Eric Swalwell, prolific tweeter who had ties to Chinese spy, brings political baggage as impeachment manager

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Tyler Olson

When House Democrats present their case to senators about why they should vote to convict President Trump of the impeachment charge that he incited an insurrection in the Capitol, some say their case may be hampered by the presence of Rep. Eric Swalwell as an impeachment manager.

Trump impeachment intended to keep him from seeking presidency again, Dems acknowledge

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Ronn Blitzer

While some members of Congress have claimed that President Trump's impeachment and swift conviction are necessary to keep him from serving out the final days of his term, others have acknowledged that they are focused on keeping him from ever running again.

Washington Republican who backed Trump impeachment faces backlash back home

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Evie Fordham

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump on charges of "incitement of an insurrection," is facing criticism from her district's conservative base.

Dems embrace Cheney’s pro-impeachment stance, fueling backlash from some Trump supporters

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Tyler Olson

Democrats name-checked House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney at least 18 times during the debate on the article of impeachment against President Trump for inciting insurrection on Wednesday – emphasizing the high-ranking Republican's support for impeaching Trump after a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.

Pressure on Pelosi to send Trump impeachment to Senate as Schumer, McConnell, trade barbs over next steps

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Tyler Olson

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hasn't indicated when she will send the latest article of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate even as House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, her chief deputy, publicly advocates that the article be sent "as soon as possible."

McCarthy says impeachment would divide: ‘Censure resolution would be prudent’

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Morgan Phillips

As the House debated impeachment proceedings against President Trump, the GOP leader weighed in: impeachment would further divide, censure is more appropriate.

GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse says he will vote to impeach Trump

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Tyler Olson

Rep. Dan Newhouse became the sixth Republican to say that they will vote to impeach President Trump on Wednesday afternoon as debate raged in the House over an impeachment article accusing the president of inciting an insurrection.

Senate won’t reconvene early to start impeachment trial before Trump leaves office: McConnell spokesman

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Tyler Olson

With President Trump likely set on Wednesday to become the only president ever impeached twice, Democrats were pressuring Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., to invoke a 2004 resolution that could bring the Senate back quickly for what would essentially be an emergency session to begin the impeachment trial for Trump as soon as possible.

Andy McCarthy: Trump’s conduct is impeachable, but impeachment trial should not be rushed

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Roman Chiarello

Former U.S. Attorney Andy McCarthy says Trump’s statements leading up to the Capitol riot could be considered “impeachable conduct,” but he is cautioning Congress against speeding through impeachment proceedings.

Rep. Mace blames both parties for violence in House speech: ‘Our words have consequences’

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Ronn Blitzer

Newly-elected Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., chastised her colleagues on both sides of the aisle Wednesday for contributing to violence with their rhetoric, as they debated the potential impeachment of President Trump.