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 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 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 WATCH: Trump impeachment trial — January 22 By Gretchen Frazee House Democrats are expected to give their opening arguments Wednesday. Watch live in the video player. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Roberts admonishes both sides in impeachment trial By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press It was just before 1 a.m., as tempers on the floor had started to wear thin, that he reminded senators, House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump's defense team who was in charge. Continue reading
Jan 22 WATCH: Senate approves rules for Trump’s impeachment trial By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Senate voted 53-47 to approve the resolution after hours of debate. 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 22 Republicans reject subpoenas for Bolton, Mulvaney in Senate trial By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press By the same 53-47 party-line, they turned away witnesses with front-row seats to President Donald Trump's actions, including acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and John Bolton, the former national security adviser critical of the Ukraine policy. Continue reading
Jan 21 Bloomberg calls for Trump’s removal in new impeachment ad By Associated Press Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is launching a new impeachment-focused television ad calling on the Senate to remove President Donald Trump from office. Continue reading