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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.

In the first Jan. 6 trial, a jury found Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty

In the first Jan. 6 trial, a jury found Capitol riot defendant Guy Reffitt guilty

A jury found Guy Reffitt guilty on all counts for his participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The case has been widely watched by other defendants as a potential bellwether.
by Tom Dreisbach

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Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

Capitol rioter who attacked police is sentenced to more than 5 years in prison

The judge said she wanted to make clear with the sentence that "trying to stop the peaceful transition of power and assaulting law enforcement officers is going to be met with certain punishment."
by Ryan Lucas

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Appeals court rules against Trump effort to block document release to Jan. 6 panel

Appeals court rules against Trump effort to block document release to Jan. 6 panel

The unanimous ruling from the panel upholds a lower court's decision that a tranche of Trump White House records can be provided to the Democratic-led Jan. 6 select committee.
by Claudia Grisales and Ryan Lucas

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Risky business: Some Capitol riot defendants forgo lawyers

Risky business: Some Capitol riot defendants forgo lawyers

At least five people charged in the riot at the U.S. Capitol have chosen to defend themselves in court. In doing so, they're brushing aside federal judges’ repeated warnings about the risks of trying to navigate their high-stakes cases without a lawyer. 
by The Associated Press

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Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection

Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection

In a wide-ranging interview with NPR's Michel Martin, Rep. Adam Schiff discusses his regrets from President Donald Trump's first impeachment trial and his relationship with his GOP colleagues.
by Michel Martin and Deepa Shivaram

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'Blame Trump' defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot

'Blame Trump' defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot

Some Capitol rioters are arguing in court they were following Trump's instructions on Jan. 6. But the legal strategy has already been shot down by at least one judge, and experts believe the argument is not likely to get anyone off the hook for the insurrection
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