Jan 15 Watch 4:21 Barrasso: Senate GOP can 'absolutely' remain impartial while coordinating with White House As the impeachment trial of President Trump opens, questions persist about how it will be run. In particular, Democrats and Republicans have argued over whether or not to include witness testimony. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss… Continue watching
Jan 15 Rep. Kirkpatrick of Arizona seeking treatment for alcoholism By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick of Arizona said Wednesday that she's taking time off from her congressional duties to seek treatment for alcohol dependence after a “serious” fall last week. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 4:21 Senate trial needs witnesses Trump wouldn't allow in the House, says Durbin Many questions remain regarding how the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump will be conducted. Among the points of contention is whether or not witnesses should be called. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., joins Lisa Desjardins to discuss why he believes… Continue watching
Jan 15 Watch 9:09 How 2020 Democrats fared in final debate before Iowa caucuses Six candidates for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination met on stage in Iowa Tuesday night for the final debate before the state’s caucuses in early February. Electability was a prominent theme, as the candidates sparred over who would be able… Continue watching
Jan 15 Virginia votes to ratify ERA, putting amendment one step closer to Constitution By Alison Thoet Virginia state lawmakers approved two separate, but similar resolutions that would ratify the ERA in Virginia. The move is seen as a major victory for women’s rights advocates who want to see equal rights written into the Constitution. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Senators sworn in for Trump impeachment trial By Gretchen Frazee U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts will preside over the trial that will determine whether the president is considered guilty or acquitted of two articles of impeachment. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: House leaders walk articles of impeachment to Senate By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The move is expected to come after Pelosi names the managers Wednesday morning and after the House of Representatives votes in the afternoon to send the articles to the Senate. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Pelosi names managers for Trump impeachment trial Intelligence Committee chair Rep. Adam Schiff, who led the probe, and Judiciary chair Rep. Jerrold Nadler, whose committee approved the impeachment articles, will be among the managers of the prosecution. Continue reading
Jan 15 Should Trump be removed? Poll shows Americans are divided equally By Laura Santhanam Neither impeachment nor Iran have broken the public's deadlocked opinion over President Donald Trump's job performance while in office, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Jan 15 4 takeaways from January's Democratic debate By Candice Norwood Hanging over Tuesday’s debate was the main question on most Democrat voters’ minds: who is best positioned to beat President Donald Trump in November?… Continue reading