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Trump survives impeachment: US president cleared of both chargesSenators vote to acquit the president of abusing his powers and of obstructing Congress, meaning he can stay in office

Trump survives impeachment: US president cleared of both chargesSenators vote to acquit the president of abusing his powers and of obstructing Congress, meaning he can stay in office

Donald Trump has been acquitted by the Senate of obstructing Congress and abusing the power of his office as president.The vote brings to an end only the third presidential impeachment trial in US history and comes as the president is in the early days of his re-election campaign.The Senate voted 52-48 to acquit Mr Trump … Continue reading Trump survives impeachment: US president cleared of both chargesSenators vote to acquit the president of abusing his powers and of obstructing Congress, meaning he can stay in office →

Republicans vote in favour of impeachment trial rules, ending day one

Republicans vote in favour of impeachment trial rules, ending day one

Republicans voted in favour of Senate leader Mitch McConnell’s proposed rules for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. The resolution passed in the early hours of Wednesday morning in a 53 to 47 vote that was along strict party lines. Republicans hold the cards at impeachment trial, but this can change The resolution established … Continue reading Republicans vote in favour of impeachment trial rules, ending day one →