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Trump Impeachment

The latest news, explainers, and analysis on the ongoing impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Impeachment, explained
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The ultimate guide to Donald Trump’s first impeachment.

By Matthew Yglesias and Andrew Prokop
Impeachment, explained
Politics

The ultimate guide to Donald Trump’s first impeachment.

By Matthew Yglesias and Andrew Prokop
Politics
President Donald Trump has officially been impeachedPresident Donald Trump has officially been impeached
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Impeachment proceedings will now move to the Senate.

By Emily Stewart and Ella Nilsen
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What’s next in the Senate now that the House has impeached TrumpWhat’s next in the Senate now that the House has impeached Trump
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The Senate impeachment trial, explained.

By Li Zhou
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The most important argument for impeachmentThe most important argument for impeachment
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Impeachment is about prevention, not retribution.

By Ezra Klein

The latest in Trump Impeachment

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The Democratic governor building a playbook to resist ICEThe Democratic governor building a playbook to resist ICE
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Podcasts

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Trump, immigration, and fighting back.

By Astead Herndon
Trump 2.0, explained
This obscure budget procedure could be Trump’s biggest weaponThis obscure budget procedure could be Trump’s biggest weapon
Trump 2.0, explained

How Trump could attempt to cut Medicaid, school funding, and more — without Congress.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
What the Senate loses with Mitt Romney’s retirementWhat the Senate loses with Mitt Romney’s retirement
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Senate Republicans will be worse off without Romney in office.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The indictment adds to a long list of times Republicans have backed TrumpThe indictment adds to a long list of times Republicans have backed Trump
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It’s the latest of example of the GOP rallying around the former president.

By Li Zhou
Politics
A new lawsuit targets Trump and the Proud Boys under a law enacted to stop the KKKA new lawsuit targets Trump and the Proud Boys under a law enacted to stop the KKK
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They are accused of conspiring to incite the Capitol attack.

By Nicole Narea
Politics
“We got what we wanted”: Democrats defend the decision not to call impeachment witnesses“We got what we wanted”: Democrats defend the decision not to call impeachment witnesses
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Del. Stacey Plaskett told CNN that “we didn’t need more witnesses, we needed more senators with spines.”

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Lindsey Graham’s latest Fox News Sunday appearance highlights the GOP’s identity crisisLindsey Graham’s latest Fox News Sunday appearance highlights the GOP’s identity crisis
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Graham is still all-in on Trumpism. Bill Cassidy? Not so much.

By Aaron Rupar
Culture
“A great day for 30 percent of America”: SNL takes on Trump’s acquittal in its cold open“A great day for 30 percent of America”: SNL takes on Trump’s acquittal in its cold open
Culture

Beck Bennett’s Mitch McConnell tells us how he really feels about Trump.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
The overwhelming strength of the case against Trump, in one numberThe overwhelming strength of the case against Trump, in one number
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76,704,798.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Mitch McConnell’s speech shows he’s willing to condemn Trump — but not when it mattersMitch McConnell’s speech shows he’s willing to condemn Trump — but not when it matters
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Sen. McConnell relied on a technicality to excuse his vote to acquit Trump.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Rep. Jamie Raskin’s closing arguments got at the heart of the impeachment caseRep. Jamie Raskin’s closing arguments got at the heart of the impeachment case
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“The times have found us,” Raskin said. “Is this America? What kind of America will this be?”

By Cameron Peters
1 winner and 5 losers from Trump’s second impeachment trial
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The United States constitutional system was not a winner.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
7 Senate Republicans vote to convict Trump — the most bipartisan impeachment trial verdict ever7 Senate Republicans vote to convict Trump — the most bipartisan impeachment trial verdict ever
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A historic number of lawmakers voted to convict a president of their own party in Trump’s impeachment trial.

By Li Zhou
The Senate has acquitted Trump of inciting an insurrection
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A majority of senators found Trump guilty, but they did not reach the 67-vote threshold needed to convict.

By Li Zhou
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How statements by Republican lawmakers have made things harder for Trump’s legal teamHow statements by Republican lawmakers have made things harder for Trump’s legal team
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New details about January 6 show how flimsy Trump’s impeachment defense is.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Democrats back down from calling witnesses at Trump’s impeachment trialDemocrats back down from calling witnesses at Trump’s impeachment trial
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In a late twist, the House impeachment managers requested to subpoena at least one witness. Then they backed down.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Mitch McConnell plans to vote to acquit Trump in the impeachment trialMitch McConnell plans to vote to acquit Trump in the impeachment trial
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Given his leadership of the Republican Party, his decision is a highly influential one.

By Li Zhou
Politics
The real reason Trump’s impeachment defense was so badThe real reason Trump’s impeachment defense was so bad
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Trump’s impeachment defense failed because what Trump did was indefensible.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Trump’s false claim that impeachment violates the First Amendment, explainedTrump’s false claim that impeachment violates the First Amendment, explained
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No, Trump does not have a constitutional right to lie with impunity.

By Ian Millhiser
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Why Biden isn’t talking about impeachmentWhy Biden isn’t talking about impeachment
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Biden’s impeachment strategy: Don’t talk about it.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
“That awful day could have been so much worse”: New videos show how narrowly rioters missed lawmakers“That awful day could have been so much worse”: New videos show how narrowly rioters missed lawmakers
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Security footage shows just how close Capitol rioters got to lawmakers and staffers.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Poll: 69 percent of Republicans are less likely to vote for a senator who convicts TrumpPoll: 69 percent of Republicans are less likely to vote for a senator who convicts Trump
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A new poll highlights a potential reason some Republican lawmakers may be wary of holding Trump accountable.

By Li Zhou
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The 6 Senate Republicans to watch on impeachmentThe 6 Senate Republicans to watch on impeachment
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These are the GOP lawmakers seen as most likely to vote for Trump’s conviction.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Even right-wing pundits had no clue what Bruce Castor was doing during his impeachment trial speechEven right-wing pundits had no clue what Bruce Castor was doing during his impeachment trial speech
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“I have no idea what he is doing,” Alan Dershowitz said.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
A majority of senators say Trump’s impeachment trial is constitutionalA majority of senators say Trump’s impeachment trial is constitutional
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Most Republicans, however, voted to dismiss the trial, suggesting that Trump’s conviction is unlikely.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Rep. Raskin makes an emotional impeachment case at Trump’s trialRep. Raskin makes an emotional impeachment case at Trump’s trial
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Rep. Jamie Raskin is the lead House impeachment manager. He’s also a powerful witness.

By Gabby Birenbaum
Politics
Watch: Democrats open the impeachment trial with a disturbing video capturing the chaos of January 6Watch: Democrats open the impeachment trial with a disturbing video capturing the chaos of January 6
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The video chronicled the staggering violence of the January 6 attack on the Capitol.

By Li Zhou
Politics
What to expect from Trump’s second Senate impeachment trialWhat to expect from Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial
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The action starts Tuesday. It might not last long.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump won’t be convicted. Impeachment is still worth it.Trump won’t be convicted. Impeachment is still worth it.
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Impeachment is the first step toward real democracy reform.

By Zack Beauchamp
Politics
How Congress can permanently disqualify Trump from office after impeachmentHow Congress can permanently disqualify Trump from office after impeachment
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The impeachment process to prevent Trump from running in 2024, explained.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
Is it constitutional to hold an impeachment trial for a former president?Is it constitutional to hold an impeachment trial for a former president?
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The Constitution is not at all clear about whether Trump remains vulnerable to impeachment.

By Ian Millhiser
Politics
House Democrats invite Trump to testify in his second impeachment trialHouse Democrats invite Trump to testify in his second impeachment trial
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It would be an unexpected bonus episode to the Trump Show.

By Jerusalem Demsas
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Trump’s legal team is disintegrating ahead of his Senate trialTrump’s legal team is disintegrating ahead of his Senate trial
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The head of Trump’s impeachment defense team has left; his exit was followed by several others.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Politics
Senate Republicans are doing what they do best: Supporting TrumpSenate Republicans are doing what they do best: Supporting Trump
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Many Republicans are poised to stand by Trump during the impeachment trial — much as they have for years.

By Li Zhou
Politics
What’s next for Trump’s Senate impeachment trialWhat’s next for Trump’s Senate impeachment trial
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The House transmitted its article of impeachment to the Senate. Here’s what we know about the trial.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
Trump reportedly considered putting an ally willing to dispute election results in charge of the DOJTrump reportedly considered putting an ally willing to dispute election results in charge of the DOJ
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The report of more interference efforts comes as the Senate makes plans for its impeachment trial.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
Politics
Rudy Giuliani may defend Trump in an impeachment trial. That could doom him.Rudy Giuliani may defend Trump in an impeachment trial. That could doom him.
Politics

Trump is reportedly still looking for a legal team as his second impeachment trial looms.

By Cameron Peters
The F Word
Explainers

The debate over whether to call Donald Trump a fascist, and why it matters.

By Dylan Matthews
The second impeachment of Donald Trump, explained
Explainers

Is conviction a real possibility? When will the Senate trial be — and can they even hold one?

By Andrew Prokop
What comes next for Trump’s impeachment in the Senate
Explainers

The bulk of the trial will likely unfold once Biden is president.

By Andrew Prokop