The House Democrats presenting the case at trial face the unique challenge of persuading a handful of senators to cross the aisle and join Democrats in demanding that the trial include documents and witnesses most Republicans would like to avoid. Continue reading →

Trump’s trial will be only the third presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history, and it comes against the backdrop of a politically divided nation and an election year. Continue reading →

The articles of impeachment against United States President Donald Trump don’t move to the Senate by themselves. Continue reading →

The action will launch the rare Senate proceeding, only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history. Continue reading →

The jockeying between chambers over procedure has largely focused on a still unsettled dispute about witnesses. Continue reading →

“It’s about a fair trial,” Pelosi said. “They take an oath to have a fair trial and we think that should be with witnesses and documents.” Continue reading →

Here’s what to watch as the impeachment charges make their slow-motion journey to the Senate this week. Continue reading →

The House of Representatives on Dec. 18 passed two articles of impeachment against the Republican president. Continue reading →

It’s now more than three weeks since the House impeached Trump on charges of abuse and obstruction. Continue reading →

McConnell’s Senate majority has the leverage Republicans need to launch Trump’s trial toward swift acquittal of the charges, but Pelosi’s reluctance to transmit the articles of impeachment leaves the proceedings at a standstill. Continue reading →