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If GOP Senate Saves Trump, He Can Face Impeachment Again, Rep. Al Green Says
A two-thirds supermajority in the Republican-controlled Senate is still required to convict President Trump.
Democrats Should Go After Trump’s Full Corruption, Not Just Ukraine
Ralph Nader says the articles of impeachment against Trump are “far too narrow and perilous.”
McConnell Vows “Total Coordination” With Trump on Senate Impeachment Process
McConnell's comments are unsurprising confirmation that the Senate doesn't plan to allow an objective impeachment trial.
Trump Will Likely Use Senate Trial to Push His Conspiracy Theories
All the Democrats can do is avoid giving too much oxygen to the other side's alternate reality.
Senate Version of Violence Against Women Act “Undercuts Tribal Sovereignty”
The Republican's reauthorization bill would undermine tribal courts.
Mike Pompeo Reportedly Plans to Quit to Run for Senate
The secretary of state reportedly aims to launch a Senate bid before the impeachment maelstrom drags him down.
Senate Investigates IRS Whistleblower Complaint That GOP Hid From Democrats
A career IRS official has alleged improper interference on audits of Trump's or Pence's tax returns.
Jeff Sessions Praises Trump in Announcing Bid for Old Alabama Senate Seat
Sessions tries to reconcile with his former boss in his first campaign ad, saying: “He has my strong support.”
GOP’s Senate Majority Could Be in Peril, Thanks to Trump
As Trump's behavior gets more erratic, the GOP is showing signs of distancing itself from the president.
2020 Budget Proposal Would Underfund Health, Job Training, Education Programs
The Senate Appropriations Committee is proposing up to $2.7 billion in cuts to labor, health and education programs.