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The Rise of the Constitutional Sheriff

Cerise Castle / Capital & Main Oct 11, 2024 Author Jessica Pishko probes the beliefs and actions of the hard-right constitutional sheriffs movement, whose members say their authority trumps state and federal officials. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Split Senate Acquits Trump of Impeachment

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Feb 5, 2020 A majority of senators express unease with pressure campaign on Ukraine, but final tallies fall far short on abuse of power and obstruction. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Romney to Vote to Impeach Trump, Cites ‘Appalling Abuse of Public Trust’

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Feb 5, 2020 The senator and 2012 GOP presidential nominee makes emotional announcement ahead of the president's assumed acquittal by the Senate. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Closing Arguments in Trump Trial Aimed at Voters, History

LISA MASCARO and ERIC TUCKER / The Associated Press Feb 3, 2020 As the Senate prepares to acquit him on charges that he abused power and obstructed Congress, all that's left is for Americans to decide. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Senate Rejects Witnesses in Trump Trial

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER/ The Associated Press Jan 31, 2020 New revelations from former national security adviser John Bolton fail to sway GOP senators, who said they'd heard enough. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Lawyers Argue Democrats Just Want to Overturn Election

ERIC TUCKER, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 25, 2020 The impeachment defense team reserves bulk of its case for Monday, focusing just two hours on what they call "politically motivated" effort. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Lawyers Urge Dismissal of ‘Flimsy’ Impeachment Case

ZEKE MILLER, ERIC TUCKER and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 20, 2020 Their brief offers a glimpse of the lines of defense they intend to use against Democratic efforts to convict and oust the president. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Where Are the Impeachment Articles for Trump’s Corruption?

Bill Blum / Truthdig Dec 31, 2019 The president has escaped charges for his profiteering, and progressives should pressure Democrats to include them while there's still time. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

McConnell Blasts Trump Impeachment by House, Pledges Senate Action

MARY CLARE JALONICK, LAURIE KELLMAN and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Dec 19, 2019 Majority leader denounces House approval as "most unfair" and takes umbrage at Pelosi not saying when two articles will be sent for trial. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘No Choice’ but to Impeach Trump, Pelosi Says

The Associated Press Dec 18, 2019 The House speaker emphasizes that lawmakers are the “custodians of the Constitution.” Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

As House Nears Impeachment Vote, Trump Declares Disbelief

AAMER MADHANI / The Associated Press Dec 18, 2019 Prior to the vote on charges that he abused power and obstructed Congress, the president insists on Twitter that he's done nothing wrong. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Judiciary Committee Sends 2 Articles of Impeachment to Full House

LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Dec 13, 2019 The vote on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress splits along party lines, with 23 Democrats in favor and 17 Republicans opposed. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )