10 Things Every American Needs to Know About Trump’s Impeachment

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jan 29, 2020 Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich breaks down the president's high crimes—and why the Senate is all but guaranteed to acquit. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Doesn’t Have Votes Yet to Block Bolton, McConnell Concedes

ERIC TUCKER, ZEKE MILLER and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 28, 2020 Republican senators mulling impeachment meet after defense rests; Trump's hopes to end the trial with a quick acquittal could be imperiled. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Exactly Is John Bolton’s End Game?

Juan Cole / Truthdig Jan 28, 2020 It's not principle that's driving the former former national security adviser to intervene against Trump, but something worryingly nefarious. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Republicans Have Made a Mockery of Impeachment

Marjorie Cohn / Truthdig Jan 24, 2020 It's not just Mitch McConnell. The Senate GOP has made clear it has no desire to get to the bottom of the charges against Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Fight for Our Democracy Is Far From Over

Tiffany Muller / OtherWords Jan 23, 2020 Ten years after the Citizens United ruling that changed America, the damage is broad and deep—but we can still fix it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Should Be Calling Trump to Testify

Bill Blum / Truthdig Jan 22, 2020 Republicans have made clear they have no interest in a fair impeachment trial, but the president belongs at the top of any witness list. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Impeachment Trial Now on Fast Track With Rules Set

LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 22, 2020 Several amendments by Democrats rejected with party-line votes; president signals he wants witnesses but cites "national security" concerns. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

McConnell Abruptly Eases Impeachment Limits

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 He adds a third day for opening arguments after protests from senators, including Republicans, rather than holding two late-night sessions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Democrats Decry McConnell’s Impeachment Rules as ‘Cover-Up’

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 21, 2020 “The McConnell rules seem to be designed by President Trump for President Trump,” says Sen. Chuck Schumer. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump’s Impeachment Defense, Prosecutors Dig In

LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2020 While Senate trial's structure and nature remain unknown, each side debates whether a crime is required and witnesses should be called. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Defense Team Includes Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr

ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 17, 2020 The additions bring experience in the politics of impeachment as well as constitutional law. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How Economic Despair Drives Workers to Their Deaths

By Tom Conway / Independent Media Institute Jan 16, 2020 More and more often, economic despair kills the have-nots. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )