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Will impeachment witnesses be called in Trump trial? How the decision could impact the proceedings

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Between the start of the arguments on merits Tuesday and the nearly inevitable acquittal of Trump stands one giant unknown that could significantly extend the Senate impeachment trial -- whether there will be witnesses. 

Cassidy vote on Trump impeachment constitutionality sparks GOP backlash at home: ‘Profoundly disappointed’

Posted on by Ronn Blitzer
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., drew the ire of his state's Republican Party after he voted in favor of the Senate being constitutionally allowed to hear the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

Dems set to prosecute case at Trump impeachment trial amid speculation over which Republicans might convict

Posted on by Tyler Olson
The House impeachment managers will begin their opening arguments on the merits of the impeachment of former President Donald Trump when the chamber convenes at noon on Wednesday, following a 56-44 Senate vote to move ahead with the trial Tuesday.

Trump Jr.: Senate should ‘maybe have something better to do’ than sit through impeachment trial

Posted on by Angelica Stabile
House Democrats' efforts to convict former President Donald Trump in this week's Senate impeachment trial are not what the federal government should be focused on, Donald Trump Jr. told "Hannity" Wednesday.

Jonathan Turley chides Dem impeachment manager Neguse for calling 1992 position ‘recent’

Posted on by Michael Ruiz
Constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley took issue with Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colorado, Tuesday after the congressman referenced a decades old essay as evidence of “recent” views on whether a former official can still face impeachment.

Senate votes Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
The Senate voted Tuesday to move ahead with the unprecedented impeachment trial of former President Trump after listening to nearly four hours of arguments on whether it is constitutional to try a president who is already out of office. 

Trump impeachment manager Raskin delivers tearful speech on family’s experience at Capitol riot

Posted on by Thomas Barrabi
Rep. Jamie Raskin, the House’s lead manager of impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, cited the terror experienced by members of his family during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot during a tearful argument in favor of conviction on the Senate floor on Tuesday afternoon.

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. 

Michael van der Veen: What to know about Trump impeachment defense attorney

Posted on by Tyler Olson
The pre-trial brief filed by former President Donald Trump's defense team had one extra name on it besides the two widely-reported attorneys leading his impeachment defense in the Senate: Michael T. van der Veen. 

Leahy, presiding over Trump impeachment in Senate, vows to conduct trial ‘with fairness to all’

Posted on by Ronn Blitzer
The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump officially began Tuesday afternoon, and presiding officer Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., promised to conduct the proceedings fairly.