President Donald Trump impeached by US House for abuse of power
The Democratic-led House passed the abuse of power article of impeachment on a largely party-line 230-197 vote. The House then proceeded with a vote on a second article of impeachment charging Donald Trump with obstruction of Congress.
Dec 19, 2019, 07:17 AM IST
As impeachment probe starts new phase, Donald Trump promises another transcript
Donald Trump is the fourth US president to face impeachment. None were removed from office, although Richard Nixon resigned as he faced almost certain impeachment in 1974 over the Watergate scandal.
Nov 12, 2019, 18:38 PM IST
Explainer: Is it illegal for Donald Trump or Congress to name the impeachment whistleblower?
Democrats, some Republicans, and members of the US intelligence community have strongly objected to the effort, calling it everything from inappropriate to illegal. Here is what US law says about how whistleblowers in the intelligence community should file complaints, and the punishments for retaliation and identification.
Nov 08, 2019, 06:46 AM IST
In impeachment testimony, US diplomat says she was told to tweet support for Donald Trump
Michael McKinley, a former top adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, told US House of Representatives committees that injecting domestic politics weakened diplomacy.
Nov 05, 2019, 06:37 AM IST
Republicans seek whistleblower's identity in impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump
The skirmish revealed a growing dispute between the two sides, as Republicans say they need to hear from the intelligence official who initially raised the alarm over Trump`s attempts to get Ukraine to investigate his political rivals in order to assess the whistleblower`s credibility.
Oct 30, 2019, 06:42 AM IST
Donald Trump seeks whistleblower sources, mentions treason: Reports
The whistleblower report has triggered a controversy and prompted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat, to launch a formal impeachment inquiry this week into the Republican president.
Sep 27, 2019, 07:00 AM IST
