Politics

Democrats argue for Trump’s removal from office as impeachment trial opens

By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Democratic House managers on Wednesday made their case that Trump abused his presidential power and should be removed from office.

WATCH: ‘Every generation has to fight’ for democracy and freedom, Schiff says

By Gretchen Frazee

“There’s no guarantee that next year people will live in more freedom than today, and the prospect for our children is even more in doubt,” Schiff said during opening arguments in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

Trump says U.S. will soon expand travel ban

By Colleen Long, Matthew Lee, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Trump says the U.S. will soon be adding visa restrictions for more countries. Officials say the tentative list included Belarus, Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sudan and Tanzania.

Watchdog group claims pro-Sanders nonprofit violated campaign finance law

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

The group has paid for some social media ads backing Sanders' campaign and is working to turn out voters who will support the senator in the Democratic presidential primary.

Utah bans conversion therapy for LGBTQ children

By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Utah is now the 19th state and one of the most conservative to prohibit it.

U.S. to impose visa restrictions for pregnant women

By Matthew Lee, Colleen Long, Associated Press

The rules would make it more difficult for pregnant women to travel on a tourist visa.

WATCH: Trump impeachment trial — January 22

By Gretchen Frazee

House Democrats are expected to give their opening arguments Wednesday. Watch live in the video player.

D.C. sues Trump inaugural committee over alleged abuse of nonprofit funds

By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The District of Columbia is suing President Donald Trump's inaugural committee and two companies that control the Trump International Hotel in the nation's capital.

WATCH: Roberts admonishes both sides in impeachment trial

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

It was just before 1 a.m., as tempers on the floor had started to wear thin, that he reminded senators, House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump's defense team who was in charge.