Democrats Should Be Calling Trump to Testify

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 22, 2020 Republicans have made clear they have no interest in a fair impeachment trial, but the president belongs at the top of any witness list. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

McConnell Abruptly Eases Impeachment Limits

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 He adds a third day for opening arguments after protests from senators, including Republicans, rather than holding two late-night sessions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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’s Impeachment Defense, Prosecutors Dig In

LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2020 While Senate trial's structure and nature remain unknown, each side debates whether a crime is required and witnesses should be called. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Chief Justice Arrives at Capitol for Impeachment Trial

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 16, 2020 John Roberts will swear in the senators with an oath to ensure “impartial justice” as jurors for the third such proceeding in U.S. history. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

White House Violated Law in Freezing Ukraine Aid, Watchdog Claims

ANDREW TAYLOR and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 16, 2020 The Government Accountability Office says the president may not substitute his own policy priorities for laws Congress has enacted. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

House Leaders March Trump Impeachment Articles to the Senate

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 The Senate is set to transform itself into an impeachment court at noon Thursday. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Emphasis on U.S. Exports, Trade Secrets in China Trade Deal

KEVIN FREKING and PAUL WISEMAN / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 The Phase 1 agreement signed Wednesday leaves unresolved Washington's fundamental differences with Beijing. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Pelosi Names Schiff, Nadler as Prosecutors for Trump Trial

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 15, 2020 The two representatives will lead a diverse seven member team of lawmakers. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Ups Iran Accusations: Four U.S. Embassies Targeted

BEN FOX / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2020 Just hours earlier, the Secretary of State had said the U.S. didn’t know when or where attacks might occur. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Mitch McConnell Backs Effort to Quash Impeachment Entirely

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Jan 10, 2020 The senate majority leader has signed on to a constitutionally dubious resolution that would ensure the president never goes to trial. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )