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McConnell rips Trump, says actions ‘unconscionable’ but trial was unconstitutional

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Saturday said that former President Donald Trump's actions after the presidential election were "unconscionable" despite his vote to acquit the former president of the impeachment charge against him. 

Trump impeachment trial overshadows hot topics, controversies in early weeks of Biden admin

Posted on by Tyler Olson
As the Senate considers for the second time in barely over a year whether to convict former President Donald Trump of an impeachment charge, he continues to dominate the political world even as he's remained mum through the process. 

Trump lawyers expected to allege Dem hypocrisy Friday as defense gets its turn at impeachment trial

Posted on by Tyler Olson
The legal team for former President Donald Trump makes their opening arguments in his second impeachment trial on Friday -- and they are expected to allege that Democrats are being hypocritical by saying that Trump incited the Capitol mob by telling his followers they have to "fight" against a "stolen election."

Schumer leaves door open to 14th Amendment measure to bar Trump from office

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Thursday did not rule out bringing legislation to bar former President Donald Trump from office if he is not convicted at the ongoing Senate impeachment trial. 

Mike Lee’s objection to ‘false’ Trump impeachment evidence causes stir as Dems set for closing arguments

Posted on by Tyler Olson
The House impeachment managers will continue their case Thursday, after making their argument over the last two days that Trump should be convicted of inciting an insurrection on the Capitol.

Eric Swalwell, Dem congressman linked to Chinese spy, makes impeachment case against Trump at Senate trial

Posted on by Michael Ruiz
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s job as a House impeachment manager is to convince at least two-thirds of the Senate to convict former President Trump of inciting an insurrection, but a number of leading Republicans remain unconvinced that he belongs on the House Intelligence and Homeland Security committees.

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. 

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.

Six GOP senators vote that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional and can proceed

Posted on by Thomas Barrabi
The Senate agreed to consider the case against Trump by a 56-44 vote following hours of arguments by the former president’s legal team and House impeachment managers.

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.