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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.

Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot

Pelosi says independent commission will examine Capitol riot

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will establish an independent, Sept. 11-style commission to look into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol. In a letter to Democratic colleagues, Pelosi said the House will also put forth supplemental spending to boost security at the Capitol.
by The Associated Press

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Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal

Now that he's been acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial, Donald Trump is preparing for the next phase of his post-presidency life. Trump is feeling emboldened by the trial's outcome and is expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation. And he's eyeing ways to reassert his power.
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Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal

Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal

A day after former President Donald Trump was acquitted at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appeared to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol.
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'No regrets': House managers defend decision not to call witnesses

'No regrets': House managers defend decision not to call witnesses

House impeachment managers on Sunday argued that continuing the trial with witnesses wouldn't have produced a different result. “What we needed were … more senators with spines, not more witnesses," said Virgin Islands House Del. Stacey Plaskett.
by Barbara Sprunt

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After speaking out on impeachment, Herrera Beutler heads toward clash with her party

After speaking out on impeachment, Herrera Beutler heads toward clash with her party

Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler took center stage during impeachment after sharing an account of Trump siding with the Capitol mob. The Washington state Republican is now bracing for the fallout.
by Troy Brynelson

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GOP's McConnell: Trump 'morally responsible' for Jan. 6 attack

GOP's McConnell: Trump 'morally responsible' for Jan. 6 attack

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell excoriated Donald Trump on Saturday for being “morally responsible” for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but said he voted to acquit him at the impeachment trial because he believes the Senate had no jurisdiction over a former president.
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7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

7 Republicans vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial

Seven Republicans voted Saturday to convict former President Donald Trump in his Senate trial, easily the largest number of lawmakers to ever vote to find a president of their own party guilty at impeachment proceedings.
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