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 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 12:04 What Phase 1 of Trump's China trade deal includes -- and what it doesn't After two years of escalating threats and tariffs, the U.S. and China have signed a trade deal. In what is known as Phase 1 of a larger agreement, Beijing pledged to increase purchases of U.S. goods, while U.S. tariffs remain… Continue watching
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 Judge halts Trump's order allowing states to block refugees By Michael Kunzelman, Julie Watson, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s administration announced in November that resettlement agencies must get written consent from state and local officials in any jurisdiction where they want to help resettle refugees beyond June 2020. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Trump signs 'Phase 1' trade truce with China President Donald Trump and China's chief negotiator are scheduled to sign a modest trade agreement in which the administration will ease some sanctions on China and Beijing will step up its purchases of U.S. farm products and other goods. 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 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
Jan 14 Biden says Trump impeachment trial outcome is 'irrelevant' to his campaign By Associated Press The former vice president said at Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate that it’s “irrelevant” whether Trump claims exoneration if the Republican-led Senate votes as expected and doesn’t remove him from office. Continue reading
Jan 14 Biden and Steyer won't meet with Kim Jong Un without preconditions By Associated Press Democratic presidential candidates Joe Biden and Tom Steyer said they would break from President Donald Trump who has met with North Korea's leader. Continue reading