What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off
Former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial begins on Tuesday, a solemn proceeding that will force lawmakers to relive the violent events of Jan. 6 as House Democrats prosecute their case for “incitement of insurrection.”
Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge
President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the U.S. Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office.
Republicans — and some Democrats — reject impeachment talk
The day after President Donald Trump was implicated in a federal crime, members of both parties dismissed talk of impeachment, with some Democrats expressing fears Wednesday about such a politically risky step, and Republicans shrugging off the accusations or withholding judgment.
Callers threaten Texas lawmaker who seeks Trump impeachment
A black Texas congressman said Saturday that he’s been threatened with lynching by callers infuriated over him seeking impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Alabama’s new governor no stranger to state politics
Within a span of minutes, Alabama’s lieutenant governor catapulted from a position of largely ceremonial duties to the state’s top political job.
Alabama GOP left to regroup after Gov. Bentley debacle
Alabama Republicans who pledged honest government when they won control of the state now have what might be their toughest job yet: picking up the pieces after a third top GOP leader was run out of office in only nine months.
Court rules Alabama governor’s impeachment can move forward
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley will face impeachment hearings beginning Monday after the state Supreme Court gave lawmakers the greenlight to move ahead with an effort to oust the governor, who is fighting to stay in office amid fallout from an affair with a top aide.
MSU student association president impeached
A political drama is unfolding at Mississippi State University after student association senators voted to begin impeachment proceedings against SA President JoJo Dodd after he publicly endorsed an election candidate.