Trump impeachment

Senators voted on Feb. 5, 2020 to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The vote ended the trial that began Jan. 21.

Want a quick overview of the case, those involved and key documents? Check out this NPR guide.

February 2, 2020 10:18 AM

What to watch as the impeachment trial concludes

The impeachment of President Trump comes to a historic close this week. We look at what it means for the country going forward.

by Kerri Miller, Kelly Gordon and Breann Schossow

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February 1, 2020 7:36 AM

Impeachment trial heads toward finish line after witness vote fails

The key vote of the trial occurred Friday, when the Senate voted not to include new witness testimony as part of the impeachment trial of President Trump.

by Miles Parks

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January 31, 2020 12:17 PM

Sen. Alexander explains decision not to call witnesses in Trump impeachment trial

The retiring Senate Republican says there is no need for more evidence, although he says Democratic House managers proved wrongdoing.

by Brian Naylor

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January 31, 2020 5:21 AM

Senate to vote on impeachment articles Wednesday

Democrats had hoped to introduce witnesses but failed to get enough Republican support. The trial now moves to a final phase, which includes a vote on whether to acquit or convict the president.

by Bobby Allyn

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January 30, 2020 10:05 PM

McConnell now likely has votes to block witnesses; trial could end soon

Sen. Lamar Alexander says he will not vote to bring witnesses. The Senate could move swiftly Friday to end President Trump's impeachment trial.

by Bobby Allyn

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January 30, 2020 4:00 AM

Impeachment trial Q&A in final day before vote on witnesses

Another day of questions is ahead in Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate. But eyes are focused on what will come next: a swift acquittal for Trump, or entering a witness phase of the trial.

by Bobby Allyn

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January 29, 2020 4:00 AM

A trial without witnesses? Senate proceedings yield few clues

Senators began asking questions in the impeachment trial Wednesday. Meanwhile, the NSC told John Bolton, whom Democrats want to testify, that his forthcoming book had classified material.

by Bobby Allyn

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January 28, 2020 4:01 AM

McConnell: Republicans do not yet have votes to block witnesses in impeachment trial

But even as McConnell made the concession, the dynamic remains fluid. Whether Democrats' push for witnesses succeeds or falls should will come down to a group of moderate Republicans who have remained open but uncommitted to new witnesses since the start of the trial.

by Bobby Allyn

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January 27, 2020 10:49 AM

Trump team resumes defense as Bolton bombshell spurs calls for witnesses

President Trump's lawyers continued their presentation Monday, but claims from John Bolton's upcoming book about what Trump told his former national security adviser loom over the proceedings.

by Bobby Allyn and Brian Naylor

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January 27, 2020 5:54 AM

Democrats demand Bolton testify at Trump's impeachment trial

The stakes over witness testimony at President Trump's impeachment trial are rising now that a draft of a book from former national security adviser John Bolton appears to undercut a key defense argument.

by The Associated Press

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