Republican lawmakers, opposing Trump impeachment, cite crucifixion of Jesus
Two U.S. Republican lawmakers on Wednesday opposed the impeachment of President Donald Trump with remarks that alluded to the Biblical account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, causing the phrase “Trump to Jesus” to trend on Twitter.
‘Civics lesson’ or ‘sham trial?’ Key moments in the U.S. House impeachment debate
A bitterly divided U.S. House of Representatives engaged in an impeachment debate before historic votes on two charges accusing President Donald Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress.
Explainer: The case for Trump’s impeachment – and the case against it
The Democratic-controlled U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday to formally charge President Donald Trump, a Republican, with “high crimes and misdemeanors,” making him only the third U.S. president in history to be impeached.
Factbox: Abuse of power, obstruction – the charges against Trump explained
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday to impeach President Donald Trump on charges that he abused the power of his office and obstructed Congress in its investigation of his dealings with Ukraine.
Factbox: Trump impeachment – What happens next?
The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives will hold a historic vote on Wednesday on whether to impeach President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Accused British member of ‘Dark Overlord’ hacking collective appears in U.S. court
A man from the United Kingdom who prosecutors say was a member of the hacking collective known as “The Dark Overlord” appeared in a federal court in St. Louis, Missouri, on Wednesday following his extradition to face conspiracy and identity theft charg…
Seeking fresh momentum, Democrat Warren recalibrates ‘Medicare for All’ rhetoric
Elizabeth Warren has recalibrated her rhetoric on Medicare for All, as concerns about her support for replacing private insurance with a government-run plan continue to buffet her once-surging Democratic presidential campaign.
Illinois pension consolidation law will help cities, but nagging liabilities remain
Legislation signed into law on Wednesday by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to consolidate 649 local public safety worker retirement systems is a positive step, but will not end funding problems for cities, credit rating agency analysts said.
R. Kelly pleads not guilty to bribing official to get fake ID for Aaliyah
Singer R. Kelly on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to bribing an official to get a fake identification document for singer Aaliyah, then 15, the day before he married her, the latest charge in a criminal case accusing him of running a years-long scheme to…
U.S. appeals court voids Obamacare ‘individual mandate’
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Wednesday that a component of the Obamacare law is unconstitutional but stopped short of declaring that the rest of the landmark 2010 healthcare statute must also be struck down.
