Jan 24 Watch 13:01 In final opening arguments, House managers turn to obstruction of Congress charge The House impeachment managers tasked with prosecuting the case for removal of President Trump are completing their opening arguments Friday. Meanwhile, an audio recording was released in which Trump allegedly urges the removal of former Amb. Marie Yovanovitch. Nick Schifrin… Continue watching
Jan 24 Watch 11:33 Brooks and Tumulty on Senate impeachment trial and Jim Lehrer New York Times columnist David Brooks and The Washington Post’s Karen Tumulty join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week’s political news, including how effective House impeachment managers are at making the case for President Trump’s removal, the latest 2020 campaign… Continue watching
Jan 24 WATCH: Rep. Adam Schiff says Trump 'is who he is' By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic House prosecutors launched their final arguments Friday at Donald Trump's impeachment trial arguing the president will persist in abusing the power of his office ahead of the 2020 election unless Congress intervenes to remove him… Continue reading
Jan 24 Tennessee governor signs anti-LGBTQ adoption bill By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Tennessee has become the latest to assure continued taxpayer funding of faith-based foster care and adoption agencies even if they exclude LGBTQ families and others based on religious beliefs. Continue reading
Jan 24 Jim Lehrer, in his own words By Laura Santhanam, Joshua Barajas He offered viewers the chance to hear different sides and find common ground, and over the years he offered insight into his philosophy. Continue reading
Jan 24 Could a lengthy battle over witnesses be the next step in the Senate impeachment trial? By Daniel Bush Democrats need four Republicans to join them in calling for additional testimony and material from witnesses, including acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney, who followed Trump’s order not to testify in the impeachment inquiry. Continue reading
Jan 24 Tweets urge calls to Supreme Court for fair Senate trial By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The messages seem to be mainly from people who support the impeachment and removal from office of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 24 WATCH: Rep. Crow says Trump blocked Ukraine money but 'got caught' By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Associated Press "The scheme was unraveling," said Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado, a former Army ranger, as the prosecution wrapped up its presentation on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power, before turning to the charge of obstruction of Congress. Continue reading
Jan 24 What it means to be the face of impeachment for Rep. Adam Schiff By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press “In a way I do feel like I'm introducing myself to a number of the senators,” Schiff said in an interview with The Associated Press before arguments resumed on Thursday. Continue reading
Jan 24 Recording indicating Trump wanted to 'get rid' of Yovanovitch turned over to House By Yamiche Alcindor Joseph Bondy, an attorney for Lev Parnas, told the PBS NewsHour on Friday that Parnas, an associate of Trump’s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani, was at a dinner with the president and several others when Trump said he wanted Marie Yovanovitch… Continue reading