Impeachment

Pelosi Says She Will Submit Articles of Impeachment ‘Soon’ as Pressure Mounts

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she would “soon” release articles of impeachment to the Senate amid an... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday she would “soon” release articles of impeachment to the Senate amid an increasingly tense standoff and diminishing support among her Democratic allies. “I’m not holding them indefinitely,” the California Democrat said. “I’ll... Read More

Republicans Pledge to Pass Senate Impeachment Trial Rules Without Democrats

WASHINGTON — Republicans leaders said Tuesday they have the votes to approve a package of rules — without Democratic support... Read More

WASHINGTON — Republicans leaders said Tuesday they have the votes to approve a package of rules — without Democratic support — that will govern the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, punting a decision about whether to call witnesses until... Read More

John Bolton’s Surprise Offer to Testify in Trump Impeachment Trial Puts Pressure on GOP

WASHINGTON — Former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday he would testify in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial if... Read More

WASHINGTON — Former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday he would testify in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial if the Senate issues him a subpoena, putting new and potentially intense pressure on Senate Republicans to open the impeachment trial... Read More

Pelosi and McConnell Begin 2020 in Standoff Over Trump Trial

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are locked in a stare-down over the terms... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are locked in a stare-down over the terms of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, which carries political risks for both sides if it continues deeper into January. The... Read More

Trump Senate Impeachment Trial Finds Scant Precedent in History

WASHINGTON — Bill Clinton’s impeachment two decades ago set the modern template for President Donald Trump’s upcoming trial in the... Read More

WASHINGTON — Bill Clinton’s impeachment two decades ago set the modern template for President Donald Trump’s upcoming trial in the Senate. But the process may be even more contentious this time given sharper tribal divisions in Washington. Clinton’s four-week proceeding... Read More

Murkowski ‘Disturbed’ by McConnell Pledge to Coordinate With White House on Trial

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Alaska Republican known for her independent streak, said Wednesday she was “disturbed” by Senate Majority... Read More

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a moderate Alaska Republican known for her independent streak, said Wednesday she was “disturbed” by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s pledge of “total coordination” with the White House during President Trump’s expected impeachment trial. In a Christmas... Read More

House Democrats Pass High-Water Mark in Fights Against Trump

WASHINGTON — Democrats scored a series of damaging revelations about Donald Trump when they launched their impeachment investigation, but now... Read More

WASHINGTON — Democrats scored a series of damaging revelations about Donald Trump when they launched their impeachment investigation, but now they’ll begin a crucial election year with the challenge that the most dramatic moments are likely behind them. Even by... Read More

With Senate Trial on Hold, Trump Faces Uncertainty During Florida Vacation

WASHINGTON — Mar-a-Lago? For President Donald Trump this holiday season, his South Florida resort likely will feel more like Mar-a-Limbo.... Read More

WASHINGTON — Mar-a-Lago? For President Donald Trump this holiday season, his South Florida resort likely will feel more like Mar-a-Limbo. As Trump mulls becoming only the third sitting president to be impeached during rounds of golf in the sun and... Read More

Trump Impeachment Trial: Squaring Off in the Senate

WASHINGTON — A senior White House official and leading Senate Republicans predicted Sunday that congressional Democrats would fail in their... Read More

WASHINGTON — A senior White House official and leading Senate Republicans predicted Sunday that congressional Democrats would fail in their bid to force the Senate to summon witnesses in President Trump’s impeachment trial. Democrats countered by asking why, if Trump... Read More

House and Senate Leaders Tussle Over Trump Impeachment Trial

WASHINGTON — A day after the Democratic-led House impeached President Donald Trump, House and Senate leaders argued Thursday over how... Read More

WASHINGTON — A day after the Democratic-led House impeached President Donald Trump, House and Senate leaders argued Thursday over how his Senate trial will be conducted, with the two articles of impeachment likely to remain in limbo until at least... Read More

Democrats Set Up Senate Trial Strategy Ahead of Impeachment Vote

WASHINGTON — House Democrats are nearing one of the most important decisions in their effort to impeach Donald Trump: Who... Read More

WASHINGTON — House Democrats are nearing one of the most important decisions in their effort to impeach Donald Trump: Who will bear the historic duty of prosecuting the president in next year’s Senate trial. With the House planning to vote... Read More

Congress Braces for Trump Impeachment Vote as Partisan Lines Harden

WASHINGTON — The nation’s fractured leadership continued its somber march into the history books as the House of Representatives prepared... Read More

WASHINGTON — The nation’s fractured leadership continued its somber march into the history books as the House of Representatives prepared to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday, a dramatic step that has been sapped of almost any drama by relentless... Read More

2019-12-17 23:39:08
by Dan McCue
Trump Sends Blistering Letter to House Speaker Ahead of Impeachment

WASHINGTON - Hours ahead of his expected impeachment, an irate President Donald Trump unloaded on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, accusing... Read More

WASHINGTON - Hours ahead of his expected impeachment, an irate President Donald Trump unloaded on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, accusing House Democrats of a "perversion of justice" as they pursue a "partisan impeachment crusade." Throughout the letter, Trump continues to... Read More

Republicans to NJ Rep. Jeff Van Drew: Not So Fast

Republicans aren’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for Jeff Van Drew. The New Jersey Democratic congressman may have hoped... Read More

Republicans aren’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for Jeff Van Drew. The New Jersey Democratic congressman may have hoped his defection to the GOP would ease his path to reelection in a conservative-leaning district. His political prospects as a... Read More

Senate Impeachment Trial is Expected. How it Will Work is Very Uncertain

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Sunday publicly diverged over how to conduct the expected impeachment trial of President Trump, with... Read More

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans on Sunday publicly diverged over how to conduct the expected impeachment trial of President Trump, with some calling for allegations against him to be summarily quashed and others advocating a lengthier process that would include summoning... Read More

2019-12-13 16:01:47
by Dan McCue
Judiciary Panel Votes to Send Impeachment Articles to Full House

WASHINGTON - Sharply divided along party lines, the House Judiciary Committee voted Friday morning to send two articles of impeachment... Read More

WASHINGTON - Sharply divided along party lines, the House Judiciary Committee voted Friday morning to send two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the full House for its consideration. All 23 Democrats on the judiciary committee voted in... Read More

House Judiciary Committee Prepares for Historic Vote on Impeachment Articles Against Trump

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday began its long slog of a session to finalize articles of impeachment... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday began its long slog of a session to finalize articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a procedurally complex process that will probably continue through much of Thursday or even longer. The... Read More

Analysis: Why On The Same Day Did Democrats Move to Impeach Trump — Then Bless His Trade Deal?

WASHINGTON — In the span of one hour Tuesday, House Democrats moved to impeach President Donald Trump for abusing his... Read More

WASHINGTON — In the span of one hour Tuesday, House Democrats moved to impeach President Donald Trump for abusing his office and simultaneously delivered his biggest legislative win of the year by agreeing to a long-stalled trade deal — a... Read More

2019-12-10 22:21:20
by Dan McCue
Trump Facing Impeachment on Abuse of Power, Obstruction Charges

WASHINGTON — Declaring President Donald Trump had betrayed the nation and his oath of office, House Democrats on Tuesday morning... Read More

WASHINGTON — Declaring President Donald Trump had betrayed the nation and his oath of office, House Democrats on Tuesday morning announced they will hold a vote to impeach him on abuse of power and obstruction charges. Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y.,... Read More

Articles of Impeachment Against Trump Likely This Week, Nadler Says

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee, which is spearheading the Democratic-led impeachment drive, will move swiftly to draft articles of... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee, which is spearheading the Democratic-led impeachment drive, will move swiftly to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump, possibly by the end of this week, the panel’s chairman said Sunday. Trump’s congressional supporters separately... Read More

White House Says It’s Ready for Impeachment Votes and Trial

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and senior aides reacted to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that articles of impeachment are coming... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and senior aides reacted to Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that articles of impeachment are coming by essentially calling for a vote and a Senate trial. The White House messaging is similar to that used by... Read More

2019-12-05 16:16:32
by Dan McCue
Speaker Asks Judiciary Committee to Begin Drafting Articles of Impeachment

WASHINGTON  - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she's asked the House Judiciary Committee to proceed with drafting impeachment... Read More

WASHINGTON  - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she's asked the House Judiciary Committee to proceed with drafting impeachment articles against President  Donald Trump. The move by the speaker advances the timetable for impeachment, setting the stage for a... Read More

Phone Records Connect Giuliani to Nunes During Ukraine Efforts

WASHINGTON — Call records released Tuesday in the House impeachment probe show President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani had extensive... Read More

WASHINGTON — Call records released Tuesday in the House impeachment probe show President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani had extensive contacts with the White House as well as interactions with Devin Nunes, the top Republican on the Intelligence Committee. Giuliani... Read More

House Judiciary Committee Retakes Center Stage in Impeachment Inquiry

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee’s first hearing Wednesday in a push to impeach President Donald Trump will be more... Read More

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee’s first hearing Wednesday in a push to impeach President Donald Trump will be more about the members of the committee than the witnesses, and what it reveals about where the process is headed in... Read More

2019-12-03 21:55:49
by Dan McCue
House Intel Committee Releases Sweeping Report Supporting Trump's Impeachment

WASHINGTON - The House Select Committee on Intelligence released a massive report Tuesday afternoon outlining the evidence of President Donald... Read More

WASHINGTON - The House Select Committee on Intelligence released a massive report Tuesday afternoon outlining the evidence of President Donald Trump's alleged wrongdoing involving Ukraine. The 300-page report from the Democrats on the committee will serve as the starting point... Read More

Four Impeachment Scholars to Open Judiciary Committee’s Hearing

WASHINGTON — Four experts on presidential impeachment will fill the witness table during the House Judiciary Committee’s opening hearing of... Read More

WASHINGTON — Four experts on presidential impeachment will fill the witness table during the House Judiciary Committee’s opening hearing of historic proceedings to determine whether President Donald Trump should be impeached. Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler is depicting Wednesday’s session as... Read More

Trump Heads to NATO Summit as Impeachment Looms

WASHINGTON — Awkwardness has been the hallmark of President Donald Trump’s meetings with Western allies since he was elected three... Read More

WASHINGTON — Awkwardness has been the hallmark of President Donald Trump’s meetings with Western allies since he was elected three years ago on a platform that bashed existing treaties, trade deals and alliances. He leaves Monday for a two-day summit... Read More

Top Republican Says Schiff Should Testify in Impeachment Hearing

WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee said Democrat Adam Schiff is “the first person who needs... Read More

WASHINGTON — The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee said Democrat Adam Schiff is “the first person who needs to testify” as the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump moves to its next phase. Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia... Read More

Impeachment is Latest Boon for Washington Lawyers

WASHINGTON — Michael Volkov ran his client, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, through a “murder board” in preparation for his recent... Read More

WASHINGTON — Michael Volkov ran his client, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, through a “murder board” in preparation for his recent testimony under the glare of TV lights in the House impeachment hearings. Over more than a dozen intense days, Volkov... Read More

Don McGahn Subpoena Case Set for Jan. 3 Appeals Court Hearing

The U.S. Justice Department’s appeal of a judge’s order compelling former White House counsel Don McGahn to comply with a... Read More

The U.S. Justice Department’s appeal of a judge’s order compelling former White House counsel Don McGahn to comply with a House Judiciary Committee subpoena for his testimony is set to be heard in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3. The federal... Read More

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