer's racial justice movement.
Hakeem Jeffries Scolds Burgess Owens for 'Lecturing' About Patriotism
The New York congressman criticized the freshman from Utah, implying that his vote to object the election certification was unpatriotic.
FL Rep: Trump Would Sell Intelligence Briefings Info to 'Highest Bidder'
Demings' remarks come after President Joe Biden said that there is "no need" for Trump to continue receiving intelligence briefings following his departure from office.
More Americans Support Convicting Trump Than During 2020 Impeachment
Former President Donald Trump is likely to be acquitted during his upcoming trial, but more Republicans think he has blame for the Capitol riot than thought his call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was illegal.
Steve Bannon Admits Democrats Have 'Compelling' Case for Trump Impeachment
"They're going to try to convict him in the eyes of the American people and smear him forever," Trump's former chief White House strategist said.
Sen. Ben Sasse Says Punishing Anti-Trump Republicans Is 'Civic Cancer'
"I still believe, as you used to, that politics isn't about the weird worship of one dude," Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) said while addressing efforts to punish Republicans who dare speak against former President Donald Trump in a video to Nebraska GOP officials on Thursday.
Trump Legal Team Prepares to Put Waters, Pelosi, Schumer 'On Trial'
Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Trump, said the legal team was going to make the trial a "free speech" issue and target prominent Democrats for their past comments.
House Manager Calls on Trump to Testify for Impeachment Trial
Representative Jamie Raskin is asking for Trump to respond to the request no later than 5 p.m. Friday.
Mark Cuban Dismisses Idea of Trump Presidential Run in 2024
"I don't see that happening," the Dallas Mavericks owner said when asked about the possibility of the former president running for office again.
Nebraska County GOP Censures Ben Sasse, Chair Laments He Can't Be Recalled
Sasse was one of just five Republican senators to vote with Democrats to affirm that Trump's pending impeachment trial is constitutional.
Matt Gaetz Says He Would Resign to Defend Donald Trump in Impeachment Trial
"If the president called me and wanted me to go defend him on the floor of the Senate, that would be the top priority in my life," Gaetz told Steve Bannon during a podcast appearance.
Trump's Lawyers Misspell 'United States' Twice in Impeachment Trial Filing
On Tuesday, attorneys David Schoen and Bruce Castor responded to the House's filing that Trump incited the January 6 Capitol insurrection.
Incitement Frenzy Carries Free Speech Risks on All Sides
To "incite" is to encourage a person to commit a crime. No perusal of Trump's remarks that morning can find any explicit encouragement of lawless behavior.
Sen. Graham Threatens to Switch Focus to VP Harris at Trump's Senate Trial
The senator urged Democrats to not call witnesses during the proceedings, suggesting it could prompt Republicans to do the same and draw out the trial.
5 Takeaways From Democrats' Pre-Trial Impeachment Briefing
The authors state the evidence that Donald Trump committed crimes is "overwhelming," and the Senate has a legal right to impeach a former president.
Trump Denies Senate Can Bar Him From Office, But Still Asks for Acquittal
Trump denied his remarks questioning the election's integrity were false and his attorneys said a "reasonable jurist" could not conclude they were inaccurate.