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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. 

McCarthy raises ‘concerns’ about Cheney impeachment vote, future in leadership

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., voiced "concerns" about Rep. Liz Cheney's role in leadership and said the Wyoming Republican needed to answer to her GOP colleagues for voting to impeach former President Trump.

Trump impeachment trial delayed until week of Feb. 8, Schumer says

Posted on by Brittany De Lea
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on Friday lawmakers will wait to carry out President Donald Trump’s impeachment hearings for several weeks, following a brief standoff on Capitol Hill over timing.

Biden suggests delayed impeachment timeline may be ‘better’

Posted on by Brittany De Lea
Biden suggested having more time to get his Cabinet nominees confirmed may help jumpstart his policy agenda.

Pelosi defends impeachment in face of Biden’s call for unity: ‘We must do it”

Posted on by Marisa Schultz
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Thursday defended Democrats' pursuit of impeachment despite President Biden's repeated calls for uniting a divided nation.

Senate considering Biden nominees Tuesday, with no announcement yet on handling impeachment, other business

Posted on by Tyler Olson
The Senate is back in town Tuesday for a slate of confirmation hearings on Biden Cabinet nominees, even as there are not yet clear agreements on how the body will handle the impending Trump impeachment trial or its new 50-50 party split. 

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.

Dems embrace Cheney’s pro-impeachment stance, fueling backlash from some Trump supporters

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Democrats name-checked House Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney at least 18 times during the debate on the article of impeachment against President Trump for inciting insurrection on Wednesday – emphasizing the high-ranking Republican's support for impeaching Trump after a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol last week.