Jan 23 5 video moments to watch from the House managers' second day of oral arguments By Candice Norwood House managers on Thursday spent their second day of oral arguments explaining why President Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure Ukraine to look into his political opponents qualify as abuse of power. Continue reading
Jan 22 5 video moments to watch from the House managers' first day of oral arguments By Candice Norwood During the House Democrats’ eight-hour presentation, each manager took a turn outlining Trump’s efforts to pressure Ukrainian officials. Continue reading
Jan 22 Schiff takes conciliatory tone after Roberts' admonishment By Mary Clare Jalonick, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press “I think it is appropriate at this point for me to admonish both the House managers and the president's counsel, in equal terms, to remember that they are addressing the world's greatest deliberative body," Roberts said. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Democrats appeal for GOP help to convict 'corrupt' Trump By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Rep. Adam Schiff, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, outlined what the Democrats contend was the president's “corrupt scheme” to abuse his presidential power and then obstruct Congress' investigation. Continue reading
Jan 22 The impeachment trial rules are set. Here's what happens next By Candice Norwood The Senate approved ground rules for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial that include unexpected concessions addressing some of the Democrats’ concerns. Continue reading
Jan 20 Who's arguing the case against Trump? Meet the House managers By Candice Norwood Seven House lawmakers will be front and center this week when they make the Democrats’ case for impeachment in the Senate trial of President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Jan 17 Ex-Rep. Collins gets over 2 years in insider trading case By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Republican pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit securities fraud and lying to law enforcement officials. Continue reading
Jan 16 Rep. Liz Cheney to stay in House, decline Senate run By Andrew Taylor, Alan Fram, Associated Press Cheney told her colleagues at a closed-door meeting Thursday that she's staying put. Continue reading
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: 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