Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Biden releases statement after Senate acquits Trump in US Capitol riot

President Joe Biden released a statement after the Senate failed to convict former president Donald Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.

February 13, 2021 10:04pm CST

Trump claims his movement 'has only just begun' after acquittal in 2nd impeachment trial

Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”

February 13, 2021 3:33pm CST

Trump acquitted: With 10 votes shy of conviction, Senate acquits for incitement of insurrection

The Senate voted 57-43 in a rare Saturday session to acquit former president Donald Trump for his alleged role in the deadly siege on the U.S. Capitol, falling short of the 67 votes needed for a conviction.

February 13, 2021 2:52pm CST

'I don't know why you're laughing': Trump impeachment lawyer offended by Senate chamber's laughter

During a brief debate prior to the vote over whether the Senate would call witnesses, the Senate chamber was scolded after laughing during remarks from Trump impeachment lawyer Michael van der Veen.

February 13, 2021 11:24am CST

Sen. McConnell will vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial

Word of McConnell’s decision came Saturday before what is expected to be a final day in the historic trial on the charge that Trump incited an insurrection in the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

February 13, 2021 11:16am CST

Trump defense rests in impeachment trial, saying Dems urge supporters to 'fight,' too

The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump is speeding toward a conclusion and near-certain acquittal, perhaps as soon as Saturday.

February 12, 2021 2:42pm CST

Dems wrap opening arguments in impeachment trial, saying rioters acted on Trump's 'order'

Prosecutors wrapped up an emotional two days of opening arguments in the impeachment trial, with Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.

February 11, 2021 9:07pm CST

Impeachment trial: New video evidence shows senators fleeing, police begging on radio for help

For the first time, senators saw detailed security video of the break-in and heard grim emergency calls from Capitol police pleading for back-up as they were overwhelmed.

February 10, 2021 9:14pm CST

Trump fires two key impeachment witnesses - Alexander Vindman, Gordon Sondland

President Donald Trump fired two key witnesses during his impeachment trial - ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, and National Security Council aide, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman.

February 7, 2020 7:54pm CST

‘Total acquittal:’ Trump delivers impeachment 'victory' speech from White House

President Donald Trump held a “victory” speech in the White House Tuesday, one day after the Senate acquitted him in his impeachment trial.

February 6, 2020 12:25pm CST

Trump plans Thursday ‘victory’ statement from White House in wake of impeachment acquittal

The president plans to make his impeachment statement at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT at The White House.

February 6, 2020 10:49am CST

Trump unleashes fury at impeachment enemies at prayer event

“They have done everything possible to destroy us and by so doing very badly hurt our nation,” said Trump, who triumphantly held up copies of two newspapers with huge "ACQUITTED!" headlines as he took the stage.

February 6, 2020 9:02am CST

Impeachment trial: Split Senate votes to acquit Trump on abuse of power, obstruction of Congress

A majority of senators expressed unease with Trump's pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. But the final tallies — 52-48 favoring acquittal of abuse of power, 53-47 of obstruction of Congress' investigation — fell short.

February 5, 2020 8:43pm CST