Bipartisan support grows for 9/11-style inquiry into Capitol riot after Trump acquittal
After former President Trump's acquittal at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appears to be growing for an independent commission into the deadly Capitol riot.
Different votes, same message: Schumer, McConnell speak after Senate’s acquittal and condemn Trump
One voted to acquit, one voted to convict - but then they both took to the podium Saturday and condemned Trump’s rhetoric and actions leading up to the Jan. 6 riot.
Graffiti painted outside Trump attorney van der Veen's home
The suburban Philadelphia home of one of the attorneys defending former President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial has been vandalized with graffiti.
Trump claims his movement 'has only just begun' after acquittal in 2nd impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter
During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.
Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Trump defense rests in impeachment trial, saying Dems urge supporters to 'fight,' too
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
Dems wrap opening arguments in impeachment trial, saying rioters acted on Trump's 'order'
Prosecutors wrapped up an emotional two days of opening arguments in the impeachment trial, with Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
Impeachment trial: New video evidence shows senators fleeing, police begging on radio for help
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
Senate votes to move forward with Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial after debating constitutionality
The impeachment trial against the former president opened Tuesday with a Senate debate and vote on whether it's constitutionally permissible to prosecute Donald Trump since he is no longer in office.
Trump won't testify at Senate impeachment trial, rejecting request from House Democrats
House Democrats asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial. A Trump adviser said Trump won't testify.
Gaetz offers to represent Trump in 2nd impeachment trial, will resign House seat 'if the law requires it'
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered to represent former President Trump in his second impeachment trial, saying he'd be willing to resign from his House seat if needed: "I only regret that I have but one political career to give to my president."
Trump announces new lawyers for his impeachment trial
Donald Trump on Sunday named two lawyers to his impeachment defense team, one day after it was revealed that the former president had parted ways with an earlier set of attorneys.
Trump loses lead lawyers days before impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers little more than a week before his trial, two people familiar with the situation said Saturday.
2nd impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump to begin week of Feb. 8, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expects to receive an article of impeachment from the House of Representatives on Monday.
Rep. Swalwell, House impeachment manager, talks ongoing threat posed by Trump and his supporters
Rep. Swalwell talks about the ongoing threat that led to both the impeachment of President Trump and an unprecedented National Guard presence in D.C.
McConnell rejects emergency session for impeachment trial
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will not invoke powers calling senators into emergency session for a Senate impeachment trial -- meaning the earliest it can begin is Jan. 19, the day before Biden's inauguration.
Rep. Ted Lieu among Democrats pushing to impeach President Trump for second time
The push to remove President Donald Trump from the White House sooner than Inauguration Day continues in Washington, D.C. as House Democrats sponsor a second impeachment bill.
California Rep. Torres calls for Trump's removal, describes him as a 'traitor' and 'mentally unstable'
A California Congresswoman is calling for President Trump's removal from the White House.