Judiciary Committee Takes Up Impeachment In Hearing With Legal Scholars
5 years, 1 month ago

Judiciary Committee Takes Up Impeachment In Hearing With Legal Scholars

NPR  

Judiciary Committee Takes Up Impeachment In Hearing With Legal Scholars Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images Updated at 6:40 p.m. The Intelligence Committee's Republicans, led by Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., also released a minority report on Monday defending Trump in the Ukraine matter and accusing Democrats of simple political animus. The administration didn't send an attorney to take part in Wednesday's hearing, and Trump's campaign said on Tuesday that Nadler's witnesses are "just left-wing liberals who have been talking about impeachment since President Trump took office." The Judiciary Committee's majority counsel, Norm Eisen, asked Gerhardt whether he agreed that Mueller's findings suggested Trump might have obstructed justice — yes, Gerhardt agreed.

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House Republicans send new Justice Department subpoenas in impeachment inquiry, drawing pushback
10 months, 1 week ago

House Republicans send new Justice Department subpoenas in impeachment inquiry, drawing pushback

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is pushing back against a new set of subpoenas quietly sent out by House Republicans related to the Hunter Biden criminal investigation in another brewing faceoff in the President Joe Biden impeachment inquiry. Republicans who blasted that proposed agreement as a “sweetheart deal” have been probing allegations from Internal Revenue Service agents that the Justice …

Top Republican directs US House committee to open Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year, 3 months ago

Top Republican directs US House committee to open Biden impeachment inquiry

Al Jazeera  

Kevin McCarthy says ‘abuse of power, obstruction and corruption’ allegations against Biden family warrant more scrutiny. A top Republican legislator in the United States has directed a House of Representatives committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings. “That’s why today I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry …

Republican lawmaker introduces articles of impeachment against Philly DA Larry Krasner
2 years, 2 months ago

Republican lawmaker introduces articles of impeachment against Philly DA Larry Krasner

Raw Story  

A Republican state lawmaker from Philadelphia introduced articles of impeachment against District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday, days after the committee investigating Krasner’s office released a report blaming his policies for rising crime in the state’s largest city. The announcement of articles of impeachment was unexpected because the chairperson of the of the Republican-led House Select Committee on Restoring Law …

New Trump impeachment book details Schiff’s role rallying moderates and Pelosi
2 years, 3 months ago

New Trump impeachment book details Schiff’s role rallying moderates and Pelosi

LA Times  

As momentum shifted toward impeaching then-President Trump for withholding aid to Ukraine in 2019, California Rep. Adam B. Schiff counseled Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the seven moderate freshman Democrats whose Washington Post op-ed supporting impeachment in essence forced the hand of House leaders, according to a new book. “‘Does anyone feel like this is impeachable?’ she asked her fellow national …

Next step in Cuomo impeachment probe: subpoenas to witnesses
3 years, 6 months ago

Next step in Cuomo impeachment probe: subpoenas to witnesses

Associated Press  

ALBANY, N.Y. — Lawmakers on the New York Assembly’s Judiciary Committee said Wednesday they will issue subpoenas to compel documents and sworn statements from witnesses for a months-long probe whether there are grounds to impeach Gov. Speaking at a legislative committee meeting, Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Lavine said that the committee will issue subpoenas to help lawyers assisting with …

Impeachment Manager: We Needed 'More Senators With Spines,' Not Witnesses
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment Manager: We Needed 'More Senators With Spines,' Not Witnesses

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING One of the House managers in former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial dismissed criticism that her team should have called witnesses, stating instead that a lack of “senators with spines” was to blame for Trump’s acquittal. “But listen, we didn’t need more witnesses; we needed more senators with spines.” Stacey Plaskett to Jake Tapper on the …

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump found ‘not guilty’ at impeachment trial

Al Jazeera  

US Senate acquits former President Donald Trump of ‘incitement of insurrection’ in 57-43 vote. “I think on Twitter, for example, and in social media, you’re seeing a lot of outcry about it, particularly because since so much of this is not about the conviction … but showing the American people what happened.” 13 Feb 2021 - 18:30 GMT The ripple …

Democrats Still Don't See Need For Witnesses In Trump's Impeachment Trial
3 years, 10 months ago

Democrats Still Don't See Need For Witnesses In Trump's Impeachment Trial

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING There are lots of things we still don’t know about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, particularly when it comes to former President Donald Trump’s state of mind as his supporters actively hunted for lawmakers in the halls of Congress. “If there are questions, it will be a very narrow subset.” Plus, even if the …

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time

NPR  

Trump's Legal Defense Team Concludes Case In Fraction Of Allotted Time Enlarge this image toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Handout/Getty Images Updated at 6:55 p.m. ET Former President Donald Trump's legal team concluded its defense on Friday, arguing that the impeachment proceedings were "an act of political vengeance" as well as "a politically motivated witch hunt." Schoen also claimed Trump's legal …

What To Watch As Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Kicks Off
3 years, 11 months ago

What To Watch As Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Kicks Off

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The nine Democratic impeachment managers for the House, which impeached Trump last month, argue that he alone was responsible for …

What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off
3 years, 11 months ago

What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.” The nine Democratic impeachment managers for the House, which impeached Trump last month, argue that he alone was responsible for inciting the mob …

House Managers To Present New Evidence At Trump Impeachment Trial
3 years, 11 months ago

House Managers To Present New Evidence At Trump Impeachment Trial

NPR  

House Managers To Present New Evidence At Trump Impeachment Trial Enlarge this image toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images Updated at 11:54 a.m. ET The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump will feature evidence "that nobody has seen before," House Democrats say. In a response to Trump's pretrial brief submitted Monday, the House managers argue that …

Democrats drop the ball on Trump's second impeachment before the trial even begins
3 years, 11 months ago

Democrats drop the ball on Trump's second impeachment before the trial even begins

Salon  

While most Senate Republicans are complicit with Donald Trump's insurrection and are thus unwilling to convict the former president whose second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, Democrats still have a chance to make a powerful case to the nation about the dangers of the Republicans' embrace of right-wing radicalism. It appears that Democrats in the Senate are more interested in the …

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump's impeachment trial will begin with a four hour debate about whether the proceedings are allowed under the constitution, writes Nick Allen in Washington. This is what it says in Article II Section 4 - "The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, …

Trump Lawyers Reject Impeachment Case, Calling It 'Political Theater'
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump Lawyers Reject Impeachment Case, Calling It 'Political Theater'

NPR  

Trump Lawyers Reject Impeachment Case, Calling It 'Political Theater' Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Updated at 1 p.m. ET Lawyers for Donald Trump are rejecting the House managers' case for convicting the former president, calling it unconstitutional "political theater" and urging the Senate to dismiss the case. "Contrary to the false narrative set forth …

Trump impeachment lawyers blast ‘brazen political act’ as Senate lays out trial agenda
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment lawyers blast ‘brazen political act’ as Senate lays out trial agenda

LA Times  

Lawyers for former President Trump criticized the impeachment case against him as “political theater” in their final brief before the beginning of the Senate trial Tuesday. House impeachment managers rejected Schoen and Castor’s calls to dismiss the case in a brief Monday, stating that Trump “willfully incited violent insurrection” to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power, an act they call …

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Hours after the Democrats’ Thursday request was revealed, Trump adviser Jason Miller dismissed the trial as “an unconstitutional proceeding” and said the former president would not testify. …

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump rejects Dems’ request to testify at impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Thursday asked Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial, challenging him to respond to their charge that he incited a violent mob to storm the Capitol. Hours after the Democrats’ request was revealed, Trump adviser Jason Miller dismissed the trial as “an unconstitutional proceeding” and said the former president would not …

Trump, Democrats set impeachment arguments ahead of Senate trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump, Democrats set impeachment arguments ahead of Senate trial

Al Jazeera  

Democrats say Trump is ‘personally responsible’ for the US Capitol riot as Trump’s lawyers deny the charges. With former President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial set to begin next week, House Democrats and Trump’s legal team filed dueling briefs Tuesday outlining their arguments regarding the US House’s article of impeachment charging Trump with inciting an insurrection. However, the brief submitted Tuesday …

READ: House Impeachment Managers' Brief Outlines Arguments For Senate Trial Of Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

READ: House Impeachment Managers' Brief Outlines Arguments For Senate Trial Of Trump

NPR  

READ: House Impeachment Managers' Brief Outlines Arguments For Senate Trial Of Trump Enlarge this image toggle caption Melina Mara/AP Melina Mara/AP The House impeachment managers who will argue in front of the Senate that former President Donald Trump should be convicted of inciting an insurrection at the Capitol have filed a brief that outlines their evidence. It is impossible to …

Donald Trump impeachment: Trial to begin on 8 Feb, says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment: Trial to begin on 8 Feb, says Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer

Firstpost  

Washington: Donald Trump’s US Senate trial will begin in the second week of February, days after a fresh impeachment case against the former president is transmitted by the House, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Friday. “Healing and unity will only come if there is truth and accountability, and that is what this trial will provide.” Members will deliberate whether …

McConnell Wants To Push Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial To February
3 years, 11 months ago

McConnell Wants To Push Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial To February

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell is proposing to push back the start of Donald Trump’s impeachment trial by a week or more to give the former president time to review the case. Indiana Sen. Mike Braun said after the call that the trial might not begin “until sometime mid February.” He said that was “due …

Donald Trump Impeachment Updates: House records enough votes to impeach former US President
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump Impeachment Updates: House records enough votes to impeach former US President

India Today  

US House of Representatives has initiated a session to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump. In a tweet earlier on Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "Tonight, I have the solemn privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump." 11.00 pm : The full impeachment resolution drafted by Democrats against outgoing US President Donald Trump is being …

Trump terms call for impeachment 'greatest witch hunt in history of politics'
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump terms call for impeachment 'greatest witch hunt in history of politics'

India Today  

Outgoing US President Donald Trump interacted with the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on Tuesday. Asked about the impeachment bill likely to be brought against him by House Democrats, Donald Trump termed it a "really terrible thing that they're doing." Reiterating his stance, Donald Trump said the prospect of impeaching him, again, …

House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal
4 years ago

House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal

NPR  

House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated at 2:58 p.m. On Friday, a day after she and the top Senate Democrat, Chuck Schumer, called on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump, she sent a letter to House Democrats vowing, "If the President …

Impeachment takeaways: Trump’s iron grip, McConnell delivers
4 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment takeaways: Trump’s iron grip, McConnell delivers

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Senate acquitted President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges Wednesday amid Republican complaints about what they called a rushed process and Democratic claims that Trump is a threat to democracy. Even Republicans who disapproved of Trump’s dealings with Ukraine — the heart of the House impeachment charges — said his conduct did not merit making him …

Five key takeaways from Donald Trump's impeachment trial; president likely to be acquitted after Wednesday's vote
4 years, 11 months ago

Five key takeaways from Donald Trump's impeachment trial; president likely to be acquitted after Wednesday's vote

Firstpost  

House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump’s defence team delivered their closing arguments Monday with an eye toward history, but with little hope of changing any senator’s mind House impeachment managers and President Donald Trump’s defence team delivered their closing arguments Monday with an eye toward history, but with little hope of changing any senator’s mind. Here are the key …

‘Is there one among you who will say: “Enough”?’ Schiff asks GOP senators in final impeachment pitch
4 years, 11 months ago

‘Is there one among you who will say: “Enough”?’ Schiff asks GOP senators in final impeachment pitch

LA Times  

Rep. Adam B. Schiff speaks during debate ahead of a vote on calling witnesses during the impeachment trial of President Trump President Trump’s lawyers and House impeachment managers issued their closing arguments Monday, with Democrats arguing the Senate has a “duty” to convict Trump and the president’s legal team saying senators would “vindicate” the right to vote by leaving the …

US Senate rejects witnesses in Donald Trump impeachment trial, clears way for acquittal that is now likely on 5 February
4 years, 11 months ago

US Senate rejects witnesses in Donald Trump impeachment trial, clears way for acquittal that is now likely on 5 February

Firstpost  

The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring Trump’s acquittal in just the third trial to threaten a president’s removal in US history Washington: The Senate narrowly rejected Democratic demands to summon witnesses for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial late Friday, all but ensuring Trump’s acquittal in just the …

Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump trial could end soon; Alexander says no to witnesses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee declared late Thursday night he will oppose calling more witnesses in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, all but dashing Democratic efforts for more testimony and pushing the Senate toward an imminent vote to acquit the president. Before Alexander’s statement, Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine said late Thursday she would vote to …

Democrats’ impeachment fantasy crashes (opinion)
4 years, 11 months ago

Democrats’ impeachment fantasy crashes (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Paul Callan is a CNN legal analyst, a former New York homicide prosecutor and of counsel to the New York law firm of Edelman & Edelman PC, focusing on wrongful conviction and civil rights cases. CNN — The Trump impeachment trial has been gripped by drama surrounding witnesses, particularly former national security adviser John Bolton: Will he or …

Senate Poised To Acquit Trump After Final Day Of Impeachment Questioning
4 years, 11 months ago

Senate Poised To Acquit Trump After Final Day Of Impeachment Questioning

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― A quick acquittal of President Donald Trump with no witnesses in his impeachment trial became an almost certain outcome after Sen. Lamar Alexander, a key swing vote, announced his opposition to both on Thursday evening. During the proceedings on Thursday, the second day of marathon questioning by senators of both the House managers and Trump’s …

Trump's Lawyers Have Muddied Their Own Arguments Against Subpoenas
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump's Lawyers Have Muddied Their Own Arguments Against Subpoenas

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― In President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial, his lawyers seemingly reversed their position on whether it’s OK for Democrats to sue the administration over a subpoena. “If there is a dispute between the people’s House and the president of the United States over the availability of documents or witnesses ― and there is in each …

Donald Trump impeachment trial enters volatile new phase as senators get to ask their own questions
4 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment trial enters volatile new phase as senators get to ask their own questions

Firstpost  

After six days of carefully-choreographed oral arguments, President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is about to enter a volatile new phase as senators are allowed to ask whatever they want of House prosecutors and White House lawyers Washington: After six days of carefully-choreographed oral arguments, President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is about to enter a volatile new phase as senators are …

The Essence Of The Senate Impeachment Trial In 2 Videos
4 years, 11 months ago

The Essence Of The Senate Impeachment Trial In 2 Videos

NPR  

The Essence Of The Senate Impeachment Trial In 2 Videos Enlarge this image toggle caption Dana Verkouteren/AP Dana Verkouteren/AP Opening arguments for both sides in the Trump impeachment trial ended on Tuesday. The Democratic impeachment managers and President Trump's defense team each had 24 hours over three days to lay out their arguments. Sponsor Message These clips show the leaders …

Trump impeachment trial: Live updates and latest news
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial: Live updates and latest news

CNN  

J. Scott Applewhite/AP In the hours after the New York Times broke the John Bolton story, Republican senators began reaching out to the White House to control the damage. One message conveyed to the White House, according to a GOP senator with knowledge of the conversations, was that Republicans were on the front lines of the trial and for them …

Defense resumes in key impeachment week; Dems seek witnesses
4 years, 11 months ago

Defense resumes in key impeachment week; Dems seek witnesses

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial enters a pivotal week as his defense team resumes its case and senators face a critical vote on whether to hear witnesses or proceed directly to a vote that is widely expected to end in his acquittal. What to watch as the Senate impeachment trial resumes Monday at 1 p.m. EST: ___ STAR …

Donald Trump’s defence team to resume case in impeachment trial today; senators face vote to decide on hearing witnesses, likely to get 16 hours of Q&A time
4 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump’s defence team to resume case in impeachment trial today; senators face vote to decide on hearing witnesses, likely to get 16 hours of Q&A time

Firstpost  

President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial enters a pivotal week as his defense team resumes its case and senators face a critical vote on whether to hear witnesses or proceed directly to a vote that is widely expected to end in his acquittal Washington: President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial enters a pivotal week as his defense team resumes its case and …

Trump impeachment trial week 2: What to watch for
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial week 2: What to watch for

Al Jazeera  

US President Donald Trump‘s impeachment trial enters a pivotal week as his defence team resumes its case and senators face a critical vote on whether to hear witnesses or proceed directly to a vote that is widely expected to end in his acquittal. Here is what to watch for as the Senate impeachment trial resumes on Monday at 1pm local …

Trump impeachment trial day six: All the latest updates
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial day six: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s defence team begins its opening arguments on Saturday following three days of presentations by House Democrats. US President Donald Trump’s impeachment defence team kicked off their first day of opening arguments on Saturday following three days of presentations by the Democrats making the case against the president. — Donald J. Trump January 25, 2020 Trump’s defence team makes a …

Trump impeachment trial: Will Democrats get their witnesses?
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial: Will Democrats get their witnesses?

Al Jazeera  

House Democrats turn attention to obstruction charge, need for witnesses on the last day of their opening arguments. Washington, DC – The Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump enters a critical phase on Friday as House Democrats make their best argument why former National Security Adviser John Bolton should testify. Democrats accuse the president of abusing his power in …

Fox News legal analyst shames 'unworthy' Republicans who have already decided to acquit Trump
4 years, 11 months ago

Fox News legal analyst shames 'unworthy' Republicans who have already decided to acquit Trump

Raw Story  

Fox News legal analyst Andrew Napolitano's latest column explains why President Donald Trump's actions are worthy of impeachment -- and he shames any Republican senators who have already made up their minds. Napolitano starts by making the case that there is enough evidence to credibly charge the president with crimes, even though Democrats in the House only impeached him for …

Trump impeachment trial: Who are the key players?
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial: Who are the key players?

Al Jazeera  

A guide to the key players from House impeachment managers to Trump’s lawyers to the witnesses Democrats want to call. He’s made no public comments about the impeachment prior to the trial’s start, but publicly rebuked Trump in 2018 when the president criticised an unfavourable ruling as coming from “an Obama judge”. They include: Pat Cipollone Jay Sekulow Pat Philbin …

Trump impeachment trial: What’s next for the Democrats’ case?
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial: What’s next for the Democrats’ case?

Al Jazeera  

House managers to outline constitutional rationale for impeachment, removal from office as they resume opening arguments Washington, DC – Managers for the US House of Representatives impeachment case against President Donald Trump plan to present the constitutional grounds for removing Trump from office on the second day of their opening arguments before the Senate. “We will go through the law, …

Republicans block subpoenas for new proof as US Senate debates norms of trial on Day One; moderates force last-minute reversal in pro-Trump rules
4 years, 11 months ago

Republicans block subpoenas for new proof as US Senate debates norms of trial on Day One; moderates force last-minute reversal in pro-Trump rules

Firstpost  

A divided Senate began the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on Tuesday in utter acrimony, as Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts to subpoena witnesses and documents related to Ukraine Washington: A divided Senate began the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on Tuesday in utter acrimony, as Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts to subpoena witnesses and documents related to Ukraine and …

Trump impeachment: US Senate approves trial rules
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment: US Senate approves trial rules

Al Jazeera  

After more than 12 hours of debate and several failed Democratic bids for amendments calling for documents and witnesses, the US Senate approved a resolution along party lines outlining the rules that will govern the impeachment proceedings of President Donald Trump. On Tuesday, Trump’s defence team, led by White House Counsel Pat Cipollone, attacked the foundation of the charges against …

Trump impeachment trial day two: All the latest updates
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump impeachment trial day two: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

The Republican-majority US Senate has agreed on the rules for the impeachment trial of US President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/VGor4FSQdS — Adam Schiff January 21, 2020 Schumer offers first amendment Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has offered the first amendment in the impeachment trial, calling for the ability to subpoena White House Documents related to Trump dealings with Ukraine, including any …

AP FACT CHECK: Distortions in Trump’s legal defense
4 years, 11 months ago

AP FACT CHECK: Distortions in Trump’s legal defense

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s defense against impeachment charges, as laid out in his legal argument released Monday, has distortions at its core. A look at some statements by Trump and his legal team as opening arguments approach in the Senate impeachment trial: TRUMP’s legal brief: “Anyone having the most basic respect for the sovereign will of the American people …

McConnell proposes swift impeachment trial with long days
4 years, 11 months ago

McConnell proposes swift impeachment trial with long days

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — On the eve of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, the Senate leader proposed a compressed calendar for opening statements, White House lawyers argued for swift rejection of the “flimsy” charges and the Capitol braced for the contentious proceedings unfolding in an election year. The president’s legal team, in its first full filing for the impeachment court, argued that …

Donald Trump’s Senate trial defense: Abuse of power is not impeachable
4 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump’s Senate trial defense: Abuse of power is not impeachable

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump’s legal team will go into his Senate trial on Tuesday arguing that he should never have been impeached because his conduct over Ukraine does not amount to a criminal offense. Harvard Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz, who has just joined Trump’s legal brain trust, told CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday that he would borrow arguments …

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