impeachment

Published
February 12, 2021

Three takeaways from Day Four of Trump’s impeachment trial

The defense was heavy on whataboutism, the First Amendment and misstating facts.
Published
February 12, 2021

Trump lawyers argue impeachment is based on ‘hatred,’ not facts

Sen. Susan Collins of Maine asked Trump’s lawyers to detail what the president did to stop the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, and when Trump first learned the building had been breached.
Published
February 12, 2021

Commentary: Only impeachment – and conviction – fit what happened Jan. 6

Donald Trump’s core offense was the stunning abuse of his executive power in attempting to violently impede the peaceful transition of power.
Published
February 11, 2021

‘Distressing and emotional’: Senators relive horror of riot

When Wednesday's presentation in Trump's impeachment trial ended, 'It was extremely quiet,' said Maine Sen. Susan Collins, describing the atmosphere. 'You could hear a pin drop.'
Published
February 11, 2021

Convict Trump or invite dire damage to American democracy, prosecutors urge Senate

House impeachment managers wrapped up an emotional 2 days of opening arguments, with Donald Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
Published
February 11, 2021

Impeachment trial highlights: Harrowing video, focus on Trump’s words

One House prosecutor said Donald Trump ‘put a target’ on the backs of then-Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Published
February 10, 2021

Democrats use harrowing new video, audio to bolster case

Newly released radio dispatches from the D.C. police also echoed through the Senate chamber with the voices of law enforcement officers calling for backup and overwhelmed by the surging crowd on Jan. 6.
Published
February 10, 2021

Georgia prosecutor opens criminal probe after Trump’s calls to alter election results

In early January, the then-president pressured Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to 'find' enough votes to reverse Joe Biden’s victory in the state during an hourlong phone call.
Published
February 10, 2021

Chilling video at Trump impeachment trial: Police beg for help; senators flee

House prosecutors displayed gripping scenes of how close the rioters were to the country’s leaders, roaming the halls chanting 'Hang Mike Pence,' some equipped with combat gear and members of extremist groups among the first inside.
Published
February 9, 2021

Trump fumes as his legal team baffles Republican senators

The former president was furious at what he saw from his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, and some allies called for yet another shakeup of his legal team.