Jan 22 WATCH: Rep. Schiff's full opening arguments in the Trump impeachment trial By Gretchen Frazee Schiff’s statements kicked off the House managers’ arguments in the trial, which will be presented in 24 hours, over the course of three days. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Sen. Schumer says Tuesday was a 'dark day' for the Senate By Associated Press Speaking to reporters at the Capitol, Schumer said the trial into Trump's actions began with a "cloud of unfairness" hanging over it. Continue reading
Jan 22 Impeachment trial keeps 4 candidates off the campaign trail By Will Weissert, Associated Press The four senators seeking the White House have been pulled off the presidential campaign trail and into the Senate as jurors in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Sen. Graham says impeachment 'won't matter much' by election day By Associated Press "Now, the same people that patted me on the back are asking me to railroad the guy, to legitimize the process in the House that will destroy the presidency over time. I will not be part of that," said Graham. Continue reading
Jan 22 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. Continue reading
Jan 22 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. Continue reading
Jan 22 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. Continue reading
Jan 22 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. Continue reading
Jan 22 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. Continue reading
Jan 22 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. Continue reading