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9/11-type commission to probe US Capitol storming proposed by Nancy Pelosi
PTI | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 16, 2021 11:43 AM IST
Her letter follows similar demands being made by lawmakers on both sides of the aisle.
Donald Trump indicates active public life after second impeachment acquittal
PTI | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 14, 2021 11:49 AM IST
Trump, a Republican, is the first-ever president to have been impeached twice and the first president to have faced impeachment after leaving office.
What's next for Donald Trump, the Republican Party and Joe Biden?
AFP |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 14, 2021 06:19 AM IST
The Senate will now be in a position to swiftly confirm Biden's cabinet appointees and work on his legislative agenda as the country struggles with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Donald Trump's journey from poll defeat to acquittal in second impeachment trial
AFP |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 14, 2021 06:09 AM IST
- The Senate acquits Trump by a vote of 57 to 43, failing to muster the 17 Republicans that the prosecution needed to convict the former president.
Here’s why seven GOP Senators voted to convict Donald Trump
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 14, 2021 06:02 AM IST
Each of the seven GOP Senators who voted to convict Donald Trump is likely to face significant blowback from other Republicans
After not-guilty vote, McConnell says Trump morally responsible for Capitol riot
Reuters | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 14, 2021 05:50 AM IST
The top Senate Republican explained the unexpected turnabout at the end of a five-day impeachment trial, by declaring it unconstitutional to convict Trump of misconduct.
Democrats close their case using Donald Trump’s words against him
Bloomberg |
PUBLISHED ON FEB 12, 2021 06:36 AM IST
Trump’s lawyers are set to present an abbreviated defense on Friday, which will include video presentations after House managers played gripping footage of the assault on the Capitol.
Convict Donald Trump or face dire democracy damage, prosecutors say
AP | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 12, 2021 06:17 AM IST
Trump’s defense will take the Senate floor on Friday, arguing that as terrible as the attack was, it clearly was not the president's doing.
How Donald Trump's second impeachment trial will work
AP | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON FEB 06, 2021 07:44 PM IST
While Trump’s acquittal is expected, all 100 senators will first have to sit at their desks and listen to hours of graphic testimony from House Democrats about the riots, which left five people dead.
Biden doesn't believe Trump will be convicted at his impeachment trial: Report
Reuters | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 26, 2021 06:50 AM IST
Joe Biden said he does not think 17 Republican senators will vote to convict Trump.
McConnell seeks to push Donald Trump impeachment trial to February
AP | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 22, 2021 06:44 AM IST
A trial delay could appeal to some Democrats, as it would give the Senate more time to confirm Biden's Cabinet nominees and debate a new round of coronavirus relief.
Armed guards, fences: Washington under heavy security as Donald Trump impeached
AFP |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 07:31 AM IST
The city at the heart of US democracy has been a shadow of itself during pandemic shutdowns, but now it is also under heavy guard after the January 6 deadly attack by Trump supporters on the Congress building.
Emotions run high as US House begins debate on impeaching Donald Trump
Reuters | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 13, 2021 09:02 PM IST
House impeachment of Trump would not immediately remove him from office but would set up a trial in the Republican-controlled Senate.
Stocks steady as traders eye historic Trump impeachment bid
AFP |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 13, 2021 08:38 PM IST
Sentiment was capped also by worries about the surge in Covid-19 infections, which has caused several countries to reimpose lockdowns.
Donald Trump on verge of second impeachment after Capitol siege
AP | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 13, 2021 08:16 PM IST
Donald Trump, who would become the only US president twice impeached, faces a single charge of “incitement of insurrection.”
US Vice President Pence rejects invoking 25th Amendment to oust Trump
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON JAN 13, 2021 07:16 AM IST
Pence’s letter comes in response to a resolution House Democrats will put to a vote Tuesday night urging him to use his constitutional authority to end Trump’s term early.
Nancy Pelosi urges Democrats to return to DC amid Trump's impeachment calls
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON JAN 10, 2021 07:27 PM IST
In a "Dear Colleague" letter sent to Democratic members on Saturday, Pelosi wrote: "We will be proceeding with meetings with Members and Constitutional experts and others. I continue to welcome your comments. I urge you to be prepared to return to Washington this week."
Biden calls Trump 'unfit' but doesn't endorse impeachment
AP | , Wilmington
PUBLISHED ON JAN 09, 2021 01:15 PM IST
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a letter to members of her chamber that lawmakers could move as early as next week to impeach Trump for inciting a violent mob that overran the U.S. Capitol if the president didn't “immediately" resign.
Two days into Trump’s trial, Republicans appear unmoved but offer Democrats some praise
Washington | By Reuters
PUBLISHED ON JAN 24, 2020 10:39 AM IST
Democrats have expressed concerns that Republicans, who hold 53 of the Senate’s 100 seats, are not keeping an open mind about the evidence they have gathered.
Summary of Trump’s first call to Ukrainian president released, varies from the earlier read out
Hindustan Times, Washington | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 15, 2019 11:36 PM IST
There is no mention of “corruption” in the 16-minute-call summary, which was mentioned in the read out released earlier.