Yes, it's time to impeach Donald Trump — but the failure of democracy is much bigger than him
5 years, 9 months ago

Yes, it's time to impeach Donald Trump — but the failure of democracy is much bigger than him

Salon  

After a week when Donald Trump’s push toward authoritarian rule appeared to accelerate dramatically, talk of impeachment is everywhere. If Americans are no longer convinced that the press has a critical role to play in democracy, and are likelier to perceive it as a warped tool of politics, most useful for coddling one’s own side with infantile propaganda or gouging out the eyes of one’s enemies, our profession needs to take a long look in the mirror before deciding whose fault that is — and even whether that perception is unfair. I don’t care whether you despise Assange or view him as a “real journalist” or believe he is single-handedly responsible for defeating Hillary Clinton and electing Trump. The Trump administration’s sustained assault on damn near everything — democracy, press freedom, the constitutional separation of powers and, for that matter, the basic precepts of truth and knowledge on which those things depend — demand exposure, consideration and as much deep historical reflection as we can manage. Whether impeachment is a “good idea” in instrumental terms — whether it can break through the moral paralysis and willful blindness afflicting our republic, whether it may rebound to Trump’s benefit, whether it’s an imaginary solution to the wrong problem — is another matter entirely.

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Trump, facing 91 criminal charges, demands Biden impeachment in return
1 year, 1 month ago

Trump, facing 91 criminal charges, demands Biden impeachment in return

The Independent  

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Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his presidency?
1 year, 7 months ago

Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his presidency?

The Independent  

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Trump Impeachment Trial Could Wrap Up on Saturday, Conviction Seen Unlikely
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump Impeachment Trial Could Wrap Up on Saturday, Conviction Seen Unlikely

News 18  

Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial could conclude on Saturday, leaving a divided US Senate to decide whether the former president incited his supporters to attack the US Capitol on Jan. 6 in a last-ditch effort to stay in power after his November election defeat. Trump criticized Pence on Twitter as lacking “courage” shortly after Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville told Trump …

Donald Trump impeachment: Ex-US president claims victory, but this was an escape and not an exoneration
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump impeachment: Ex-US president claims victory, but this was an escape and not an exoneration

Firstpost  

Once again, former president Donald Trump beat the rap and once again he wasted no time claiming victory. “There’s no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day,” McConnell said. Seven Senate Republicans voted to convict Trump, the most senators of a president’s own party to turn against him in an …

2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump
4 years, 1 month ago

2 impeachment trials, 2 escape hatches for Donald Trump

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial centered on a phone call Americans never heard with the leader of a country very far away. In a broadside against Trump every bit as brutal as that leveled by Democrats, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell declared the ex-president “practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day” with his “unconscionable …

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump says impeachment trial part of 'greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country'

ABC  

Former US president Donald Trump says the Senate impeachment trial has been another phase of the "greatest witch-hunt in the history of our country". Key points: Donald Trump thanked his supporters in the US House and Senate Seven Republicans voted to convict him, making it the most bipartisan vote in the history of presidential impeachments Mr Trump's lawyers throughout the …

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump's speedy impeachment trial heads toward Senate vote,

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. House prosecutors have argued that Trump's rallying cry to go to the Capitol and …

US Senate reaches deal to avert impeachment trial delay
4 years, 1 month ago

US Senate reaches deal to avert impeachment trial delay

Al Jazeera  

Closing arguments kick off after legislators agree to enter into evidence details of Trump call during Capitol riot. Democrats and Republicans in the US Senate headed off a prolonged impeachment trial for Donald Trump on Saturday with an agreement to enter into evidence details of the former president’s remarks in a call with a top Republican during the deadly Capitol …

Donald Trump's second impeachment: what you need to know about the US Senate trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump's second impeachment: what you need to know about the US Senate trial

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump's impeachment trial is set to reach a verdict today. Prosecutors argued Mr Trump had "summoned the mob" behind last month's riot and "channelled the rage" in a violent attempt to steal the election for himself. Democrat prosecutors spent the day building their argument that Mr Trump's conduct was "planned and premeditated" as he cultivated a mob over months …

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
4 years, 1 month ago

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial. The Democratic House members acting as prosecutors drew a direct line Thursday …

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
4 years, 1 month ago

Convict Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say

India TV News  

Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his historic trial. The Democratic House members acting as prosecutors drew a direct line Thursday from Trump’s …

'Chilling' Riot Footage of US Politicians Fleeing for Their Lives Dominates Trump Impeachment Trial
4 years, 1 month ago

'Chilling' Riot Footage of US Politicians Fleeing for Their Lives Dominates Trump Impeachment Trial

News 18  

Impeachment prosecutors at Donald Trump’s Senate trial Wednesday aired terrifying, never-before-seen footage of senior US politicians fleeing for their lives during last month’s assault on Congress, a riot they argued was deliberately incited by the former president. “The vice president, the speaker of the house — the first and second in line to the presidency — were… put in danger …

What happens after Trump impeachment trial?
4 years, 1 month ago

What happens after Trump impeachment trial?

The Independent  

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What does impeachment mean for Trump?
4 years, 1 month ago

What does impeachment mean for Trump?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While Mr Trump was impeached while still in office, the Senate’s outgoing majority leader …

EXPLAINER: What’s ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What’s ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial will force the Senate to decide whether to convict him of incitement of insurrection after a violent mob of his supporters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Trump’s first impeachment trial, in which he was acquitted on charges that he abused power by pressuring Ukraine to investigate …

EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial will force …

Trump Impeached Because Democrats Don't Want To Face Him In 2024, Legal Team Argues
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump Impeached Because Democrats Don't Want To Face Him In 2024, Legal Team Argues

NPR  

Trump Impeached Because Democrats Don't Want To Face Him In 2024, Legal Team Argues Enlarge this image toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Handout/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump's legal defense team claims the House of Representatives moved to impeach him because the Democrats are afraid of facing Trump in 2024. "A great many Americans see this for exactly what it is: …

Senate votes that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional
4 years, 1 month 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, …

US Senate votes for Trump impeachment trial to go ahead
4 years, 1 month ago

US Senate votes for Trump impeachment trial to go ahead

Al Jazeera  

In a 56-44 vote largely along party lines, the US Senate sets the stage for Trump’s second trial to begin on Wednesday. 9 Feb 2021 - 22:30 GMT Analyst: House Democrats likely to focus on Trump’s refusal to accept election results While House Democratic impeachment managers’ opening video juxtaposing Trump’s speech leading up to the US Capitol riot, followed by …

EXPLAINER: What’s ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What’s ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, forcing the Senate to decide whether to convict him of incitement of insurrection after a violent mob of his supporters laid siege to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Trump’s first impeachment trial, in which he was acquitted on charges that he abused power by pressuring Ukraine to …

EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: What's ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former President Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial begins Tuesday, …

Democrats fire back at Trump’s lawyers ahead of impeachment trial, saying he ‘betrayed the American people’
4 years, 1 month ago

Democrats fire back at Trump’s lawyers ahead of impeachment trial, saying he ‘betrayed the American people’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Democratic impeachment managers have responded to a brief filed on …

Former Trump chief of staff says there’s ‘no chance’ of stopping him from running
4 years, 1 month ago

Former Trump chief of staff says there’s ‘no chance’ of stopping him from running

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump's former White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney …

The 3 impeachment defenses of Donald Trump (opinion)
4 years, 1 month ago

The 3 impeachment defenses of Donald Trump (opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Anne Milgram is a CNN contributor and a distinguished scholar in residence at New York University’s School of Law. These votes should carry enormous weight, as the Constitution grants the Senate “the sole Power to try all Impeachments.” Their next argument is that Trump’s fiery statements to the crowd – “If you don’t fight like hell, you’re not …

Donald Trump impeachment trial confronts memories of Capitol siege
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump impeachment trial confronts memories of Capitol siege

Hindustan Times  

The impeachment trial of Donald Trump is more than an effort to convict the former president of inciting an insurrection. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who was among those leading Trump's charge to challenge Biden’s election, mocked the Senate impeachment case as a “show trial” and waste of time. “What Donald Trump mobilized and emboldened and incited is an expression of …

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump’s impeachment trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump’s impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The legal sparring around Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is underway, with briefs filed this week laying out radically different positions ahead of next week’s Senate trial. The Democrats contend that Trump was “singularly responsible” for the Jan. 6 attack by “creating a powder keg, striking a match, and then seeking personal advantage from the ensuing havoc.” They say …

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump's impeachment trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump's impeachment trial

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Democrats contend that Trump was “singularly responsible" for the Jan. 6 attack by …

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump’s impeachment trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Takeaways from legal filings for Trump’s impeachment trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The legal sparring around Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is underway, with briefs filed this week laying out radically different positions ahead of next week’s Senate trial. The Democrats contend that Trump was “singularly responsible” for the Jan. 6 attack by “creating a powder keg, striking a match, and then seeking personal advantage from the ensuing havoc.” They say …

Donald Trump aimed mob of supporters ‘like loaded cannon’ at US Capitol, Democrats say ahead of impeachment trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump aimed mob of supporters ‘like loaded cannon’ at US Capitol, Democrats say ahead of impeachment trial

Firstpost  

Washington: Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the US Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from office. And it used evocative language to conjure the day’s chaos, …

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case ‘undemocratic,’ ill-advised
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump lawyer: Impeachment case ‘undemocratic,’ ill-advised

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Democrats are using the upcoming Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump as a political “weapon” to bar the former president from seeking office again and are pursuing a case that is “undemocratic” and unconstitutional, one of his lawyers says. The House passed a single article of impeachment against Trump one week before he left office, triggering a trial …

Senate receives Trump impeachment article from the House, triggering a February trial
4 years, 1 month ago

Senate receives Trump impeachment article from the House, triggering a February trial

The Independent  

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Donald Trump impeachment: Republican senators vote to dismiss trial for 'incitement of insurrection'
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump impeachment: Republican senators vote to dismiss trial for 'incitement of insurrection'

Firstpost  

Washington: Former US President Donald Trump is likely to be acquitted in his impeachment trial as the Democrats failed to garner enough support required from Republican Senators. The Democrats who have impeached Trump in the House charging him with “incitement of insurrection,” needs two-thirds of the vote for the Senate impeachment. I think that was a test vote,” Republican Senator …

Senate Republican warns Trump impeachment could set precedent
4 years, 1 month ago

Senate Republican warns Trump impeachment could set precedent

Al Jazeera  

John Cornyn says ‘former Democratic Presidents’ could be impeached if Senate moves ahead with Donald Trump’s trial. One of the most influential Republicans in the United States Senate has warned that “former Democratic Presidents” could be impeached if the Senate moves ahead with an impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump. While some Republicans in the Senate, where an impeachment …

There are still plenty of traps we have to avoid after Trump leaves the White House
4 years, 1 month ago

There are still plenty of traps we have to avoid after Trump leaves the White House

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I get a sense that most …

EXPLAINER: Can Trump be impeached after leaving office?
4 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Can Trump be impeached after leaving office?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Connecticut Democrat Richard Blumenthal, meanwhile, said it was “bogus” that a trial after Trump …

What Second Impeachment Means For Donald Trump?
4 years, 1 month ago

What Second Impeachment Means For Donald Trump?

India Today  

US president Donald Trump has been impeached by the US senate for inciting the Capitol riots on Jan 6. 10 Republicans congressmen also joined the Democrats to vote against Trump citing him as ‘dangerous if unchecked’ before president-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on January 20. With Trump now awaiting trial, let’s take a look at what will happen next to ‘The …

Donald Trump has been impeached again. When is his trial, how long will it take and will he be convicted this time?
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump has been impeached again. When is his trial, how long will it take and will he be convicted this time?

ABC  

Donald Trump has been impeached again. There have only been three impeachments go to a Senate trial — Mr Trump's in 2020, Bill Clinton's in 1998 and Andrew Johnson's back in 1868. The prosecution team includes: Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin, former constitutional law professor Colorado Representative Diana Degette, former civil rights attorney Colorado Representative Joe Neguse, former litigator and set …

Trump sent a love letter to Mitch McConnell after being impeached — but it was too little, too late
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump sent a love letter to Mitch McConnell after being impeached — but it was too little, too late

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I want to be very clear …

What does impeachment mean for Trump?
4 years, 2 months ago

What does impeachment mean for Trump?

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. House members voted on one single …

EXPLAINER: Barring Trump from holding office again
4 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: Barring Trump from holding office again

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Now that President Donald Trump has been impeached by the House of Representatives a second time, keeping him from holding office again could be Congress’ next step. In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post on Monday, Yale Law School professor Bruce Ackerman and Indiana University law professor Gerard Magliocca argued that members of Congress have another, …

US House of Representatives votes in favour of Donald Trump impeachment after attack on Capitol Hill
4 years, 2 months ago

US House of Representatives votes in favour of Donald Trump impeachment after attack on Capitol Hill

ABC  

The House of Representatives has voted 232 to 197 to impeach US President Donald Trump, the first US president to be impeached twice, formally charging him with inciting an insurrection. Key points: The Senate Majority Leader blocked a quick Senate impeachment trial for Mr Trump Ten Republicans voted in favour of impeachment Mr Trump watched the proceedings on TV from …

Explainer: What will Congress do now that Donald Trump has been impeached a second time?
4 years, 2 months ago

Explainer: What will Congress do now that Donald Trump has been impeached a second time?

India Today  

The House of Representatives on Wednesday made Donald Trump the first US president to be impeached twice, formally charging him with inciting an insurrection just a week after a violent mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol. The next major step is for the Senate, the upper chamber, to have a trial to determine Donald Trump's guilt. The Senate's Republican …

Donald Trump becomes first US President to be impeached twice
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump becomes first US President to be impeached twice

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House on a single charge of incitement of insurrection for his role in a riot by his supporters that left five dead and the Capitol ransacked, putting an indelible stain on his legacy with only a week left in his term. Wednesday’s historic 232-197 vote makes Trump the only U.S. president to …

Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump becomes first U.S. President to be impeached twice

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time on January 13, charged with “ incitement of insurrection ” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. She said of Mr. Trump: “He must go, he is a clear and present danger to …

Donald Trump Impeached For Second Time, Charged With 'Incitement Of Insurrection'
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump Impeached For Second Time, Charged With 'Incitement Of Insurrection'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― The list of presidents who have been impeached are as follows: Andrew Johnson, Bill Clinton, Donald Trump and Donald Trump. Rep. Tom McClintock said the attack on the Capitol might never have happened “if we prosecuted and antifa rioters across the country with the same determination these last six months.” And House Minority Leader Kevin …

US lawmakers approve resolution calling to remove Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

US lawmakers approve resolution calling to remove Trump

Al Jazeera  

The vote will unlikely sway Vice President Mike Pence who already said he does not support invoking the 25th Amendment. 13 Jan 2021 - 04:28 GMT House members approve resolution urging VP Pence to invoke 25th Amendment removing Trump from office The Democratic-led US House of Representatives has officially approved a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke …

Donald Trump impeachment resolution: Full text
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment resolution: Full text

Al Jazeera  

The US House of Representatives is debating an article of impeachment on Wednesday, charging President Donald Trump with “high crimes and misdemeanors” for “incitement of insurrection” following his actions and remarks leading up to January 6 siege of the US Capitol by a mob of his supporters. Below is the full text of the article of impeachment: Resolution Impeaching Donald …

Trump has been impeached. What happens now?
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump has been impeached. What happens now?

Al Jazeera  

Democrats plan to send impeachment article to the Senate, but it remains unclear when a trial will take place. “The Senate, once it reconvenes, will have no choice but to take up the trial of President Trump – and maybe even after he is no longer president.” The Senate is in recess until January 19, the day before Biden will …

Opinion: Congress took an important first step, but it must go even further
4 years, 2 months ago

Opinion: Congress took an important first step, but it must go even further

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the book, “Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.” Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer. She and many other Democrats further worried that impeaching over findings in …

Donald Trump impeached for ‘inciting’ US Capitol riot
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump impeached for ‘inciting’ US Capitol riot

Al Jazeera  

In historic vote, Trump becomes first US president to be impeached a second time for inciting mob that attacked the Capitol. The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” after a mob of his supporters stormed the United States Capitol last week, marking the first time in US history that a president has been …

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