WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump was on the brink of ending the darkest chapter of his tumultuous presidency on Monday as the U.S. Senate began the final phase of his impeachment trial that will almost certainly conclude on Wednesday with…
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What the Iowa caucuses could mean for Democratic presidential candidates
Five Democratic candidates are considered to have viable shots at winning or placing highly in the Iowa caucuses on Monday, the first nominating contest of the 2020 presidential election. FILE PHOTO: Five 2020 Democratic presidential candidates are seen in a…
Democratic White House contenders face first test in Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Democrats kick off what could be a bruising nominating process when they gather at caucus sites around the state on Monday to begin choosing a challenger to President Donald Trump. FILE PHOTO: Several of the…
End draws near in Trump impeachment trial as Democrats likely to fall short in vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial faces a climactic vote on Friday, when senators are due to decide whether to call witnesses and prolong the historic proceeding or instead bring them to the swift conclusion that Trump wants.…
Senator Romney to vote for Trump impeachment trial witnesses
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) is pursued by reporters prior to the resumption of the Senate impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid WASHINGTON (Reuters) –…
Former lawmaker Delaney ends 2020 Democratic presidential bid
FILE PHOTO: John Delaney appears on stage at a First in the West Event at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., November 17, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first Democrat to formally declare a run for…
Senate to question legal teams in Trump impeachment trial
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate will begin up to two days of questioning the prosecution and defense in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial on Wednesday, ahead of a crucial vote later in the week on whether to call witnesses.…
Explainer: Why the fight over witnesses looms large in Trump’s trial
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump is nearing a pivotal vote on whether to hear from witnesses requested by Senate Democrats arguing for his removal from office. FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to…
Background checks and bump stock bans: 2020 Democrats on gun control
(Reuters) – With more than 15,000 people killed by gun violence in the United States last year – not counting suicides – Democrats running for their party’s presidential nomination are pointing to inaction in Washington as evidence they should be…
Explainer: Why Iowa? How one rural state picks presidential nominees
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Utilizing a complicated in-person caucus system, the first contest in the Democratic presidential primary will take place in Iowa on Feb. 3. FILE PHOTO: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden speaks during…