Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday highlighted the US commitment to security assistance and diplomacy with Ukraine -- two matters that have been called into question by facts that have come to light throughout the impeachment process that continues to play out in Washington.
The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump doesn’t lack for strong speakers. But only one voice at the trial speaks to senators-turned-jurors about the values behind their actions - and keeps his focus on God.
Senate Chaplain Barry Black, 71, regularly opens the chamber’s proceedings with prayer and has done ...
Senate Chaplain Barry Black, 71, regularly opens the chamber’s proceedings with prayer and has done the same during the impeachment trial, giving a broader audience to the velvet-voiced Seventh-day Adventist and retired Navy rear admiral. Since the trial began, Black’s prayers have at times sought to guide senators through the political turbulence of the moment. “In spite of disagreements, may they strive for civility and respect,” Black said of senators last week, on the final day of Democratic arguments against Trump.
The White House legal team and House managers Thursday concluded two days of answering questions from senators in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Here are key takeaways from their arguments.
New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries argued at President Trump’s impeachment trial on Thursday that the Steele dossier did not constitute foreign meddling in an election because it was “purchased.” Jeffries, a Democratic impeachment manager, was responding to a question posed by Sen. Richard Burr, who noted Hillary Clinton’s campaign hired Christopher Steele — a former...
A CNN panel discusses Sen. Lamar Alexander's (R-TN) announcement that he would oppose calling witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine on Thursday night became the first Republican senator to break rank and announce support for witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.
Sen. Lamar Alexander said in a statement there was "no need for more evidence," giving the Trump team the likelihood of a Senate vote in its direction.
Sen. Lamar Alexander said late Thursday that he will oppose calling witnesses in President Trump’s impeachment trial, deflating Democrats. The Tennessee Republican’s decision means the trial could end in acquittal as early as Friday night. Alexander, who is retiring, said in a statement that Trump’s request that Ukraine investigate Democrats including Joe Biden was “inappropriate”...
