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.

January 15, 2020 10:46 AM

New Lev Parnas documents suggest U.S. ambassador was under surveillance in Ukraine

"They are moving her tomorrow," U.S. congressional candidate Robert F. Hyde wrote on WhatsApp in March. He added, "The guys over [there] asked me what I would like to do and what is in it for them."

by Bill Chappell

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January 15, 2020 4:00 AM

House impeachment managers deliver articles to the Senate

The lawmakers hand-delivered the articles after a party-line House vote. The process is now fully with the Senate, which is expected to begin its trial next week.

by Brian Naylor

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January 10, 2020 10:59 AM

Pelosi to send articles of impeachment to Senate next week

In a letter to House Democrats, Speaker Nancy Pelosi said that she expects the House to transmit the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate and vote on impeachment managers.

by Kelsey Snell

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January 10, 2020 10:22 AM

At impeachment trial, Chief Justice Roberts may have more prestige than power

Although the atmosphere during the Clinton trial differs from today's, Roberts is likely to follow the precedent set by the man he once clerked for and play a limited role.

by Nina Totenberg

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January 9, 2020 12:16 PM

Pelosi signals an end to her hold on articles of impeachment

For weeks, the House speaker has refrained from sending the articles to the Senate, saying she needed details on how an impeachment trial would work. But Thursday, she indicated she would soon relent.

by Kelsey Snell and Deirdre Walsh

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January 7, 2020 1:53 PM

McConnell: GOP will start impeachment trial, delay witnesses

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has secured the Republican votes needed to start President Trump’s impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses or documents that Democrats want.

by The Associated Press

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January 6, 2020 11:17 AM

Bolton willing to testify in impeachment trial if subpoenaed

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton said Monday that he is “prepared to testify” if he is subpoenaed by the Senate in its impeachment trial.

by The Associated Press

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January 6, 2020 9:50 AM

The Trump impeachment saga is about to heat back up

Last month, the House of Representatives voted for only the third time in history to impeach the president. Then something else unusual happened amid the holidays. Nothing.

by Philip Ewing

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January 4, 2020 6:13 PM

Small cracks have appeared in GOP unity on impeachment trial

For now, Republicans are holding the line behind Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on how to proceed with an impeachment trial. But small cracks in GOP unity have appeared, with two Republican senators criticizing McConnell's pledge of “total coordination” with the White House.

by The Associated Press

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December 31, 2019 10:23 AM

How a Senate impeachment trial could work

Now that the House has impeached President Trump, the process shifts to the Senate, which will vote on whether to convict him. Here is your guide to the steps and the people that matter.

by Dana Farrington, Alyson Hurt and Sean McMinn

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