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Dems in Trump trial use graphic video of Capitol attack; Trump lawyers’ video shows ‘lust’ for impeachment

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
Democratic impeachment managers wasted no time reminding senators of the horrors of the violent Jan. 6 Capitol riot in an effort to make a vivid and personal case for conviction against former President Trump on charges he incited the insurrection. 

Senate approves impeachment timeline as Trump’s second trial kicks off

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
Former President Trump's impeachment is slated to continue throughout the weekend under a resolution authored by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and GOP Leader Mitch McConnell. 

Who is Senate pro tempore Patrick Leahy and why is he presiding over Trump impeachment trial?

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts presided over former President Trump's first impeachment trial a year ago for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. 

Pelosi rejects Trump impeachment acquittal, says Senate will reveal ‘cowards or courage’

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., rejected any notion that former President Trump is headed for a second acquittal in the Senate during his impeachment trial. 

Trump impeachment manager Swalwell on trial: ‘If the Senate allows witnesses, we will be ready with witnesses’

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
Rep. Eric Swalwell, who will help prosecute former President Trump for "incitement of insurrection," said House impeachment managers are prepared to call witnesses at the upcoming Senate trial. 

GOP proposes delaying Trump impeachment trial until February

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing delaying former Donald Trump's impeachment trial until February so the former president's new legal team will have time to prepare his defense.

Democrats split on impeachment trial timing, as White House says Senate should ‘multitask’

Posted on by Megan Henney
Democrats are divided about the timing of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate, worried it could hamstring President Biden's ability to implement his agenda in the early days of his administration. 

McConnell says Trump ‘provoked’ the Capitol riot as Senate weighs another impeachment trial

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., placed blame on President Trump for the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6 that left five people dead, including a Capitol police officer.

Value of impeachment trial after president leaves office is ‘unresolved issue’: Turley

Posted on by Talia Kaplan
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley argued on Monday that there is some value to impeachment trials in terms of dialogue and addressing the issues raised, but there are also significant countervailing costs.

Sen. Graham urges Biden to ‘stand down’ on ‘Scarlet Letter’ Trump impeachment

Posted on by Talia Kaplan
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., argued on Sunday that pursuing the impeachment of President Trump after he leaves office will ruin the start of Joe Biden's presidency and urged the president-elect to “stand down.”