Jan 28 McConnell concedes he lacks votes to block witnesses at impeachment trial By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Mitch McConnnell's statement, in a closed-door meeting of senators, was an acknowledgment of the extent to which revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton have scrambled the trial's schedule… Continue reading
Jan 28 Falwell and W.Va. governor suggest parts of Virginia secede to West Virginia By Anthony Izaguirre, Alan Suderman, Associated Press West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. are urging unhappy Virginia counties to secede and join a neighboring state where Democrats aren't in charge. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 9:23 Question of witnesses remains unsettled in Trump impeachment trial President Trump’s legal team wrapped up its case for his acquittal Tuesday, arguing that convicting Trump would set a dangerous precedent for future impeachments driven by policy disagreement. But some senators from each party have signaled interest in hearing from… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch 8:20 Elizabeth Warren on Trump’s trial and why ‘women win’ elections Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., has been present for the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump and heard Trump’s legal team offer its defense of the charges against him. She is also a 2020 Democratic candidate for president. Warren joins Judy… Continue watching
Jan 28 4 moments to watch from Day 3 of Trump’s impeachment defense By Candice Norwood President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team on Tuesday concluded their third day of oral arguments by trying to undermine leaked details from an upcoming book by former national security adviser John Bolton. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Trump’s impeachment trial — Jan. 29 By Gretchen Frazee U.S. senators will get the first opportunity to ask questions of President Donald Trump's attorneys and House managers on Wednesday. Watch live. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Trump lawyers dismiss Bolton’s claims during impeachment arguments By Gretchen Frazee Trump attorney Jay Sekulow said former national security adviser John Bolton's allegation should be considered "inadmissible."… Continue reading
Jan 28 Harvard professor charged with hiding China ties By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Prosecutors say a Harvard University professor has been charged with lying to officials about his involvement with a Chinese government-run recruitment program and his affiliation with a Chinese university. Continue reading
Jan 28 Trump team wraps up trial defense as senators mull Bolton By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The arguments from defense lawyers have jostled for public attention with revelations from a forthcoming book by former national security adviser John Bolton. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Schumer calls GOP proposal to privately review Bolton’s book ‘absurd’ By Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma is floating an idea to subpoena Bolton’s book manuscript so senators can see the evidence themselves — in private. “We're not bargaining with them. We want four witnesses, and four sets of documents, then the… Continue reading