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

Posted on 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.

Prospect for Trump acquittal unclear as most GOP senators undecided or won’t say how they will vote

Posted on by Caitlin McFall
President Trump's chances for an acquittal in his upcoming Senate impeachment trial are unclear, as most Republicans either refuse comment on how they will vote or say they are undecided.

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

Posted on 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."

Cotton says he opposes Trump impeachment effort in Senate

Posted on by Edmund DeMarche
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said in a statement late Wednesday that he will oppose another Senate impeachment trial after the House passed an article of impeachment alleging President Trump incited the riot at the Capitol and is unfit for office.

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

Posted on 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 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.

Can Senate hold an impeachment trial for a president whose term has ended?

Posted on by Ronn Blitzer
House Democrats have drafted an article of impeachment against President Trump accusing him of inciting an insurrection before protesters rioted at the Capitol building on Wednesday, but the timing of how the impeachment process will play out remains up in the air, raising the question: Can the Senate hold an impeachment trial for a president who is no longer in office?

Clyburn says Trump impeachment vote ‘will happen this week’ as 195 lawmakers cosponsor articles

Posted on by Ronn Blitzer
House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said Sunday that the article of impeachment against President Trump that was drafted will go to a vote this week, while Trump's former Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said that unlike last year's impeachment, Republicans may be on board this time.