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Trump Impeachment

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

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Here are the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach TrumpHere are the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump
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Ten House Republicans broke with their party to support impeachment.

By Li Zhou
The House just made Trump the first president to be impeached twice
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In a bipartisan vote, the House has impeached Trump for the second time.

By Ella Nilsen and Li Zhou
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Trump released a tweet-like statement denouncing violence. He still needs to do more.Trump released a tweet-like statement denouncing violence. He still needs to do more.
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He’s trying to “both sides” the threat his supporters present to the peaceful transfer of power.

By Aaron Rupar
Technology
One of Donald Trump’s biggest Silicon Valley backers is renouncing his supportOne of Donald Trump’s biggest Silicon Valley backers is renouncing his support
Technology

“After last week’s horrific events, President Trump lost many of his supporters, including me,” says billionaire Doug Leone.

By Theodore Schleifer
Politics
The perilous state of American democracy, in one photoThe perilous state of American democracy, in one photo
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National Guard members are staying at the US Capitol to protect it from supporters of President Donald Trump.

By Alex Ward
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Rep. Liz Cheney has backed impeaching Trump — and even Mitch McConnell may be open to itRep. Liz Cheney has backed impeaching Trump — and even Mitch McConnell may be open to it
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For the first time, there are signs some top Republican leaders are ready to take action against Trump.

By Andrew Prokop
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Top Democratic lawmaker says an impeachment vote will come this weekTop Democratic lawmaker says an impeachment vote will come this week
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House Majority Whip James Clyburn said Trump will likely face an impeachment vote by Wednesday.

By Katelyn Burns
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Americans are divided on whether to remove Trump, according to the pollsAmericans are divided on whether to remove Trump, according to the polls
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Democrats want Trump removed immediately. But many Republicans don’t think he’s done anything wrong.

By Sean Collins
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Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”Trump says he’ll support the transition to a “new administration”
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He still won’t concede the election, even with his back against the wall.

By Nicole Narea
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Trump has fired the intelligence watchdog who first flagged Ukraine whistleblower complaintTrump has fired the intelligence watchdog who first flagged Ukraine whistleblower complaint
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Michael Atkinson told Congress about the complaint last September. Now he has been fired.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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Trump just fired Gordon Sondland as EU ambassadorTrump just fired Gordon Sondland as EU ambassador
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This is part of Trump’s post-acquittal purge.

By Alex Ward
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The Senate’s decision to acquit Trump is even less democratic than you thinkThe Senate’s decision to acquit Trump is even less democratic than you think
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The 48 senators who voted to remove Trump represent 53 percent of the nation.

By Ian Millhiser
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Trump was never going to be forced outTrump was never going to be forced out
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So much for the end stage of Donald Trump’s presidency.

By Dylan Matthews
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Trump’s impeachment acquittal shows how democracy could really dieTrump’s impeachment acquittal shows how democracy could really die
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The Senate’s sham trial revealed a philosophical flaw in American liberal democracy.

By Zack Beauchamp
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Mitt Romney is the only Republican who voted for Trump’s convictionMitt Romney is the only Republican who voted for Trump’s conviction
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He voted to convict Trump of abuse of power.

By Li Zhou
3 winners and 3 losers from the impeachment and acquittal of Donald Trump
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Vulnerable GOP senators take the fall, Pelosi gets her way, and more.

By Matthew Yglesias
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It’s official: The Senate just acquitted President Trump of both articles of impeachmentIt’s official: The Senate just acquitted President Trump of both articles of impeachment
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He was acquitted of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

By Li Zhou
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Mitt Romney just did something that literally no senator has ever done beforeMitt Romney just did something that literally no senator has ever done before
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Before this day, no senator had ever voted to remove a president of the same party from office.

By Ian Millhiser
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Why Trump’s acquittal will damage US foreign policyWhy Trump’s acquittal will damage US foreign policy
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“The damage is really to the glitter of America’s supposed exceptionalism,” an expert told Vox.

By Alex Ward
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How to watch the Senate vote on Trump’s impeachment this afternoonHow to watch the Senate vote on Trump’s impeachment this afternoon
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One Republican just announced that he’s breaking with the president.

By Li Zhou
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Neither Susan Collins nor Lisa Murkowski will be voting to convict TrumpNeither Susan Collins nor Lisa Murkowski will be voting to convict Trump
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Democrats’ only remaining hope for a bipartisan impeachment vote is Mitt Romney.

By Li Zhou
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“He is not who you are”: Adam Schiff makes last-ditch plea to Senate Republicans“He is not who you are”: Adam Schiff makes last-ditch plea to Senate Republicans
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In an emotional set of closing arguments, he made his final case for convicting Trump.

By Li Zhou
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Joni Ernst walked back her call for Joe Biden to be impeached if electedJoni Ernst walked back her call for Joe Biden to be impeached if elected
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But the whole saga shows why Biden’s wrong about the GOP coming around post-Trump.

By Katelyn Burns
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Trump’s closing impeachment argument involved misrepresenting a tweet from the whistleblower’s lawyerTrump’s closing impeachment argument involved misrepresenting a tweet from the whistleblower’s lawyer
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Team Trump wants you to believe Democrats were planning a “coup.” In fact, the opposite is the case.

By Aaron Rupar
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What to expect from the final week of the impeachment trialWhat to expect from the final week of the impeachment trial
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Every senator will get 10 minutes to explain where they stand.

By Li Zhou
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Donald Trump will be acquitted. American politics will be convicted.Donald Trump will be acquitted. American politics will be convicted.
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The truth of impeachment.

By Ezra Klein
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Sen. Alexander argues it’s important to weigh Trump’s wrongdoing against his accomplishmentsSen. Alexander argues it’s important to weigh Trump’s wrongdoing against his accomplishments
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Trump may have done something wrong, but voters should focus on his accomplishments, Sen. Lamar Alexander said.

By Katelyn Burns
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Poll: Americans remain divided on Trump’s removal as the GOP prepares to acquitPoll: Americans remain divided on Trump’s removal as the GOP prepares to acquit
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Support for the president’s removal is up slightly ahead of the trial’s conclusion. But few minds seem to have been changed by the proceedings.

By Katelyn Burns
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Senate Republicans were never going to vote for witnessesSenate Republicans were never going to vote for witnesses
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They made up their minds a long time ago.

By Li Zhou
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The Senate just rejected witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial — clearing the way for acquittalThe Senate just rejected witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial — clearing the way for acquittal
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The witness vote was the last major obstacle for Republicans seeking a speedy trial.

By Li Zhou
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2 key GOP swing votes will vote against witnesses in the impeachment trial2 key GOP swing votes will vote against witnesses in the impeachment trial
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Sens. Lamar Alexander and Lisa Murkowski have effectively decided the outcome of a vote on witnesses.

By Li Zhou
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9 questions about Trump’s impeachment trial you were too embarrassed to ask9 questions about Trump’s impeachment trial you were too embarrassed to ask
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How long will it take? How does it work? What will Chief Justice John Roberts do?

By Andrew Prokop
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Public hearings begin in Trump impeachment inquiryPublic hearings begin in Trump impeachment inquiry
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Several witnesses are testifying in public hearings in November.

By Vox Staff
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Why Chief Justice Roberts refused to read a question from Rand Paul at Trump’s trialWhy Chief Justice Roberts refused to read a question from Rand Paul at Trump’s trial
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He’s said he won’t read questions attempting to out the intelligence community whistleblower.

By Li Zhou
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Democrats used their impeachment questions to call out Trump’s lies and sexual misconductDemocrats used their impeachment questions to call out Trump’s lies and sexual misconduct
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They raised damning points about his record.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
Republicans’ threat to call Hunter Biden as an impeachment witness, explainedRepublicans’ threat to call Hunter Biden as an impeachment witness, explained
Explainers

You come at Trump with oversight? He’ll come at you with political payback.

By Andrew Prokop
Politics
A senator on the fence about acquitting Trump asked a damning questionA senator on the fence about acquitting Trump asked a damning question
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Democrat Kyrsten Sinema still wants facts in the impeachment trial.

By Aaron Rupar
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Donald Trump is Richard Nixon’s revengeDonald Trump is Richard Nixon’s revenge
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How the Trump administration is unraveling the good-government reforms of the post-Watergate era.

By Mark Schmitt
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Why John Roberts won’t save the impeachment trial from partisanshipWhy John Roberts won’t save the impeachment trial from partisanship
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What to expect from the man presiding over the impeachment process.

By Sean Illing
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“Erase all doubt”: Democrats explain why John Bolton’s testimony is so necessary“Erase all doubt”: Democrats explain why John Bolton’s testimony is so necessary
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He’s the firsthand witness that Trump’s defense previously said was missing.

By Li Zhou