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Sen. Patrick Leahy, set to preside over impeachment trial, released from hospital after health scare

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Sen. Patrick Leahy, who will preside over former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, was released from the hospital on Tuesday night after not feeling well early in the evening, his office said in a statement.

Rand Paul calls Trump impeachment trial ‘dead on arrival’ after 45 GOP senators vote against it

Posted on by Dom Calicchio
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul declared former President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial "dead on arrival" on Tuesday after 45 Senate Republicans voted against holding the proceeding, viewing it as unconstitutional.

Graham warns Dems will ‘blow up’ Senate by moving forward with impeachment trial, calling witnesses

Posted on by Angelica Stabile
With Democrats preparing for the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., warned his colleagues that moving forward will only cause more damage to the nation.

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.