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Rand Paul to trigger Senate vote on whether Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday afternoon is expected to force a vote on whether or not the Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump is unconstitutional now that he is out of office. 

Jonathan Turley, professor who called Trump impeachment trial unconstitutional, to attend Senate GOP luncheon

Posted on by Tyler Olson
George Washington University Professor Jonathan Turley will meet with Senate Republicans on Tuesday at their in-person lunch to discuss the constitutionality of the impending impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump.

House Democrats present Trump impeachment charge to the Senate, allowing trial to begin

Posted on by Thomas Barrabi
House Democrats presented an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday night, kicking off proceedings on an unprecedented second trial that could have major consequences for the Republican’s future political prospects.

Democratic senator presiding over Trump impeachment trial pledges impartiality despite call to convict

Posted on by Thomas Barrabi
Sen. Leahy was a vocal critic of Trump after his supporters stormed the Capitol, calling for him to be convicted on impeachment charges and barred from holding office in the future.

Leahy expected to preside over Trump impeachment trial instead of Chief Justice Roberts

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Sen. Patrick Leahy will preside over the impeachment trial of former President Trump, signaling that Chief Justice John Roberts will not be forced to oversee the politically-charged arguments now that Trump is out of office. 

Trump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday, ahead of trial next month

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, the House of Representatives' impeachment managers will march an article accusing former President Trump of inciting an insurrection across to the Senate side of the Capitol, officially triggering a trial of the former president that could result in him being barred from holding office in the future. 

Impeaching Trump as a former president a ‘moot point,’ Rounds says

Posted on by Ronn Blitzer
Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., came out firmly against the upcoming Senate impeachment trial for former President Trump, stating that not only does it raise constitutional issues, but it impedes President Biden's administration.

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.