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Schumer asks Republicans to keep open mind at Trump trial, says he fed mob ‘lies that motivate their behavior’

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday urged Senate Republicans to pay close attention to new evidence introduced by the House impeachment managers during the trial of former President Donald Trump, while framing Trump as fundamentally responsible for motivating the rioters who sacked the Capitol on Jan. 6.

Trump’s impeachment trial: Everything you need to know

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Former President Donald Trump has been out of office for nearly three weeks, but he is still expected to command the full attention of the legislative branch and the country in the coming days as the Senate begins his second impeachment trial, barely one year after his first.

Graham advises Senate to ‘pull back’ on impeachment to prevent ‘destruction of the presidency’

Posted on by Angelica Stabile
The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will determine the future of America, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., told "Hannity" Monday.

Dem senator Chris Murphy on Trump impeachment trial: Not ‘ridiculous’ for GOP to argue it’s unconstitutional

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Sen. Chris Murphy on Sunday said that he believes the Senate has a responsibility to hold an impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, adding that it is an open question whether or not such a trial is constitutional.

Trump lawyers rail against impeachment trial as ‘political theater’ on eve of proceedings

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Lawyers for former President Trump on Monday submitted a brief saying that Democrats' effort to convict the president in an impeachment trial after he's left office is "political theater," and that the trial is outside of the Senate's constitutional authority. 

Trump impeachment conviction? ‘Zero chance,’ Republicans say, as Dems move forward with case

Posted on by Tyler Olson
The hearings for the second impeachment trial of former President Trump start on Tuesday and Republicans are making it clear, even before they're gaveled in, that they believe the result is predetermined. 

Sen. Murphy: ‘We have a constitutional responsibility’ to hold Trump’s trial

Posted on by Talia Kaplan
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., argued on Sunday that the Senate has “a constitutional responsibility” to hold the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump.

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.