In his forthcoming book, the former national security adviser says Trump tied the withholding of military aid to his request that Ukraine investigate Democrats.
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Impeachment acquittal would shift power to White House, Sen. King says
He says it could reshape the power structure between the president and Congress forever, creating graver implications than abuse-of-power allegations.
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What to watch for: Defense resumes in key impeachment week; Dems seek witnesses
The debate over witnesses received a jolt Sunday when The New York Times reported that Trump told his national security adviser he wanted to maintain a freeze on military aid to Ukraine until it launched political investigations into his rivals.
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How Maine’s members of Congress voted last week
The impeachment trial of President Trump was the only subject of roll call votes this week.
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The View From Here: Sen. Collins puts pettifogging back in style
As Republicans vote to keep President Trump’s trial short and painless, she takes offense at a Democrat’s blunt words.
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Trump wants at least one Democratic senator to vote for acquittal
Aides say Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., is the only one the White House believes could be swayed not only by politics in his state but his relationship with the president.
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House is given tape of Trump calling for ambassador’s ouster
An associate of Rudy Giuliani has provided congressional investigators with the recording of the president, the man’s attorney says.
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If Trump stays, his abuse will persist, Democrats argue as they close their case
Three days of arguments appear to have done nothing to shake Republicans’ support for Trump or persuade enough centrist Republican senators to call for new witnesses.
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Face of impeachment: Schiff sets tone with appeals to Senate
In a rare spontaneous moment: Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s chief defenders, stopped Rep. Adam Schiff to shake his hand and compliment him on his arguments for Trump’s removal.
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Where you get your news influences how you feel about Trump’s impeachment
Pew is launching an Election News Pathways project to help Americans understand the relationship between news consumption habits and political perceptions and beliefs.