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.

October 10, 2019 5:56 AM

Poll: Independents move in favor of impeachment inquiry; GOP stays firmly against

A slim majority of Americans approve of House Democrats' impeachment inquiry, but even more think President Trump's future should be decided at the ballot box, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.

by Domenico Montanaro

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October 10, 2019 4:39 AM

Adam Schiff, the surprising face of the impeachment inquiry of President Trump

Schiff voted for the Iraq war authorization and the Patriot Act and was once considered a moderate. Now, the vegan, triathlete, former federal prosecutor is leading the charge against Trump.

by Domenico Montanaro

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October 9, 2019 6:51 PM

Joe Biden calls for Trump impeachment 'to preserve our Constitution'

The former vice president and 2020 candidate said, "Impeachment isn't only about what the president has done — it's about the threat the president poses to the nation if allowed to remain in office."

by Jessica Taylor

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October 8, 2019 5:11 PM

Trump administration says it 'cannot participate' in impeachment inquiry

The Trump White House says they will not participate in Congress's ongoing impeachment inquiry, heightening a political and legal standoff between the two branches of government.

by Jessica Taylor

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October 8, 2019 9:30 AM

Watch: What does it take to impeach a president?

No president of the United States has ever been removed from office by impeachment. But efforts to impeach presidents date back to the 1840s.

by Ron Elving

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October 7, 2019 6:24 PM

After stumbles, White House aims to hone impeachment defense

As House Democrats fire off more subpoenas, the White House is finalizing a high-stakes strategy to counter the impeachment threat to President Trump: Stall. Obfuscate. Attack. Repeat.

by The Associated Press

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October 4, 2019 11:02 AM

House panel subpoenas White House documents

President Trump said Friday he will formally object to Congress' impeachment inquiry even as he acknowledged that House Democrats "have the votes" to proceed.

by The Associated Press

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October 4, 2019 4:17 AM

Texts show top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine concerned over possible quid pro quo

In texts released by House Democrats, a career diplomat worries that Washington is tying military aid and a White House visit for the president of Ukraine to an investigation of Joe and Hunter Biden.

by Mark Katkov and Scott Neuman

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October 3, 2019 2:36 PM

Representing U.S: Which House members support impeachment?

Since Pelosi’s announcement, all but seven remaining House Democrats have publicly joined the call for an impeachment inquiry.

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October 2, 2019 12:57 PM

Trump holds press conference as impeachment inquiry builds

The press conference with visiting Finnish President Sauli Niinistö comes as House Democrats are threatening a fresh subpoena for White House documents relating to the growing Ukraine scandal.

by Ayesha Rascoe

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