Meet Trump's Impeachment Defense Team
Trump's current legal team came together a little more than a week ago. It happened after the former president and his previous defense team mutually agreed to part ways late last month.
Politics & Government
Article Of Impeachment Cites Trump's 'Incitement' Of Capitol Insurrection
The article of impeachment references Trump's repeated false claims of widespread voter fraud, as well as comments during a rally ahead of the riot. Read the full text of the resolution.
Most Senators, Including All Democrats, Have Received Vaccine. But Trial Still Risky
At least 72 senators have received at least one shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, but the hours required in the chamber still raise health concerns.
A Pa. Swing County Claims Both A Trump Lawyer And Impeachment Manager As Its Own
Although it's a coincidence on opposing sides of the impeachment, Bruce Castor Jr. and Rep. Madeleine Dean's presence is symbolic of the outsize role that Montgomery County has in national politics.
Fox News Asks Court To Dismiss $2.7 Billion Defamation Suit
Smartmatic, an election technology company, sued the network for its "disinformation campaign" waged by people unhappy with President Biden's election victory.
'I Said The Opposite': Criticism Of Trump's Impeachment Defense Intensifies
A constitutional law professor whose work is cited extensively by Trump lawyers in their impeachment defense brief says his work has been seriously misrepresented.
Elon Poll Finds More N.C. Residents Favor Getting COVID-19 Vaccine
An Elon University poll released Tuesday shows that a growing number of North Carolinians are in favor of getting the COVID-19-vaccine.
Trump's 2nd Impeachment Trial Starts With Debate On Constitutionality
Donald Trump became the first president impeached twice after the House voted to approve an article on inciting an insurrection. It's unlikely enough Republicans will join Democrats to convict him.
Is It Unconstitutional To Put A Former President On Trial?
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to Daniel Goldman, former lead counsel for House Democrats in the first Trump impeachment trial, about the Democrats' argument in Trump's second impeachment trial.
NPR Investigative Team Examines Criminal Cases Related To Insurrection
Over 200 people have been arrested and charged in connection with the Capitol insurrection. An NPR examination has revealed many charged explicitly said they were inspired by then-President Trump.