Impeachment: Updates from The Washington Post

‘Unshackled and unleashed’: Trump, post-acquittal Feb 07, 2020

On Friday's "Post Reports," White House bureau chief Phil Rucker speaks with guest host Caroline Kitchener about how Trump's acquittal has emboldened him and what it means for the presidency at large.

President Trump is determined to make an example out of Alexander Vindman Feb 07, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Alexander Vindman, the National Security Council aide who testified during the House impeachment hearings, will be informed by a political appointee at the White House in the coming days that he is being pushed out.

How Mitt Romney decided to vote for convicting Trump for abuse of power Feb 06, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Mitt Romney sealed a place in history yesterday by voting to convict President Trump of abuse of power, becoming a lone voice of dissent in the Republican Party.

A president acquitted. The balance of power tested. Feb 05, 2020

The Senate has said yes, the president can do that, regarding his conduct in Ukraine. So what does Trump’s acquittal mean for the powers of the presidency? On “Can He Do That?” editor Marc Fisher talks about the future of our country’s balance of power.

President Trump acquitted Feb 05, 2020

President Trump will remain in office after the Senate votes to acquit. On Post Reports, Congressional reporter Mike DeBonis walks us through Sen. Mitt Romney's surprise vote, and why it didn't make a difference in the end.

Joe Manchin's proposal to censure President Trump meets resistance on both sides Feb 04, 2020

In a floor speech, Sen. Joe Manchin declined to announce his decision, but asked his colleagues to consider censuring Trump, a less severe rebuke than removal from office that few senators were willing to pursue.

Can a president be impeached twice? Feb 03, 2020

On Post Reports, Dan Balz explains whether a president can be impeached more than once.

Susan Collins finds herself lonely in the middle, as a vote on impeachment looms Feb 03, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Sen. Susan Collins was the first of two Republicans to break with the president on any aspect of the impeachment trial by voting for witnesses, and she’s getting attacked for it from her right back home in Maine.

Witnesses voted down in Senate impeachment trial Feb 01, 2020

On tonight's Post Reports, Aaron Blake explains how Republicans kept witnesses out of the impeachment trial.

Senate appears ready to reject witnesses in Trump impeachment trial Jan 31, 2020

From “The Daily 202” podcast: The impeachment trial of President Trump is headed for a critical vote Friday that will determine whether the Senate hears from witnesses.

A joke from Adam Schiff, and that moment with Rand Paul Jan 31, 2020

On tonight's Post Reports, Amber Phillips tells us what happened on the last day for questions during the Senate impeachment trial.

Trump’s defense says a president cannot be impeached for anything that benefits his reelection Jan 30, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: President Trump’s legal team argued in the impeachment trial that presidents could do nearly anything so long as they believe their reelection is in the public interest.

It’s question time in the impeachment trial Jan 30, 2020

Aaron Blake says the debate over whether to call witnesses still hangs over the impeachment trial, on tonight's Post Reports.

Senate Republicans move goal posts on ‘quid pro quo’ to justify opposing witnesses Jan 29, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Congressional Republicans are pivoting hard to a new argument: the president’s actions are not impeachable, even if it turns out he did leverage his office for an investigation of a domestic rival.

Who is paying for Trump's defense lawyers? Jan 29, 2020

Trump's defense finishes opening arguments in the impeachment trial, and guest host Jessica Contrera talks to legal reporter Ann Marimow to answer a question from a Post Reports listener: Who is paying for Trump's lawyers?

How Bolton’s allegation — no, not the one you’re thinking of — could change the impeachment trial Jan 28, 2020

On “Can He Do That?“, reporter Matt Zapotosky covers what an exchange between Bolton and Attorney General Barr might tell us about testing a Justice Department designed to maintain independence and how it may change the impeachment trial.

Growing agitation among Senate Republicans for witnesses Jan 28, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: sensational revelations from John Bolton threatened to upend the Senate impeachment trial Monday, increasing the chances that senators would vote to allow witnesses in a perilous development for the White House.

The Bolton question hangs over impeachment trial Jan 28, 2020

On Post Reports, guest host Jessica Contrera talks to political reporter Aaron Blake about Trump's defense team, and the question hanging over the impeachment trial.

John Bolton manuscript ups pressure on Senate Republicans to vote for witnesses Jan 27, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: John Bolton’s forthcoming book, “The Room Where It Happened,” is scheduled for publication March 17, but a White House review could attempt to delay its publication or block some of its contents.

House Democrats preemptively defend the Bidens during impeachment trial arguments Jan 24, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: in the impeachment trial, Democrats detailed their defense of Joe Biden’s actions regarding Ukraine in anticipation that it will be a major portion of the White House’s defense later this week.

Democrats argue abuse of power Jan 24, 2020

On Post Reports, Amber Phillips explains why Democrats are telling Senators things they already know -- and, how some Senators are keeping themselves entertained by doodling or even reading.

How Trump’s impeachment lawyers could undermine him in court Jan 23, 2020

Trump is fighting impeachment-related battles in both the Senate and the court system. His lawyers have conflicting strategies in each arena. On “Can He Do That?” Ann Marimow explains why these cases matter for the the future of presidential power.

Democrats tone down rhetoric at impeachment trial, as Joe Biden rejects a witness swap Jan 23, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: House Democrats charged with prosecuting the impeachment case against President Trump scaled back their fiery language yesterday following that scolding from Chief Justice John Roberts.

Why McConnell wants a ‘boring’ impeachment trial Jan 23, 2020

On Post Reports, Amber Phillips reports on the opening arguments in the Senate impeachment trial. And David Fahrenthold explains how Trump’s D.C. hotel blurs lines of private interests and public life.

Chief Justice Roberts admonishes lawyers during impeachment trial Jan 22, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: A little 1 a.m. Eastern time this morning, Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked House impeachment managers and defense lawyers for President Trump over their decorum.

The rules of engagement for the Senate impeachment trial Jan 22, 2020

On Post Reports, Aaron Blake explains Tuesday’s Senate debate on the rules for Trump’s impeachment trial. And Rosalind Helderman answers your questions on impeachment.

Watchdog says the hold on Ukraine aid violated the law. Will it matter in the Senate trial? Jan 21, 2020

On “Can He Do That?“, economic policy reporter Jeff Stein answers key questions about what legal weight a decision from the GAO carries and how likely this ruling is to be considered by the Senate, as House Democrats and the Trump team make their cases.

McConnell’s ground rules mean impeachment arguments could stretch past midnight Jan 21, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: later yesterday afternoon, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell finally released the ground rules that will guide trial proceedings.

The Trump hotel bar was a ‘breeding ground’ for episodes in impeachment trial Jan 17, 2020

For three years, Trump’s hotel near the White House has been a loose, anybody-welcome hangout for Republicans.

Trump, Giuliani and a guy called Lev Jan 16, 2020

The Senate gavels in for the impeachment trial. Paul Sonne unpacks the latest evidence implicating President Trump in the Ukraine scandal.

Block witnesses? Allow evidence? The battles ahead for the Senate impeachment trial Jan 16, 2020

On the “Can He Do That?” podcast, Congress reporter Rachael Bade offers insight into how the Senate trial process may get thrown off course, how new revelations factor into the trial, and whether the final outcome actually as inevitable as it seems.

Democrats relinquish control over the impeachment process Jan 16, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: with pomp and circumstance, the House delivered the two articles of impeachment to the Senate last night.

What to expect from the impeachment trial in the Senate Jan 15, 2020

Reporter Rosalind Helderman explains what’s happening with impeachment — and what we can learn from the new documents made public by House Democrats.

Parnas files include more evidence of potential Trump involvement in the Ukraine affair Jan 15, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: new materials released by House Democrats appear to show Ukraine’s top prosecutor offering one of Rudy Giuliani's associates damaging information related to Joe Biden.

The Russian hack of Burisma is another warning flare for 2020 Jan 14, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Russian military spies have hacked the Ukrainian gas company that is at the heart of the impeachment trial of Trump.

Mitch McConnell’s handling of impeachment is helping him back home in Kentucky Jan 13, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Kentuckians have been wary of their senator, deeming him overly willing to cut a deal and insufficiently committed to the president’s agenda. His management of the Trump's trial, they say, will be a test.

Pelosi signals next step. Does anyone get what they wanted? Jan 10, 2020

After a long standoff, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the House will finally consider a resolution to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate next week. On “Can He Do That?” Karoun Demirjian explains what’s been gained or lost in the process.

A turf war rages between House and Senate Republicans Jan 09, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: an intense turf war is raging behind the scenes between House and Senate Republicans over who will defend Trump during the impeachment trial.

Mitch McConnell says he has enough votes to start an impeachment trial Jan 08, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: In his announcement, McConnell said he has the votes to begin the trial in the format of his choice, which is opening arguments from both the House impeachment managers and Trump’s defense team,

Why a Senate impeachment trial still hasn’t happened Jan 07, 2020

Mike DeBonis explains the impeachment trial’s delay on this segment from Post Reports.

John Bolton says he's willing to testify at President Trump's impeachment trial Jan 07, 2020

From "The Daily 202" podcast: John Bolton scrambled Senate Republicans’ impeachment strategy yesterday by declaring his willingness to testify in President Trump's impeachment trial.

Presidents who faced impeachment: Bill Clinton Dec 27, 2019

President Trump is just the fourth president to face impeachment proceedings. In 2016, The Post’s Presidential podcast examined the three presidents in that category before Trump. We finish our series from Presidential with the story of Bill Clinton.

Murkowski ‘disturbed’ by McConnell’s vow of ‘total coordination’ with White House over impeachment Dec 26, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Sen. Lisa Murkowski, a key potential Republican swing vote said she was “disturbed” by the Senate majority leader’s statement last week that the verdict in President Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial was already determined.

Presidents who faced impeachment: Richard Nixon Dec 25, 2019

President Trump is just the fourth president to face impeachment proceedings. In 2016, The Post’s Presidential podcast examined the three presidents in that category before Trump. Here’s the second of their stories from Presidential, on Richard Nixon.

Presidents who faced impeachment: Andrew Johnson Dec 23, 2019

President Trump is just the fourth president to face impeachment proceedings. In 2016, The Post’s Presidential podcast examined the three presidents in that category before Trump. Here are their stories, beginning with Andrew Johnson.

White House official directed hold on Ukraine aid shortly after Trump’s July 25 call with Zelensky Dec 23, 2019

From “The Daily 202” podcast: a White House budget office official directed the Defense Department to “hold off” on sending military aid to Ukraine less than two hours after President Trump’s controversial July 25 phone call.

How Russia influenced Trump’s views on Ukraine. Dec 20, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: former White House officials say they feared Vladimir Putin influenced President Trump’s views on Ukraine and the 2016 campaign.

Trump impeached Dec 19, 2019

From the Daily 202 podcast: the House of Representatives voted last night to impeach President Trump on charges that he abused his office and obstructed Congress, branding an indelible mark on the most turbulent presidency of modern times.

A divided Congress and a presidency on the line Dec 19, 2019

President Trump is the third U.S. president in history to be impeached. On “Can He Do That?” Dan Balz weighs in on how this impeachment compares to others, what happens if an impeached president runs again and how Trump’s ability to govern could change.

President Trump is impeached Dec 19, 2019

On Wednesday, the House voted to impeach President Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Aaron Blake explained the historic moment on "Post Reports."

Trump lashes out as the House prepares to make him the third impeached president in U.S. history Dec 18, 2019

President Trump, on the eve of his expected impeachment, lit into congressional Democrats. Trump wrote a rambling and raging letter that voters would punish Democrats and history would vindicate him.

Centrist Democrats line up to support impeachment Dec 17, 2019

A contingent of Democratic House members from Republican-leaning districts announced one by one Monday that after weeks of extraordinary pressure, they have decided to vote to impeach President Trump.

Moderate Democrats trying to recruit an unconventional impeachment manager Dec 16, 2019

Rep. Justin Amash (I-Mich.) could reach conservative voters in a way Democrats can’t, potentially bolstering their case to the public. He could also provide Democrats cover from GOP accusations that they’re pursuing a partisan impeachment.

After heated, long debate, the articles of impeachment move to the full House Dec 13, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee voted along party lines to move the articles of impeachment to the fulHouse. On “Can He Do That?” politics reporter Colby Itkowitz breaks down what happened in the committee debate and what to expect in the House next week.

House Judiciary Committee postpones vote on articles of impeachment to Friday Dec 13, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: The committee is expected to pass them on party lines later this morning, and the full House is still on track to vote next week.

McConnell planning for as short an impeachment trial as possible Dec 12, 2019

From “The Daily 202” podcast: Several GOP senators say privately that it would be much better to limit the trial and quickly vote to acquit Trump, rather than engage in what could become a political circus.

House Democrats celebrate cutting a trade deal with Trump as they move to impeach him Dec 11, 2019

From “The Daily 202” podcast: The nation saw a split screen Tuesday, in which Nancy Pelosi dashed from a somber announcement of articles of impeachment against the president to a jubilant proclamation of a revised North American trade accord.

The Democrats’ case against President Trump Dec 10, 2019

House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against the president on Tuesday: abuse of power and obstruction during Congress’s investigation of Trump’s interactions with Ukraine. Aaron Blake explains the latest on "Post Reports."

Articles of impeachment against Trump are unveiled Dec 10, 2019

House Democrats announced articles on abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in its investigation of his conduct regarding Ukraine. On “Can He Do That?” reporter Mike DeBonis explains what the articles mean, why they matter and what happens next.

Democrats expected to advance two articles of impeachment Dec 10, 2019

From “The Daily 202” podcast: Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee laid the groundwork for their charges Monday in a daylong hearing that showcased how partisan the proceedings have become.

Bill Barr has expressed concern over Giuliani's role in administration Dec 09, 2019

In several conversations in recent months, Attorney General William P. Barr has counseled Trump in general terms that Giuliani has become a liability and a problem for the administration, according to multiple people familiar with the conversations.

Five things we know now that we didn’t know last week Dec 06, 2019

This week, the impeachment inquiry offered plenty of new revelations. On “Can He Do That?” reporter Amber Phillips unravels Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s news conference, the debate over the Constitution, new call logs from the president’s lawyer, and more.

How Nancy Pelosi went from a skeptic to the face of impeachment Dec 06, 2019

From “The Daily 202” podcast: Pelosi becomes the reluctant face of the impeachment effort, and phone records renew concerns over security of Trump’s calls.

Trump focuses on defense in the Senate as House holds first Judiciary hearing Dec 05, 2019

From “The Daily 202” podcast: Top White House officials met with GOP senators Wednesday to discuss strategy for a likely Senate trial.

What the Constitution says about impeaching a president Dec 04, 2019

On "Post Reports," Shane Harris interprets the House Intelligence Committee’s impeachment report and analyzes the first Judiciary Committee hearing on impeachment, where legal scholars testified about the Constitutional roots of impeachment.

House Republicans think they can derail first hearing in new phase of impeachment Dec 04, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: As the impeachment inquiry moves to the Judiciary Committee, the hearings will feature a new cast of characters. Plus, what the Intelligence Committee report says about Giuliani's phone records.

Why Giuliani wanted an ‘investigation’ of Ukraine Dec 03, 2019

On "Post Reports," Rosalind S. Helderman traces the origin of Rudolph W. Giuliani’s involvement in Ukraine.

The inquiry moves to Judiciary. Can the president’s legal team sit this one out? Dec 03, 2019

Trump and his lawyers won’t be part of Wednesday’s hearing. Have we ever before seen a president’s legal team absent from impeachment proceedings? On “Can He Do That?” Paul Kane explains how Trump’s approach is different.

Republicans draft counter-report as Democrats release witness list for Wednesday hearing Dec 03, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: House Republicans prepared a preemptive rebuttal Monday to Democratic allegations that President Trump abused his power and acted in contempt of Congress, arguing that the president did nothing wrong.

Why the White House won’t participate in this week’s impeachment proceedings Dec 02, 2019

On "Post Reports," Congressional reporter Mike DeBonis discusses the Trump administration's decision to not participate in the House Judiciary Committee’s first impeachment hearing Wednesday.

Ukraine’s president is taking on corruption, at the risk of angering Trump Dec 02, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: by the end of this month, more than 500 Ukrainian prosecutors will be out of their jobs as part of sweeping professional reviews under Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Two OMB officials resigned in part over concerns about the legality of freezing Ukraine aid Nov 27, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: President Trump knew about the whistleblower's complaint before he reluctantly unfroze the military aid to Ukraine.

White House investigation reveals effort to justify Trump’s Ukraine aid decision Nov 26, 2019

The White House’s review of President Trump’s decision to hold up Ukraine military aid showed an extensive effort to justify the move. On the “Can He Do That?” podcast Carol Leonnig explains what we know about the White House Counsel’s findings.

What’s next in the impeachment inquiry Nov 26, 2019

On "Post Reports," Amber Phillips outlines what comes next in the impeachment process.

DOJ appeals after a judge orders McGahn to testify before Congress Nov 26, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: a federal court ruled last night that former Trump White House counsel Donald McGahn must comply with a House subpoena.

Secret White House emails show after-the-fact efforts to justify Trump holding Ukraine aid Nov 25, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: a review of President Trump’s decision to place a hold on military aid to Ukraine has turned up hundreds of documents that reveal extensive efforts to generate an after-the-fact justification for the decision.

Fiona Hill’s warning about Russia is even bigger than impeachment Nov 22, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Hill emerged as one of the few witnesses over the past two weeks able to move from providing accounts of events inside the White House to placing the unfolding Ukraine scandal in a broader political context.

After a week of hearings, what more do we know? Nov 21, 2019

Key witnesses testified publicly in the House impeachment inquiry this week. On “Can He Do That?” Devlin Barrett unpacks complicated details, notable takeaways from the hearings, and where things stand in Congress and the White House at the week’s end.

Two weeks. Seven hearings. Now what? Nov 21, 2019

On "Post Reports," Shane Harris recaps the second week of impeachment hearings.

Sondland nonchalantly implicates Trump in a ‘quid pro quo’ Nov 21, 2019

Gordon Sondland was almost nonchalant as he implicated the president and his top advisers in a scheme – maybe even a conspiracy – to pressure Ukraine.

Sondland: ‘Was there a ‘quid pro quo’? … The answer is yes.’ Nov 20, 2019

On "Post Reports," reporter Shane Harris unpacks Ambassador Gordon Sondland’s public testimony.

The July 25 call was not perfect, even the GOP’s witnesses say Nov 20, 2019

Three current and former Trump administration officials described during congressional testimony yesterday how they harbored a variety of concerns surrounding the July 25 call.

The call that sparked the whistleblower complaint Nov 19, 2019

On "Post Reports," reporters Shane Harris and Lisa Rein share what another day of public impeachment hearings revealed.

Eight people. Five Hearings. Three Days. Nov 18, 2019

Here’s what to watch for in a week jam-packed with public hearings. On “Can He Do That?” reporter Aaron Blake explains why each of this week’s witnesses is being called to publicly testify and what news might emerge from the busy scene on the Hill.

National security official ties Sondland more closely to Trump on Ukraine in impeachment inquiry Nov 18, 2019

A former White House national security official told House investigators that Gordan Sondland was acting at Trump’s behest and spoke to a top Ukrainian official about exchanging military aid for political investigations.

An ousted ambassador tells her story to Congress Nov 15, 2019

Marie Yovanovitch faced lawmakers for hours of testimony Friday. On “Can he Do That?” reporter Matt Zapotosky breaks down the key moments from the inquiry’s second public hearing. Plus, other impeachment news developments you may have missed this week.

As Yovanovitch testifies, Trump attacks her on Twitter Nov 15, 2019

Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified in the impeachment inquiry on Friday. On "Post Reports," reporter Shane Harris explains how President Trump's reaction to her testimony prompted accusations of witness intimidation .

Why Pelosi is now accusing Trump of ‘bribery’ Nov 15, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Nancy Pelosi accused Trump of committing “bribery” by seeking to use U.S. military aid as leverage to pressure the Ukrainian government to conduct investigations that could politically benefit the president.

Impeachment hearing ties Trump more directly to Ukraine pressure campaign Nov 14, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: the first day of public impeachment hearings unearthed new evidence potentially implicating President Trump more directly in a scheme to center American policy toward Ukraine on political investigations.

A new inquiry phase and a new revelation: Your guide to the first public impeachment hearing Nov 14, 2019

Complete with contentious moments between lawmakers and insight into facts from key witnesses, the first day of impeachment hearings was eventful. On “Can He Do That?” reporter Elise Viebeck breaks down new information and major moments from the day.

The public impeachment inquiry hearings: Day One Nov 13, 2019

On "Post Reports," reporter Shane Harris explains what we learned on the first day of the impeachment inquiry’s public phase, which included testimony from acting ambassador William B. Taylor Jr. and deputy assistant secretary of state George Kent.

What to know about the people in today’s impeachment hearing Nov 13, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: the House will begin the public phase of its impeachment inquiry.

Who is testifying Wednesday and why do they matter? Nov 12, 2019

On Wednesday, two top State Department officials will testify publicly in the impeachment inquiry. On "Post Reports," Congressional reporter Amber Phillips says House Democrats hope these career diplomats can help win over a skeptical public.

White House infighting complicates response to impeachment inquiry Nov 12, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: th White House’s bifurcated and disjointed response to the impeachment inquiry has been fueled by a battle between acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney and White House counsel Pat Cipollone.

The impeachment inquiry finally goes public Nov 11, 2019

The public stage of the congressional impeachment inquiry begins Wednesday. On "Post Reports," senior congressional correspondent Paul Kane says Democrats hope to deliver a dramatic rendering of their case against President Trump.

A key question in the impeachment hearings is what exactly Trump himself ordered Nov 11, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: In the nearly 3,000 pages of interview transcripts from the House impeachment inquiry released last week, Trump often seems like a supporting character in someone else’s drama.

What to expect when public hearings begin Nov 08, 2019

Public hearings mark the beginning of the next phase in the impeachment inquiry, but what exactly does this next phase look like? How long will it last? And when might the inquiry wrap up? On “Can He Do That?” reporter Mike DeBonis has answers.

House Republicans looking at three possible fall guys to pin Ukraine blame and save Trump Nov 08, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: the House GOP's emerging plan to save Trump is to turn the blame on three of his deputies: E.U. Ambassador Gordon Sondland, personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and, possibly, acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney.

Barr declined to hold a news conference clearing Trump of wrongdoing on Ukraine Nov 07, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: President Trump wanted Bill Barr to hold a news conference declaring that the commander in chief had broken no laws during a phone call in which he pressed his Ukrainian counterpart to investigate a political rival.

When secret testimonies go public Nov 06, 2019

On "Can He Do That?“, Amber Phillips breaks down the key takeaways of secret testimony transcripts from the House impeachment inquiry released to the public this week. What new insights have we gained and what might we learn as more transcripts emerge?

Gordon Sondland changes his story Nov 06, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Gordon Sondland now says he told a top Ukrainian official that U.S. assistance to the country would likely resume only if Kyiv opened investigations requested by Trump that could be damaging to Joe Biden.

Released transcripts open a new phase of the impeachment inquiry Nov 05, 2019

House investigators have released the first transcripts from closed-door depositions taken as part of the impeachment inquiry. On "Post Reports," Karoun Demirjian details what we’ve learned.

An indicted Giuliani associate signals he may flip Nov 05, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: an attorney for Lev Parnas said last night that his client is willing to comply with the House impeachment inquiry.

Three Mulvaney aides plan to stonewall the impeachment inquiry this week Nov 04, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney’s allies in the administration plan to stonewall and obstruct the impeachment inquiry as much as possible in a bid to ingratiate themselves with President Trump.

Congress wants to hear from John Bolton. What might he tell them? Nov 01, 2019

Former national security adviser Bolton could offer firsthand insight into Ukraine-related events. But Bolton’s relationship with President Trump is complicated. On “Can He Do That?” reporter John Hudson explains what we can learn if Bolton testifies.

White House official corroborates diplomat’s account that Trump appeared to seek quid pro quo Nov 01, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: a White House adviser on Thursday corroborated key impeachment testimony from a senior U.S. diplomat.

Few defections expected by either party on today’s impeachment vote Oct 31, 2019

As depositions continue, the House is on track today to pass the set of rules governing the next phase of the impeachment inquiry.

House Democrats unveil rules for impeachment process. What changes now? Oct 30, 2019

Pending a House vote on the Democrats’ resolution, the stage will be set for the next phase of the impeachment probe. On “Can He Do That?” Mike DeBonis explains what the new procedures and rules mean for the events on Capitol Hill in the weeks ahead.

Republicans defend Purple Heart recipient in the face of Trump attacks Oct 30, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: President Trump and his allies on television lashed out yesterday at Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman as he testified under oath on Capitol Hill for more than 10 hours.

House Democrats prepare for first impeachment vote Oct 29, 2019

On "Post Reports," congressional reporter Mike DeBonis previews the House's upcoming vote on next steps for the impeachment inquiry. It's the most tangible step that House Democrats have so far taken toward removing President Trump from office.

An Army officer who heard the July 25 call will testify today about Trump’s foreign policy Oct 29, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, was part of a small group of White House officials assigned to listen in on Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

White House delayed Ukraine trade decision in August Oct 25, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: The White House’s trade representative in late August withdrew a recommendation to restore some of Ukraine’s trade privileges.

Republicans’ defense of Trump grows frantic. Will it work? Oct 24, 2019

On "Can He Do That?" reporter Toluse Olorunnipa explains what GOP lawmakers were trying to achieve Wednesday when they protested in the basement of the Capitol. What role do House Republicans play in defending the president?

Republicans storm closed-door impeachment hearing Oct 24, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: A group of Trump’s congressional allies escalated their complaints about the impeachment inquiry by barging into a secure facility on Capitol Hill where a Pentagon official was to testify.

Republican House members cry foul over closed-door hearings Oct 23, 2019

On "Post Reports," reporter Aaron Blake says Tuesday’s testimony from the acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, William B. Taylor Jr., is being hailed as “as a complete game changer” by Democrats. But Republicans pushed back against private testimony.

Taylor testifies Trump made Ukraine aid contingent on public pledge to investigate Bidens Oct 23, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: the explosive, closed-door testimony from acting ambassador William B. Taylor Jr. undermined Trump’s insistence that he never pressured Ukrainian officials in a potentially improper “quid pro quo.”

If a president is impeached, can they run for reelection? Oct 23, 2019

What actually happens to a president who’s impeached? On "Can He Do That?", law professor Jessica Levinson offers insight into how the law comes down on reelecting a president faced with an impeachment inquiry.

Who shaped U.S. policy on Ukraine? Oct 22, 2019

On "Post Reports," intelligence reporter Greg Miller describes Vladimir Putin’s role in shaping Trump’s view of Ukraine. “He is in Trump’s ear, in their conversations telling him how corrupt it is and how worthless it is.”

Trump soured on Ukraine after talking to Putin, as Russia tries to divide Americans on Instagram Oct 22, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: President Trump’s effort to pressure Ukraine for information he could use against political rivals came as he was being urged to adopt a hostile view of that country by its regional adversaries.

Cracks in Trump’s Republican firewall Oct 21, 2019

On "Post Reports," a look into an embattled White House. “Each new testimony offers at least one big bit of information that generally places the president and Rudy Giuliani squarely at the heart of this throbbing scandal,” says reporter Ashley Parker.

Trump nixed G-7 plans under pressure from Republicans Oct 21, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: President Trump abandoned his decision to host next year’s G7 summit at his private golf club in Florida after it became clear the move had alienated Republicans and given Democrats another possible article for impeachment.

Perry is resigning, as Mulvaney tries to walks back press room admission Oct 18, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Mick Mulvaney admitted during a news conference yesterday that President Trump withheld nearly $400 million in military aid in part to pressure Ukraine to pursue an investigation that could benefit him politically.

McConnell prepped Republicans for a Senate trial. Here’s what that trial might look like. Oct 18, 2019

Senate impeachment trials are rare in American history, but there are some rules and precedent. On “Can He Do That?“, reporter Paul Kane answers questions like: Can trial rules change by Senate vote? Who collects evidence? And does public opinion matter?

McConnell preps Senate GOP for impeachment trial amid another arrest and more depositions Oct 17, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told Republican senators Wednesday to be ready for an impeachment trial of Trump as soon as Thanksgiving.

Why a Seattle millionaire is at the center of the impeachment inquiry Oct 16, 2019

On "Post Reports," Aaron Davis explains to guest host Nicole Ellis the ascent of Gordon Sondland, the U.S. ambassador to the E.U., who is set to testify this week about President Trump's Ukraine calls at the heart of the Congressional impeachment inquiry.

A Democratic debate, in the shadow of impeachment Oct 16, 2019

On "Post Reports," reporter Amber Phillips shares her takeaways from the fourth Democratic presidential debate with guest host Nicole Ellis.

White House directed ‘three amigos’ to run Ukraine policy Oct 16, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney organized a meeting this spring in which officials were determined to take Ukraine policy out of the traditional channels.

Closed hearings, document deadlines and unanswered questions Oct 15, 2019

On the "Can He Do That?" podcast, Mike DeBonis explains information gathering on the Hill this week. Plus, we dig into whether closed door hearings are unusual for an investigation, and what the inquiry’s pace suggests about the Democrats’ strategy.

John Bolton called Rudy Giuliani a ‘hand grenade who’s going to blow everybody up' Oct 15, 2019

From "The Daily 202" podcast: Fiona Hill, former top Russia adviser at the White House, testified Monday that John Bolton, President Trump’s former national security adviser, was furious over Giuliani’s politically motivated activities in Ukraine.

How Trump’s Syria decision is testing GOP support Oct 11, 2019

On the "Can He Do That?" podcast, Dan Lamothe explains the complexities of the Turkey-Syria conflict. Then, Robert Costa explains how Trump’s decision to withdraw U.S. troops from the border area might be putting his political coalition at risk.

Congress requested depositions. The Trump administration blocked them. Who wins? Oct 08, 2019

On the "Can He Do That?" podcast, Reporter Shane Harris breaks down how the State Department blocked the U.S. ambassador to the EU from testifying to Congress. If few testimonies actually happen, what does that mean for the impeachment inquiry?

Does Trump’s urging China to investigate the Bidens complicate the impeachment inquiry? Oct 03, 2019

On the "Can He Do That?" podcast, reporter Aaron Blake explains what makes Trump’s request of China different from that of Ukraine and where the founders of our country stood on foreign interference in our government.

Are whistleblowers protected from the president? Oct 01, 2019

On the "Can He Do That?" podcast, President Trump’s effort to discredit, and reveal the name of, a government employee raises questions about legal protections for whistleblowers.

A whistleblower. A phone call. A tipping point. Sep 27, 2019

On the "Can He Do That?" podcast, reporter Matt Zapotosky explains what we learned from documents, transcripts and testimonies, and what happens next now that House Speaker Pelosi has opened a formal impeachment inquiry into the president.

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