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POLITICS February 9, 2021

Six GOP senators vote that Trump impeachment trial is constitutional and can proceed

The Senate agreed to consider the case against Trump by a 56-44 vote following hours of arguments by the former president’s legal team and House impeachment managers.

Fox News Flash February 9, 2021

Jonathan Turley: Constitutionality of Trump impeachment is ‘very interesting and unresolved issue’

Is former President Donald Trump's impeachment trial by the Senate constitutional? According to George Washington University law professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley, the matter is a "close question."

Trump Impeachment February 9, 2021

Senate votes Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

The Senate voted Tuesday to move ahead with the unprecedented impeachment trial of former President Trump after listening to nearly four hours of arguments on whether it is constitutional to try a president who is already out of office. 

Live Coverage February 9, 2021

Live Updates: First day of Trump impeachment trial sees debate between Democrats, defense lawyers

The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began on Tuesday with opening statements and debate between House impeachment managers and Trump's defense lawyers.

POLITICS February 9, 2021

Trump impeachment manager Raskin delivers tearful speech on family's experience at Capitol riot

Rep. Jamie Raskin, the House’s lead manager of impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, cited the terror experienced by members of his family during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot during a tearful argument in favor of conviction on the Senate floor on Tuesday afternoon.

Trump Impeachment February 9, 2021

Dems in Trump trial use graphic video of Capitol attack; Trump lawyers' video shows 'lust' for impeachment

Democratic impeachment managers wasted no time reminding senators of the horrors of the violent Jan. 6 Capitol riot in an effort to make a vivid and personal case for conviction against former President Trump on charges he incited the insurrection. 

Trump Impeachment February 9, 2021

Michael van der Veen: What to know about Trump impeachment defense attorney

The pre-trial brief filed by former President Donald Trump's defense team had one extra name on it besides the two widely-reported attorneys leading his impeachment defense in the Senate: Michael T. van der Veen. 

Florida February 9, 2021

Trump's Mar-a-Lago residency deliberated by Palm Beach Town Council

Town officials in Palm Beach, Fla., heard oral arguments Tuesday morning on whether or not former President Donald Trump should be permitted to continue living at his Mar-a-Lago luxury club and golf resort.

White House February 9, 2021

Psaki: Biden not weighing in on Trump impeachment trial because 'he's not a pundit’

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Tuesday said President Biden is not weighing in on former President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial because “he’s not a pundit,” while maintaining that he will not watch the proceedings.

Trump Impeachment February 9, 2021

Leahy, presiding over Trump impeachment in Senate, vows to conduct trial 'with fairness to all'

The Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump officially began Tuesday afternoon, and presiding officer Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., promised to conduct the proceedings fairly.

Fox News Flash February 9, 2021

Sen. Kennedy on impeachment trial: Dems want to equate Trump voters with ‘nutjobs’ who stormed Capitol

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said on Tuesday that he does not believe former President Trump will be convicted in the Senate and that his trial is a “poorly-camouflaged” attempt by the Washington establishment to equate Trump voters with the “nutjobs” that broke into the Capitol.