Democrats Decry McConnell’s Impeachment Rules as ‘Cover-Up’

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 “The McConnell rules seem to be designed by President Trump for President Trump,” says Sen. Chuck Schumer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Defense Team Includes Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr

ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 17, 2020 The additions bring experience in the politics of impeachment as well as constitutional law. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pelosi: House Moving to Send Impeachment to Senate Next Week

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2020 "Every Senator now faces a choice: to be loyal to the President or the Constitution,” says the speaker. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

McConnell Says He’ll Start Impeachment Trial, Delay Decision on Witnesses

LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Jan 7, 2020 The trial is expected to begin as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sends the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Where Are the Impeachment Articles for Trump’s Corruption?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 31, 2019 The president has escaped charges for his profiteering, and progressives should pressure Democrats to include them while there's still time. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Could Be Impeached More Than Once

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Dec 19, 2019 Although the Senate may acquit the president this time around, Democrats have compiled a long list of other impeachable offenses. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

President Trump Is Impeached

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2019 Trump is the 3rd president in U.S. history to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How America Broke Up With the Democratic Party

By Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Dec 17, 2019 Like a partner who wants to repair a damaged relationship, Democrats must return to core principles and stay faithful to them. Dig deeper ( 14 Min. Read )

Supreme Court to Rule on Subpoenas Over Trump Tax Records

MARK SHERMAN / The Associated Press Dec 13, 2019 The case involves a major confrontation between the president and Congress that also could affect the 2020 presidential campaign. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The New ‘Black Codes’

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Dec 2, 2019 The post-Civil War laws that oppressed blacks aren’t dead. They have just been updated for 21st-century America. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

EPA Prosecutions of Polluters Approach Quarter-Century Lows

ELLEN KNICKMEYER / The Associated Press Nov 21, 2019 The Justice Department filed just 75 EPA prosecutions in fiscal year 2019, down from a high of 198 in Bill Clinton’s second term. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

House Impeachment Inquiry Becomes Teachable Moment Across U.S.

MARTHA WAGGONER / The Associated Press Nov 8, 2019 Educators are using the debate in Congress to teach students about the Constitution and presidential power. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )