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Senate Votes To Acquit President Trump On Both Articles Of Impeachment

The impeachment trial of President Trump comes to an end today. The Senate voted on two articles of impeachment and the president was acquitted of both: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Senate Votes To Acquit President Trump On Both Articles Of Impeachment

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What We Learned From Trump's State Of The Union Address

President Trump's State of the Union address laid bare his bitter partisan standoff with Democrats and left little doubt that legislative accomplishments between now and the election will be difficult. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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What We Learned From Trump's State Of The Union Address

Republicans loved the made-for-television moments in President Trump's third State of the Union speech as he made his case for reelection. Democrats did not.

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Previewing The 2020 State Of The Union Address

President Trump delivers his third State of the Union address tonight, aiming to break through the cloud of impeachment that has hung over his agenda and deliver an optimistic message to 2020 voters.

Previewing The 2020 State Of The Union Address

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John Bolton Bombshell Reverberates Through Impeachment Trial

After a report that former national security adviser John Bolton talked to the president about withholding security aid to Ukraine in return for targeted investigations, senators discussed next steps.

John Bolton Bombshell Reverberates Through Impeachment Trial

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Wildly Varying Reactions To Democratic Argument Tells A Tale Of Two Schiffs

Senators have wildly different assessments of how successfully House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff, D.-Calif., is making the case for more evidence and testimony in the Trump impeachment trial.

Wildly Varying Reactions To Democratic Argument Tells A Tale Of Two Schiffs

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House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate

Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Democrats the House will vote to send the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate Wednesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi informed House Democrats of her plans in a closed door meeting Tuesday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he expected the Senate trial to start next Tuesday.

House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate

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House Set To Vote On War Powers Resolution

The House of Representatives is expected to pass a resolution Thursday limiting the president's power to take military action against Iran without congressional approval.

House Set To Vote On War Powers Resolution

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Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Consider: Impeachment, Iran General's Killing

The White House delivered to Congress a formal notification of the U.S. drone strike that killed Iran's top general. Lawmakers are also dealing with the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump.

Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Consider: Impeachment, Iran General's Killing

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Pelosi, McConnell And Impeachment

The Trump impeachment pits two battle-hardened congressional tacticians, Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell, against each other even though they serve in different chambers.

Pelosi, McConnell And Impeachment

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Senate Majority Leader McConnell And House Speaker Pelosi Spar Over Impeachment

Senate Majority Leader McConnell and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sparred Thursday over next steps on impeachment, but signaled they're prepping for trial in 2020 that's expected to acquit the president.

Senate Majority Leader McConnell And House Speaker Pelosi Spar Over Impeachment

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No Common Ground Found As House Judiciary Committee Debates Articles Of Impeachment

The House Judiciary Committee is expected to approve two articles of impeachment against President Trump, setting up a vote by the full House of Representatives next week.

No Common Ground Found As House Judiciary Committee Debates Articles Of Impeachment

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House Panel To Begin Markup Of Trump Impeachment Articles

The House Judiciary Committee will gavel into session at 7 p.m. ET Wednesday to begin the process of putting the two articles of impeachment against President Trump into a final form.

House Panel To Begin Markup Of Trump Impeachment Articles

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House Democrats Move Forward On Impeachment While Advancing Trade Deal

House Democrats moved forward on impeaching President Trump on Tuesday — and gave him a big win by advancing Trump's biggest domestic priority, the trilateral trade deal with Canada and Mexico.

House Democrats Move Forward On Impeachment While Advancing Trade Deal

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Lawmakers Consider Articles Of Impeachment

Now that it's official that Democrats will move forward with articles of impeachment against President Trump, lawmakers debate whether to include the allegations outlined in the Mueller report.

Lawmakers Consider Articles Of Impeachment

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Impeachment Inquiry Enters New Phase With House Judiciary Committee

The impeachment process moved into a new phase with the House Judiciary Committee hearing with legal scholars discussing what constitutes an impeachable offense. Democrats are sorting out next steps.

Impeachment Inquiry Enters New Phase With House Judiciary Committee

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