Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot
President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Trump claims his movement 'has only just begun' after acquittal in 2nd impeachment trial
Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”
Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection
The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.
'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter
During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.
Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.
Trump defense rests in impeachment trial, saying Dems urge supporters to 'fight,' too
The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.
Dems wrap opening arguments in impeachment trial, saying rioters acted on Trump's 'order'
Prosecutors wrapped up an emotional two days of opening arguments in the impeachment trial, with Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
Impeachment trial: New video evidence shows senators fleeing, police begging on radio for help
For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.
Trump fires two key impeachment witnesses - Alexander Vindman, Gordon Sondland
President Donald Trump fired two key witnesses during his impeachment trial - ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and National Security Council aide, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.
‘Total acquittal:’ Trump delivers impeachment 'victory' speech from White House
President Donald Trump held a “victory” speech in the White House Tuesday, one day after the Senate acquitted him in his impeachment trial.
Trump plans Thursday ‘victory’ statement from White House in wake of impeachment acquittal
The president plans to make his impeachment statement at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT at The White House.
Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies at prayer event
“They have done everything possible to destroy us and by so doing very badly hurt our nation,” said Trump, who triumphantly held up copies of two newspapers with huge "ACQUITTED!" headlines as he took the stage.
Impeachment trial: Split Senate votes to acquit Trump on abuse of power, obstruction of Congress
A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. But the final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation — fell short.
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney votes guilty on 1st article of impeachment, not guilty on 2nd
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney will vote to convict President Donald Trump.
Trump impeachment trial: Closing arguments aim at voters, history
The four hours of arguments provide one final chance to influence public opinion and set the record ahead of an expected Senate acquittal.
Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses
Democrats hopes hearing from witnesses in Trump’s impeachment trial faded after a late decision from Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee.
Trump impeachment trial: Dershowitz backtracks, Paul thwarted
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial has launched into a final day of questions and answers before a crucial vote on calling witnesses.
Trump impeachment trial: Senators' questions launch pointed debate
Senators' written inquiries at President Donald Trump's impeachment trial led to pointed, back-and-forth debate Wednesday as Trump's legal team and House Democrats acting as prosecutors pressed their respective cases.
GOP lacks votes to block Bolton, other impeachment witnesses
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has told senators privately he does not yet have the votes to block new witnesses in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial.
Trump legal team wraps up trial defense as senators mull Bolton testimony
Trump’s legal team made their final opening arguments Tuesday in the impeachment trial.