House Speaker Nancy Pelosi

Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act

Pelosi unveils $3T coronavirus aid package for Friday vote

1:43 am May 13, 2020

Washington: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled a more than $3 trillion coronavirus aid package on Tuesday, providing nearly $1 trillion in aid for states, cities and local governments, aid to essential workers, and a new round of cash payments to individuals. The House is expected to vote on the package as soon as Friday, but […]

Will Trump's mishandling of records leave a hole in history?

Trump faces accusers: What to watch during his big speech

8:45 pm February 4, 2020

Washington: Who’s clapping now? On the brink of his Senate acquittal, President Donald Trump will be unleashing “relentless optimism” during his third State of the Union address on Tuesday, a speech designed to pivot from his impeachment to his drive for reelection. Trump is speaking from a position of strength, with nearly complete control of […]

Trump says he’s open to trial witnesses — but backtracks

11:39 pm January 22, 2020

Washington: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is open to new witnesses at his impeachment trial, a major demand by Democratic prosecutors, but he immediately backtracked, suggesting it could never happen despite what he said was his willingness. Separately, Trump’s lawyers let a deadline pass without filing a motion to outright dismiss the […]

Crimes? Impeachment prosecutors, defense lay out arguments

What to watch as impeachment trial takes off

9:10 pm January 21, 2020

Washington: Senators like to float above messy politics in what’s known by some as the dignified “upper chamber,” home of Congress’ cooler heads and lofty rhetoric. But as a court of President Donald Trump’s impeachment, the Senate beginning Tuesday might seem more like the economy cabin of an oversold flight on an especially tense, mandatory […]

Trump impeachment trial to begin with rules fight, long days

8:57 pm January 21, 2020

Washington: President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is set to unfold at the Capitol, a contentious proceeding over whether to remove him from office for pressuring Ukraine to investigate his Democratic rivals and obstructing Congress’ ensuing investigation. As the Senate reconvenes with Chief Justice John Roberts presiding, a first test will come midday Tuesday when the […]

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