Politics Feb 05 Trump 'acquitted forever,' says Kellyanne Conway President Trump was acquitted Thursday of both impeachment charges brought to the Senate by the House. The vote was along party lines, with the exception of Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, who sided with Democrats and considered Trump guilty of…
Politics Feb 05 Schiff: Romney displayed 'moral courage' in breaking with GOP on conviction Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, was lead House manager in President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the Senate’s decision to acquit Trump of both impeachment charges, the “moral courage” he…
Politics Feb 05 What Trump's impeachment and acquittal say about American politics After a contentious and highly partisan Senate impeachment trial, President Trump has been acquitted on both impeachment charges brought against him by the House. John Hart of Mars Hill Strategies and Georgetown Law School’s Victoria Nourse join Judy Woodruff to…
Politics Feb 04 Delayed caucus results send ripple effects far beyond Iowa Almost 24 hours after Iowans headed to caucus locations around the state, the performance of the Democratic presidential candidates is only just becoming known. Although their campaigns have already shifted focus to New Hampshire, 2020 Democrats have also sought to…
Politics Feb 04 What U.S. senators said on day before vote to acquit or convict Trump It is the eve of the final day of President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. Senators are scheduled to vote Wednesday whether to convict Trump of the two impeachment charges brought against him: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Although…
Politics Feb 04 Sen. Thune on political impact of impeachment and Trump's State of the Union On Tuesday, senators took turns processing two weeks’ worth of arguments in the impeachment trial of President Trump, with each speaking in preparation for the Senate vote to acquit or convict on Wednesday. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., who is the…
Politics Feb 04 Sen. Shaheen on impeachment trial outcome and New Hampshire primary U.S. senators finally had an opportunity to speak their minds in the impeachment trial of President Trump on Tuesday. Each lawmaker was allocated 10 minutes for remarks, and their words echoed the partisan divisions that have characterized the entire trial.
World Feb 04 News Wrap: Turkey warns Syria over Idlib offensive In our news wrap Tuesday, Turkey warned it will intervene to stop a Syrian government offensive against rebels that's driving thousands of refugees in Idlib province toward the Turkish border. The word comes a day after clashes between Syrian and…
World Feb 04 How China's novel coronavirus outbreak is disrupting the global supply chain The spread of novel coronavirus in China has focused great attention on public health in that country and around the world. But the outbreak is also having a major economic impact, with quarantines imposed, flights suspended and factories shuttered. William…