Jan 31 WATCH: Schumer says not allowing witnesses is a ‘grand tragedy’ By Courtney Vinopal Schumer said he would now gather his Democratic colleagues to decide how to proceed. 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
Jan 23 WATCH: Schumer says witnesses and documents still needed for fair impeachment trial By Associated Press Schumer said Schiff has been outlining a compelling case about Trump's pressure on Ukraine and the scheme to cover up the charges and many Republicans are hearing it for only the first time. 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 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 14 WATCH: House votes to send Trump impeachment to Senate for trial By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The nearly party-line vote moved Trump's impeachment from Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Democratic-run House to the Republican-majority Senate, where Trump expects acquittal, even as new evidence is raising fresh questions about his Ukraine dealings. Continue reading
Jan 07 WATCH: GOP will start impeachment trial and delay witnesses, McConnell says Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has secured the Republican votes needed to start President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses or documents that Democrats want. Continue reading
Jan 03 WATCH: Senate leaders kick off 2020 with impeachment divide By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Trump's Senate trial cannot begin until House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers the articles of impeachment, which she is refusing to do until the Republican leader provides details on whether Democrats will be able to call more witnesses. Continue reading
Dec 23 McConnell not ruling out witnesses in impeachment trial By Zeke Miller, Associated Press McConnell, who has all-but-promised a swift acquittal of the president, has resisted making any guarantees. Continue reading
Dec 17 McConnell rejects calls for new witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Sen. Mitch McConnell and most GOP senators prefer a swift trial so they can move on from impeachment. Continue reading