Explainer: How impeachment works and why Donald Trump is unlikely to be removed
The founders of the United States feared presidents abusing their powers, so they included in the Constitution a process for removing one from office. The president, under the Constitution, can be removed from office for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and misdemeanors."
Dec 17, 2019, 06:40 AM IST
Donald Trump impeachment looms as US House committee approves charges
A divided House Judiciary Committee voted 23-17 along party lines to approve articles of impeachment charging Donald Trump with abusing the power of his office over the Ukraine scandal and obstructing House Democrats` attempts to investigate him for it.
Dec 14, 2019, 06:50 AM IST
Donald Trump accuses impeachment witness of lying, defends use of personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani
Donald Trump made his remarks the day after the fifth and final scheduled day of public hearings in the US House of Representatives inquiry, which threatens his presidency even as he seeks re-election in November 2020.
Nov 23, 2019, 07:29 AM IST
Explainer: How does impeachment of a US president work?
The founders of the United States feared presidents abusing their powers, so they included in the Constitution a process for removing one from office. The president, under the Constitution, can be removed from office for "Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanours."
Nov 22, 2019, 09:44 AM IST
US impeachment probe to enter high-stakes phase with public hearings next week
In a move that raises the stakes ahead of a presidential election year, Democrats said on Wednesday the US House of Representatives Intelligence Committee would hold open hearings with three career US diplomats who have expressed alarm about Trump’s dealings with Ukraine.
Nov 07, 2019, 06:48 AM IST
Despite Donald Trump's order, US diplomat speaks to impeachment panel
Democrats in the US House of Representatives are examining whether there are grounds to impeach Donald Trump for asking Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a July 25 phone call to look into unsubstantiated allegations about political rival Joe Biden.
Oct 16, 2019, 06:56 AM IST
Pompeo denounces 'harassment' of US State Department in Trump impeachment probe
The US State Department has issued an initial response to a Congressional request for documents as part of an impeachment investigation of President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Saturday.
Oct 05, 2019, 19:55 PM IST
Donald Trump slams impeachment probe as hoax as Democrats seek White House documents
"It`s a whole hoax, and you know who`s playing into the hoax? People like you and the fake news media that we have in this country," Donald Trump said. He told the reporter not to be “rude” and repeatedly evaded the question.
Oct 03, 2019, 06:53 AM IST
