Donald Trump impeachment: There is no legal precedent for what’s to follow

The US Senate can look to past proceedings for guidance. But it can also invent its own rules whenever it wants.

Kirsten Carlson, The Conversation

· Jan 27, 2020 · 08:30 pm

Trumping Donald: Is a male candidate the safest bet for US Democrats?

Much of the research on female US presidential candidates is actually just research on Hillary Clinton.

Nathaniel Swigger, The Conversation

· Jan 18, 2020 · 09:30 pm

Trump impeachment proceedings move to US Senate, trial likely to begin on Tuesday

Last month, the US president was impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of abuse of power and for obstructing Congress.

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· Jan 16, 2020 · 02:04 pm

In Donald Trump’s unilateral actions against Iran, there are echoes of Obama’s 2011 Libya attack

But there are also differences that suggest how far Trump is willing to push his individual power.

Sarah Burns, The Conversation

· Jan 10, 2020 · 09:30 pm

White House told Pentagon to withhold Ukraine aid soon after Trump-Zelensky call, show emails

A senior White House official wrote to the Pentagon within 91 minutes of the US president’s conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart on July 25.

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· Dec 23, 2019 · 02:51 pm

Donald Trump has been impeached. Now what?

When the trial goes to the US Senate, who will be in charge and what role will majority leader Mitch McConnell play?

Sarah Burns, The Conversation

· Dec 19, 2019 · 08:30 pm

If not for the Founding Fathers, Trump’s punishment would have been more severe than impeachment

How a society punishes its offenders speaks volumes about its core values.

Peter C Mancall, The Conversation

· Dec 18, 2019 · 11:30 pm

Donald Trump impeachment charges approved by US House panel

The two articles of impeachment – abuse of power and obstruction of the Congress – are likely to be voted on next week.

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· Dec 13, 2019 · 10:30 pm

Impeachment charges against Donald Trump set to be drafted after US House Speaker’s order

The Democrats have accused the president of trying to pressure Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son.

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· Dec 05, 2019 · 08:11 pm

Donald Trump impeachment: President misused office for his political gains, says Democrats’ report

The House Judiciary Committee will on Wednesday examine the evidence report and further proceedings to consider formal articles of impeachment.

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· Dec 04, 2019 · 11:44 am

US: Kamala Harris suspends presidential bid for lack of financial resources

The Democratic Party senator expressed ‘deep regret’ to her supporters for the decision.

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· Dec 04, 2019 · 09:43 am

‘Hong Kong would have been obliterated in 14 minutes by China if it not for me,’ claims Donald Trump

In a rambling Fox News interview, the president called Xi Jinping ‘an incredible guy’ and indicated he might not sign a human rights bill to end the trade war.

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· Nov 23, 2019 · 08:33 am