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Trump Impeachment

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

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Gordon Sondland dramatically changes his testimony in impeachment inquiryGordon Sondland dramatically changes his testimony in impeachment inquiry
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He has “refreshed” his “recollection.”

By Andrew Prokop
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The RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment pushThe RNC paid for more than 10,000 phone calls to House Democrats as part of its anti-impeachment push
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The RNC hoped to tie up phone lines and influence lawmakers into opposing the impeachment inquiry.

By Sean Collins
Explainers
“I couldn’t imagine all of the things that have happened”: What Marie Yovanovitch told impeachment investigators“I couldn’t imagine all of the things that have happened”: What Marie Yovanovitch told impeachment investigators
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The former US ambassador to Ukraine described a harrowing series of events.

By Andrew Prokop
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Trump’s responses to the impeachment inquiry are becoming increasingly incoherentTrump’s responses to the impeachment inquiry are becoming increasingly incoherent
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The president can’t decide if there was no quid pro quo or if there was one and it’s fine.

By Aaron Rupar
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The weekend in impeachment news, explainedThe weekend in impeachment news, explained
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Deposition transcripts have been released and Trump has threatened a White House staffer.

By Alex Ward
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The Fraternal Order of Police’s attack on impeachment reads like it was written by Sean HannityThe Fraternal Order of Police’s attack on impeachment reads like it was written by Sean Hannity
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America’s largest police union doesn’t seem to understand what “due process” is.

By Ian Millhiser
Podcasts
The House impeachment vote made the inquiry official. Here’s what’s next.The House impeachment vote made the inquiry official. Here’s what’s next.
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Vox’s Today, Explained podcast breaks it down.

By Lauren Katz
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The White House’s top Ukraine official confirms there was a quid pro quoThe White House’s top Ukraine official confirms there was a quid pro quo
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Tim Morrison tried not to make the president look bad. He failed.

By Alex Ward
The most important part of the Democrats’ impeachment resolution
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The Mueller hearing was a debacle for Democrats. The new impeachment rules show that they’ve learned their lesson.

By Ian Millhiser
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Republicans don’t want Mitt Romney to save them from TrumpRepublicans don’t want Mitt Romney to save them from Trump
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Movement conservatism has left Sen. Romney behind.

By Jane Coaston
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Watch: the House impeachment inquiry resolutionWatch: the House impeachment inquiry resolution
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On Thursday, the full House will vote on a resolution detailing the process and next steps for the impeachment inquiry.

By Ella Nilsen
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New testimony raises questions about the White House “transcript” of the Trump-Ukraine callNew testimony raises questions about the White House “transcript” of the Trump-Ukraine call
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Alexander Vindman testified that two bits of the conversation didn’t make it into the record.

By Andrew Prokop
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5 takeaways from House Democrats’ resolution on the impeachment inquiry5 takeaways from House Democrats’ resolution on the impeachment inquiry
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The measure will put both Democrats and Republicans on the record about the investigation.

By Li Zhou
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Alexander Vindman is the latest impeachment inquiry witness to give damaging testimony for TrumpAlexander Vindman is the latest impeachment inquiry witness to give damaging testimony for Trump
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Vindman describes two key episodes that he reported concerns about internally.

By Andrew Prokop
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How to run a successful impeachment hearingHow to run a successful impeachment hearing
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Congressional hearings rarely accomplish anything. If Democrats want the impeachment hearings to succeed, they need to run them differently.

By Ian Millhiser
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Top State Department official says ousting ambassador to Ukraine was a White House priorityTop State Department official says ousting ambassador to Ukraine was a White House priority
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Philip Reeker testified about Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s removal and the withheld military aid in impeachment inquiry hearings Saturday.

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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Trump’s latest attempt to block impeachment inquiry testimonies faces a key court battleTrump’s latest attempt to block impeachment inquiry testimonies faces a key court battle
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A lawsuit questions whether the White House can block testimonies by claiming “constitutional immunity.”

By Anya van Wagtendonk
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Lindsey Graham introduces a resolution condemning the House impeachment inquiryLindsey Graham introduces a resolution condemning the House impeachment inquiry
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Senate Republicans are joining the pile-on over the House’s impeachment process.

By Li Zhou
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It’s time to broaden the impeachment inquiryIt’s time to broaden the impeachment inquiry
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The House should be asking questions about Trump’s dealings with Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others.

By Matthew Yglesias
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“High Crimes and Misdemeanors,” explained“High Crimes and Misdemeanors,” explained
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Abuse of power may not be a crime. But it is absolutely a high crime and misdemeanor.

By Ezra Klein
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House Republicans are trying to distract from the allegations against TrumpHouse Republicans are trying to distract from the allegations against Trump
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Here’s why House Republicans stormed into an impeachment deposition on Wednesday.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
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House Republicans’ national security-threatening impeachment stunt, explained by an expertHouse Republicans’ national security-threatening impeachment stunt, explained by an expert
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The House sergeant at arms even had to make an appearance.

By Alex Ward
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Trump’s new defense for withholding Ukraine aid is as nonsensical as his previous onesTrump’s new defense for withholding Ukraine aid is as nonsensical as his previous ones
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Withholding the money was not wrong, Trump argues, because Ukraine didn’t know what was happening.

By Sean Collins
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Trump’s defense on Ukraine has completely collapsedTrump’s defense on Ukraine has completely collapsed
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After William Taylor’s testimony, Trump’s allies are reduced to saying things like “abuse of power is not a crime.”

By Zack Beauchamp
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Read: Top State Department official’s testimony outlining Trump’s Ukraine quid pro quoRead: Top State Department official’s testimony outlining Trump’s Ukraine quid pro quo
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This is very bad for President Donald Trump.

By Alex Ward
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Trump says his sons receiving foreign payments “would be the biggest story of the century”Trump says his sons receiving foreign payments “would be the biggest story of the century”
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The central tenet of Trumpism is to never sit one out. Trump’s latest love-fest with Hannity illustrated it.

By Aaron Rupar
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The emoluments clause, explained for Donald TrumpThe emoluments clause, explained for Donald Trump
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It’s not phony.

By Ian Millhiser
Podcasts
The 4 words that will decide impeachmentThe 4 words that will decide impeachment
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Podcasts

Ezra Klein and Gene Healy discuss the meaning of “high crimes and misdemeanors” on a new podcast, Impeachment, Explained.

By Ezra Klein
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Rick Perry, a key figure in Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, will resign as energy secretaryRick Perry, a key figure in Trump’s dealings with Ukraine, will resign as energy secretary
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Perry has found himself at the center of a firestorm involving the president and Ukraine.

By Li Zhou
Trump’s Dallas rally showed how untethered from reality his impeachment pushback is
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It’s little more than lies and gaslighting.

By Aaron Rupar
Support for impeachment isn’t as high in battleground districts
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Backing for an impeachment inquiry is growing nationally — but polling is tighter in battleground districts.

By Li Zhou
Impeachment is too important to leave to Congress — it’s going to take mass mobilization
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A lawless president won’t be constrained by establishment politics alone.

By Matthew Yglesias
Introducing Impeachment, Explained with Ezra Klein
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Podcasts

We’re living through history. This new podcast helps us make sense of it.

By Ezra Klein
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“I have no idea”: Pelosi shuts down Senate Republicans’ impeachment timeline“I have no idea”: Pelosi shuts down Senate Republicans’ impeachment timeline
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Mitch McConnell has floated the idea of holding a Senate impeachment trial after Thanksgiving.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
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Here’s where all the 2020 Democrats stand on impeachmentHere’s where all the 2020 Democrats stand on impeachment
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Every candidate now supports the House’s inquiry.

By Li Zhou and Sean Collins
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Giuliani’s $500,000 payout from Fraud Guarantee reveals the hypocrisy of his attacks on Hunter BidenGiuliani’s $500,000 payout from Fraud Guarantee reveals the hypocrisy of his attacks on Hunter Biden
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Giuliani is staunchly opposed to cashing in on political connections — unless he’s doing it.

By Aaron Rupar
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The week ahead in impeachment, briefly explainedThe week ahead in impeachment, briefly explained
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Subpoenas, depositions, and Gordon Sondland: Here’s Democrats impeachment to-do list this week.

By Ella Nilsen
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The past 48 hours in Trump impeachment inquiry news, explainedThe past 48 hours in Trump impeachment inquiry news, explained
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A Trump administration official says there was quid pro quo, presidential calls to interview the whistleblower, and Hunter Biden resigns a board seat.

By Sean Collins
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8 Republican senators to watch on impeachment8 Republican senators to watch on impeachment
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Senate Republicans aren’t expected to break with Trump, but a handful of lawmakers could feel pressure to do so.

By Li Zhou
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As the Ukraine probe heats up, Trump and Giuliani are sticking together. Mostly.As the Ukraine probe heats up, Trump and Giuliani are sticking together. Mostly.
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Is Giuliani still Trump’s lawyer? At first the president didn’t seem sure, but eventually decided Giuliani was.

By Anya van Wagtendonk