Trump impeachment
Rachel Maddow Says Donald Trump's Impeachment Defense Gives GOP a Catch-22
A legal brief from Trump's defense team states that he still thinks he is the president, leaving Senate Republicans to either agree or disagree, neither of which puts them in a comfortable position.
Graham Warns Against Trump Trial Witnesses, Sparks 'Bring in the FBI' Calls
He suggested that if any witnesses are called by Democrat senators, the FBI would be called in a move that might extend the trial by months.
Trump Impeachment Lawyer Worked for Jeffrey Epstein, Doubts Suicide Ruling
Donald Trump's new lawyer worked with Jeffrey Epstein in his last days and believes there is more to the financier's death than the ruling of suicide.
Portman Defends Cheney Amid GOP Calls to Punish Her for Impeachment Vote
"I think she's very smart and she plays a key role in our party," the Ohio Republican senator said.
Trump Sees Impeachment Trial as a "Badge of Honor"—But Rethinks 2024 Run
The ex-president wanted to use the trial to relitigate his claims of election fraud, but Lindsey Graham told him, "You don't want to go there."
The Constitutional Case Against Retroactive Impeachment
We should not pretend that there are authoritative constitutional answers here—just weaker and stronger interpretations. But a Senate trial is, as the Constitution emphasizes, an exceptional procedure.
Senator Patrick Leahy Hospitalized Hours After Swearing Impeachment
It's unclear what ails the 80-year-old senator, but he was set to oversee Trump's second impeachment trial in place of Supreme Court Justice John Roberts.
Fact Check: Did Chief Justice Roberts Refuse to Preside Over Trump's Trial?
Donald Trump's first impeachment trial, which concluded in early 2020, was presided over by Chief Justice John Roberts. Trump's unprecedented second impeachment trial will be presided over by Patrick Leahy (D- Vt.), the Senate President pro tempore.
Rubio Against 'Stupid' Impeachment, Admits Trump Responsible for Riot
"We already have a flaming fire in this country, and it's like taking a bunch of gasoline and pouring it on top of the fire," said the Florida senator.
Warren Calls for Unity 'Against Insurrection' as Trump Impeachment Delayed
"Unity starts with accountability," Warren said Sunday during an interview with CNN's Abby Phillip.
Matt Gaetz Says He's Not Seeking Liz Cheney's GOP Leadership Job
"I also know Wyoming can do better," he said.
RNC Chair Says GOP Must 'Not Go Along' With Impeachment to Win Majority
"Let's show a positive vision as we move forward and unite to take back that majority and the first step is to make sure we don't engage in this conviction of this president," Ronna McDaniel, chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, said during an interview with Fox News.
Karl Rove Says Trump Senate Conviction Likely if Giuliani Is the Defense
"Rudy Giuliani charted a very bad course for the president in the morning papers," the Republican strategist said during a Fox News appearance.
Joe Biden's Options for Dealing with Donald Trump Are Worse than Watergate
When it comes to Donald Trump, the incoming president has a critical decision to make about the best way to move the country forward—and neither Democrats nor Republicans are likely to be happy about his choice.
Pardon-Seeking Rioters 'Following My President' Could Hurt Trump's Case
The "Trump told me to" defense provides "great evidence" for a Senate impeachment trial, joked one activist.
GOP Rep. Says He Lost Two Legs for Jake Tapper's Right to Free Speech
"I lost two legs for @jaketapper's right to say whatever the hell he wants, but that free speech also protects the Republicans he is so eager to condemn for asking Constitutional questions about the election," Florida Republican Rep. Brian Mast wrote in a tweet.
Donald Trump's Name Is Being Removed From These Landmarks
Once associated with entrepreneurialism, the Trump name has become a politically charged symbol for many since the Capitol riots.
Nancy Pelosi's 'Trump Impeachment Outfit' Praised by Twitter Users
The House Speaker wore the same black dress for the president's first impeachment, leading some on social media to say she "should donate that outfit to the Smithsonian."
Matt Gaetz Booed in Impeachment Debate for Saying Dems Set 'Actual Fires'
"The Left in America has incited far more political violence than the Right," Gaetz said, although the Anti-Defamation League disagrees with him.
Donald Trump Releases Video Statement With No Mention of Second Impeachment
"I want to be very clear," Trump said in his video, "I unequivocally condemn the violence that we saw last week. Violence and vandalism have absolutely no place in our country, and no place in our movement.
Donald Trump's Brand Takes Massive Hit After Capitol Riot
Deutsche Bank, Donald Trump's business lender since the 1990s, has announced that it will not continue to do business with him following last week's assault on the U.S. Capitol. The soon-to-be-former president owes about $340 million in loans with notes that come due in 2023 and 2024, CNBC reported.
Photos Circulate of National Guard Members in Riot Gear Sleeping in Capitol
National Guard members from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia and Maryland were sent to the nation's capital to stop any more potential violence.
What Mitch McConnell Has Said About Impeaching Donald Trump for Second Time
The article of impeachment accuses Trump of "incitement of insurrection" for the riots at the Capitol building on January 6, and according to a recent report from The New York Times, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell may be leaning toward voting in favor of impeachment.
Trump 'Summoned the Mob': At Least 3 House Republicans Will Vote to Impeach
"There is no doubt in my mind that the President of the United States broke his oath of office and incited this insurrection. He used his position in the executive to attack the legislative," Illinois Representative Adam Kinzinger wrote.
Lifelong Republican, Former FBI Director Calls for Trump's Impeachment
"This leads me to an action I never imagined—to state my support for those who speak of censure, impeachment or removal of the man whose primary job as president of the United States is to protect all Americans," former FBI and CIA director William Webster wrote.
Hundreds of Historians Call for Trump's Impeachment
More than 300 historians and legal scholars called for the House to conduct a "speedy impeachment" after Trump "encouraged an insurrection by a mob of his supporters."
McConnell Responsible for 'Whatever Dangerous Acts Trump Commits': Schiff
Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff called for a quick impeachment of the president, following the riot at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Looking Back at the Democrats' Failed Partisan Impeachment
It's been six months since President Trump's acquittal in the U.S. Senate.
Lt. Col. Vindman Marks 1st Anniversary of Trump's Ukraine Call
"Much has changed for me and so much more has changed for our country. I rest well knowing I did my duty," Vindman tweeted on Saturday.
Seth Meyers Compares Trump and Bolton's Beef to 'Alien vs. Predator'
"There's no one to root for in a Trump vs. Bolton fight. They're both megalomaniac sociopaths looking out for themselves," Meyers joked.