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IMPEACHMENT

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 27, 2021
U.S. watchdog to probe whether DOJ helped Trump effort to overturn election
The inquiry adds to the increasing scrutiny on Trump's attempts to wield the power of the Justice Department to advance his false claims about the election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2021
With impeachment trial looming, Republicans waver on punishing Trump
Few Republicans appeared ready to repudiate a leader who maintains broad sway over their party by joining Democrats in convicting him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 26, 2021
Trump Senate trial starts as House delivers impeachment article
Delivery of the impeachment article formally signals the start of the proceedings, though arguments won't begin until the week of Feb. 8.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2021
In Senate deal, Trump impeachment trial put off until early February
The leaders of the U.S. Senate agreed on Friday to push back former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial by two weeks, giving the chamber more time to focus on President Joe Biden's legislative agenda and Cabinet nominees before turning to the contentious showdown over Trump.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 22, 2021
U.S. Senate leader reviewing Republican request for Trump trial delay
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is reviewing a request from Republicans to put off the start of former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial until mid-February, a Schumer spokesman said Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2021
McConnell says Capitol mob were 'fed lies' and ‘provoked by the president’
Many Republican senators have been waiting for a sign from the Senate majority leader before deciding whether to convict Donald Trump for 'incitement of insurrection.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 15, 2021
Call the Senate vote on Trump's removal and be done with it
The Biden administration must have the chance to start with a clean slate. That can't happen until we put the vote behind us.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 14, 2021
This time, Trump impeached himself
Trump had given himself no room for error. He built no relationships with any Democrats, and relatively few with Republicans.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 12, 2021
Does Trump face legal jeopardy for his incendiary speech before the riot?
If a grand jury were to be persuaded that Trump intentionally incited his followers to violence, several statutes could come into play.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 12, 2021
Trump and Pence signal president won’t resign
The president and vice president agreed in a meeting Monday to work together for the remainder of their term, according to a senior administration official.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 11, 2021
Trump plans defiant final week as many Democrats urge his ouster
The president and some allies believe Democrats are overreaching by trying to once again impeach him over Wednesday's mob at the Capitol.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 11, 2021
Pelosi to bring Trump impeachment legislation to House floor
More than 200 House Democrats have signed on to co-sponsor an impeachment resolution that accuses Trump of 'Incitement of Insurrection.”
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 10, 2021
For Trump and America, a final test of accountability
The fresh bid to remove Trump from office and strip him of his power without waiting until his term expires Jan. 20 capped a traumatic week that has rattled Washington.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 10, 2021
Banished by Twitter, an isolated Trump faces looming impeachment threat
Democratic members of the House of Representatives will introduce formal articles of impeachment on Monday, Rep. Ted Lieu said on Twitter.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2020
Did Trump’s impeachment matter in the end?
It's easy to conclude that, without the pandemic, Trump would have won. And if that's correct, it would seem that the impeachment would not have made any difference.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2020
Transcripts confirm Michael Flynn talked about U.S. sanctions with Russian envoy
Newly declassified transcripts confirm that Michael Flynn, who became President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, discussed U.S. sanctions with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak before Trump’s inauguration.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 11, 2020
Trump presidency puts American democracy in peril
A determined president with a tight grip on his party and contempt for the rule of law can free himself from the U.S. Constitution's restraints.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 8, 2020
Trump ousts two star impeachment witnesses
President Donald Trump's administration on Friday ousted the two witnesses who provided the most damaging testimony during his impeachment investigation: Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and Ambassador Gordon Sondland.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 7, 2020
Acquitted Trump unleashes fury at impeachment and all those he deems foes
U.S. President Donald Trump celebrated his acquittal on impeachment charges in a caustic, free-wheeling speech on Thursday that drew on White House pomp to underscore the fact that he remained in office.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 6, 2020
Impeachment trial is over, but the final verdict on Trump is not yet in
In Hollywood, it is called a false ending — where the story appears to be heading to a close but is not yet over.

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