Senate poised to pass resolution to curb Trump’s war authority on Iran
“This should not be controversial,” GOP senator says of war powers resolution. February 12, 2020, 10:55 PM 6 min read The Senate is expected to pass a bipartisan war powers…
Colbert Gives Senate GOP A Dire Warning Over What Trump Will Do Now
“Late Show” host Stephen Colbert warned that President Donald Trump will only be emboldened now that he’s been acquitted in his Senate impeachment trial. “It’s official: Nothing means anything,” Colbert…
As senators announce votes to acquit or convict Trump, all eyes on moderates
They’re making speeches to explain their thinking before Wednesdays final vote. February 4, 2020, 6:14 PM 5 min read Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday implored his colleagues to…
Jimmy Kimmel Scorches Senate Republicans On ‘The Wrong Side Of History’
“This is what the wrong side of history looks like,” the late-night TV host captioned a collage of the 51 Senate Republicans who, with their vote, effectively ensured Trump’s acquittal…
Trump impeachment trial: Senate votes no to witnesses, acquittal vote Wednesday
Senate votes 51-49 against allowing witnesses at Trump impeachment trial The Democratic defeat comes even with a new Bolton bombshell Final vote on acquittal set for Wednesday at 4 p.m.…
Key GOP senators express new support for witnesses following Bolton book report
Republican senators faced new pressure from Democrats on Monday to allow witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump after newly reported revelations from former National Security Adviser…
Senate impeachment trial live updates: Democrats make their case against Trump
-House managers begin 3 days of opening arguments -The president’s lawyers make no motion to dismiss the charges -Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls Tuesday ‘a dark day and a…
The Senate impeachment trial so far: 3 things to know
Partisanship gripped Congress on Tuesday as Senate Republicans and Democrats clashed on the rules governing the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. Here are three things to know: McConnell proposed…
Trump impeachment trial: Senate rejects Democrats’ effort to subpoena witnesses, documents
-Heated arguments over Senate rules resolution that now calls for 24 hours of arguments over three — not two — days after GOP’s Collins objects -McConnell, in opening remarks, says,…
Susan Collins Will Oppose Controversial Judicial Nominee Steven Menashi
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Wednesday that she will vote against President Donald Trump’s controversial court pick Steven Menashi. “I intend to oppose his nomination,” Collins told an activist involved…