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Senate passes measure to curb Trump's war powers in rare bipartisan vote

February 13, 2020

Senate passes measure to curb Trump's war powers in rare bipartisan vote

The Senate on Thursday passed a bipartisan resolution to curb President Trump’s ability to wage war against Iran in rare defiance of the White House and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.

McConnell swipes at Dems after impeachment vote: 'We won and they lost'

February 11, 2020

McConnell swipes at Dems after impeachment vote: 'We won and they lost'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., had differing views on the impact of President Trump's impeachment acquittal on Tuesday, with each claiming victory for their own party.

After impeachment acquittal, Senate confirms another Trump court pick over Dem objections

February 11, 2020

After impeachment acquittal, Senate confirms another Trump court pick over Dem objections

Minutes after Chief Justice John Roberts gaveled out President Trump's impeachment trial, which had consumed the Senate for almost three weeks, Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., got right back to what he's said is his top priority -- confirming judges.

McConnell: Trump's impeachment was a 'colossal political mistake' by Democrats

February 5, 2020

McConnell: Trump's impeachment was a 'colossal political mistake' by Democrats

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told Fox News Wednesday that Democrats' impeachment of President Trump had backfired and instead united the Republican Party behind the commander-in-chief.

McConnell calls impeachment 'a colossal political mistake' for Democrats

February 5, 2020

McConnell calls impeachment 'a colossal political mistake' for Democrats

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters following President Trump's acquittal on both articles of impeachment

Johnny 'Joey' Jones: Football reminds us that America endures and sports can bridge any partisan divide

February 1, 2020

Johnny 'Joey' Jones: Football reminds us that America endures and sports can bridge any partisan divide

Partisan impeachment proceedings might win today’s headlines but our love and celebration of professional sports will be the real winner when the history books are written.

Final Trump impeachment vote teed up for next week after GOP blocks Dem effort for new witnesses

January 31, 2020

Final Trump impeachment vote teed up for next week after GOP blocks Dem effort for new witnesses

Republicans in the Senate secured enough votes Friday evening to reject Democratic efforts to extend the Trump impeachment trial and call new witnesses, paving the way for the widely expected acquittal of President Trump next week on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress over his dealings with Ukraine.

Dems work to draw out impeachment finale, potentially pushing final vote into next week

January 31, 2020

Dems work to draw out impeachment finale, potentially pushing final vote into next week

The Senate impeachment trial is increasingly expected to drag out until next week -- and potentially through President Trump's planned State of the Union address -- despite the widespread expectation of acquittal in the end.

Mark Levin tweets ask waffling GOP senators why 'disgruntled' John Bolton should testify

January 28, 2020

Mark Levin tweets ask waffling GOP senators why 'disgruntled' John Bolton should testify

"Life, Liberty & Levin" host Mark Levin demanded answers from three Republican senators Tuesday after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told members of his caucus that he doesn't yet have enough votes to block the calling of witnesses -- like ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton -- in President Trump's impeachment trial.

Joy Behar: In a 'just world' without McConnell, Bolton would be impeachment trial's 'smoking gun'

January 28, 2020

Joy Behar: In a 'just world' without McConnell, Bolton would be impeachment trial's 'smoking gun'

"The View" co-host Joy Behar suggested on Tuesday that former National Security Adviser John Bolton's claims should be a "smoking gun" in President Trump's impeachment trial.