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Trump overshadows the Democratic candidates in Iowa ahead of the caucuses Jan 31, 2020

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At a pivotal, potentially energizing moment for Democrats, preparing for the first votes of their long-awaited effort to unseat Trump, the presidential candidates found themselves reacting to his massive shadow rather than setting their own course.

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

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President Trump’s legal team offered a startling defense yesterday as senators debated his fate in the impeachment trial, arguing that presidents could do nearly anything so long as they believe their reelection is in the public interest.

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

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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.

Growing agitation among Senate Republicans for witnesses Jan 28, 2020

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Sensational revelations from President Trump’s former national security adviser 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.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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

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