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"We Would Still Like Our Money Back": Democrats Want Rep. Jeff Van Drew To Return Their Donations After He Joined The Republican Party
Democrats say Van Drew has ignored requests from some Democratic members and groups to return their donations since he joined the Republican Party.
Trump’s Defense Team Wrapped Up Its Case In The Impeachment Trial
Senators now have 16 hours to ask questions of both legal teams. What happens after that is up in the air.
John Bolton Wrote In His Memoir That Trump Did The Very Thing He’s Been Impeached For, As The Trial Continues
The information revealed by Trump’s former national security adviser — that the president withheld aid for Ukraine for political gain — isn’t new. But the messenger is, and it could influence the impeachment trial.
Trump's Impeachment Lawyers Argued Democrats Ignored Evidence. Then They Went Ahead And Ignored Evidence.
After Democrats argued that the president is a “danger to the country,” Trump’s team now has 24 hours over three days to make his case.
Democrats Warn Senators They Could Be Trump's Next Targets In Closing Impeachment Arguments
Democrats wrapped up three days of arguments in Trump's impeachment trial, imploring senators to remove the president from office and warning that he's a threat to them as well.
"You Can't Trust This President": Democrats Accuse Trump Of Betraying The Country In Impeachment Trial
Democrats argued that President Trump violated the Constitution and must be removed from office in their second day of opening arguments in the impeachment trial.
Democrats Have To Pick Their Line Of Attack — The Evidence Or The Cover-Up?
One Democrat called for sticking to the facts when talking in the Senate. But talking to the public? “It is more compelling to say ‘This is not on the level, this is not a fair trial.’”
"It's Liberating!": Senators Love Being Freed From Their Phones For Trump’s Impeachment Trial
For many members, the long hours without electronics have been a welcome side effect of President Donald Trump’s trial.
Democrats Laid Out The Timeline Of Trump's Ukraine Scandal In The Senate Impeachment Trial
On Tuesday, Democrats failed to convince Republicans to subpoena witnesses. On Wednesday, the House began laying out the evidence against Trump.
Republicans Blocked Witnesses At The Impeachment Trial, And Now They Say There’s Nothing New
“I stayed awake, but I didn’t hear anything new,” said Sen. John Barrasso.
Speaker Pelosi Named Seven Impeachment Managers Who Will Deliver The Case To Remove President Donald Trump From Office
Pelosi selected Democrats with legal and law enforcement backgrounds to present the case against Trump, noting her “emphasis on litigators.”
The House Voted To Tell Trump To End All Hostilities With Iran
The resolution passed Thursday is nonbinding but “directs” Trump to cease hostilities against Iran unless there’s an “imminent” attack or Congress declares war.
The White House's Iran Briefing Won Over Most Republicans, But Rand Paul And Mike Lee Are Calling It A Disgrace
The parties are splitting apart as the House schedules a vote Thursday on whether to limit Trump’s authority to wage war.
More Than 200 Members Of Congress Asked The Supreme Court To Consider Overturning Roe V. Wade
The members, including two Democrats, wrote in a brief that the national right to abortion is unworkable ahead of a major abortion rights case.
The Progressive Caucus Doesn’t Want To Just Be A Social Club Anymore
“We have the support of the majority of the public for the policies that we advocate for. And so we have to speak from a place of authority and power,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Nancy Pelosi Is Demanding Information From The Senate Before Sending Over Articles Of Impeachment
“What do you think is going to happen if these sit there for a month or two months? Trump will go crazy,” said Rep. Earl Blumenauer.
Donald Trump Is Now The Third President To Be Impeached In US History
Trump will face a trial in the Republican-controlled Senate, where he’s likely to be acquitted.
These Are The Democrats Who Voted Against Impeaching President Trump
Reps. Collin Peterson and Jeff Van Drew voted against Trump's impeachment, though Van Drew plans to leave the Democratic Party and become a Republican in the coming days.
House Democrats Explained Why They're Impeaching Trump Even If The Senate Won't Convict Him
“You just don’t put your thumb in the air and test the winds and see how they’re blowing and decide if someone did something wrong or right.”
Elizabeth Warren Voted For A Sex Trafficking Crackdown. Now She’s Worried About “Unintended Consequences.”
Legislation filed by Democrats on Tuesday would study the safety and health of sex workers, particularly in light of a 2018 anti-trafficking bill that they worry had unintended ramifications.
The Supreme Court Handed Trump Another Temporary Win In His Effort To Hide Financial Records
After Trump lost in lower courts, the Supreme Court is stepping in to hear his appeal in three major cases.
The First Democrat To Call For Impeachment Says If The Senate Won’t Remove Trump From Office, Democrats Can Try Again
Texas Rep. Al Green was the first to support impeaching Trump. He’s not planning on dropping it anytime soon.
Democrats Have Released Their Impeachment Case Against Donald Trump
"The President placed his personal political interests above the national interests of the United States, sought to undermine the integrity of the U.S. presidential election process, and endangered U.S. national security," Democrats concluded.
A Major Latino PAC Is Backing An Openly Gay Democrat In A Crowded New York Primary
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus’s PAC will endorse the 31-year-old on Monday in a 12-person primary for retiring Rep. José Serrano’s seat.
Nine Democrats Who Represent Swing Districts Have Endorsed A Veteran To Replace Republican Rep. Pete King
The group has backed Jackie Gordon of Long Island to take back the Republican seat as rumors swirl about a possible Lara Trump run.
She’s On The Left, He’s On The Right. In Congress, These Unlikely Friends Are Out To Cause Trouble.
Rep. Mark Meadows led the House’s most conservative caucus. Now he’s sharing tips with the head of the most progressive caucus, Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
The House Intelligence Committee Said It Has The Evidence It Needs, Moving Impeachment Forward
The House Intelligence Committee says it now has evidence that “conclusively” shows Trump withheld support from Ukraine in exchange for investigations that would help him politically.
The Democrats’ Impeachment Narrative Is Complete
"The information is overwhelming. It’s pretty clear and easy.”
A Sweeping Cannabis Bill Has Passed A Historic Milestone In Congress
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act is the first comprehensive national legalization bill to pass a congressional committee.
Bill De Blasio Said Mike Bloomberg's Stop-And-Frisk Apology Is "Hard To Believe"
“He was wrong because he never listened. He didn’t even acknowledge the validity of concerns, again as part of his often haughty nature," de Blasio told BuzzFeed News.