Democratic lawmaker invokes Jared Kushner to accuse Republicans of hypocrisy over Biden impeachment ‘Do they really not know that Jared Kushner took $2bn from the Saudis?’ Jared Moskowitz asks The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Impeaching Biden is a desperate Republican gamble that will backfire The president isn’t exactly popular right now. But this attempt to humiliate him will scar everyone – including Republicans The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2023
Trump defends suspended attorney general Ken Paxton and calls impeachment trial ‘shameful’ Donald Trump accused Texas Republican of trying to forcible oust the suspended attorney general Ken Paxton by political motivation only The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Biden on Republican impeachment bid: ‘They want to shut down the government’ US president says he is ‘not focused on impeachment’ but believes inquiry is linked to Republican desire to achieve federal shutdown The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2023
Angry and frustrated, McCarthy finds that even a Biden impeachment inquiry isn't enough for GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is telling fellow Republicans threatening to oust him: Go ahead and try The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Hunter Biden’s lawyer criticizes charging decision as ‘bending to political pressure’ – as it happened Attorney says evidence has not change since charges were deemed unwarranted six weeks ago, as Republicans hit out at Bidens The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2023
If it’s September, it’s government meltdown time - Roll Call September is always stressful for Congress. But adding impeachment to the mix? Political Theater discusses the implications for this era of hard feelings. Roll Call · Sep 14, 2023
Biden finally breaks silence over McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry ‘They want to impeach me because they want to shut down the government,’ the president said The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Impeachment case against Biden: Republicans announce inquiry into US president In the US, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says the House of Representatives will open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. That's a long-shot effort to remove the Democrat from office after two impeachments of former Republican president Donald Trump. The focus is on Biden's youngest son, Hunter, and… France 24 · Sep 14, 2023
Even Boebert knows: Impeachment's a dud Newt Gingrich lost his House seat from Clinton's impeachment, but gained a lucrative career grifting conservatives Salon · Sep 14, 2023
Paxton trial updates, Sept. 14: AG supervisor refutes whistleblower claims Watch a livestream of the attorney general’s impeachment trial and get the latest updates as senators weigh his political future. The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2023
Defense set to begin in impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Lawyers for impeached Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton are set to start their defense Thursday in the trial to determine whether the Republican should be removed from office The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Utah GOP Sen. Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career The former Massachusetts governor and 2012 Republican presidential candidate says the country’s many challenges call for a younger generation or leaders to step up. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2023
The House has rested its case against Ken Paxton after a chaotic day for the prosecution The House prosecutors failed to call a star witness and battled with the defense attorneys over allegations the suspended attorney general had been bribed by Nate Paul. The Texas Tribune · Sep 14, 2023
Al Jazeera · Sep 14, 2023 All you need to know about Ken Paxton’s Texas impeachment trial The Texas attorney general – who earned national stature for challenging US President Biden – faces charges of bribery.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 13, 2023 Ken Paxton’s lawyer attacks allegation that home renovation was a bribe Drew Wicker, Paxton’s former personal assistant, testified at Paxton’s impeachment trial that his boss used four cell phones and ditched his security to meet with Nate Paul. But Wicker also provided Paxton’s lawyer with a chance to attack a central bribery allegation.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Why Trump’s DOJ could help Biden with House Republicans’ impeachment inquiry Republicans claim president profited from his son Hunter Biden’s foreign business deals but have so far failed to publicly produce any conclusive evidence
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Biden White House strategy for impeachment inquiry: Dismiss. Compartmentalize. Scold. Fundraise. The White House is working to stay above the fray on the historic impeachment proceedings launched ahead of the 2024 election by House Republicans
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 From failed presidential candidate to Trump’s Republican nemesis: The rise, fall and rise again of Mitt Romney Utah Republican failed to beat Obama in 2012 but made history in 2020 by becoming first senator to support impeachment of a president from his own party, writes John Bowden
Salon · Sep 13, 2023 McCarthy can't quench MAGA's thirst "If we have to begin every single day in Congress with the prayer, the pledge and the motion to vacate, so be it"
Salon · Sep 13, 2023 "The View" calls McCarthy "pathetic" The hosts weigh in on the impeachment inquiry into President Biden, calling for Republicans to show receipts
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2023 Kevin McCarthy’s move on Biden impeachment is folly The House speaker is nothing if not craven and power-hungry. He did what he had to do to stay in power, but he has no evidence for his case to impeach President Biden.
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Ted Cruz confidently declares evidence for Biden impeachment inquiry is only circumstantial ‘People are convicted and sent to jail every day of the week based on circumstantial evidence,’ Texas senator says
The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2023 The Republicans’ impeachment inquiry into Biden is laughably cynical This is a cudgel to try to create the false impression that Biden’s misdeeds, if any, are equal to Donald Trump’s
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Fetterman gives sarcastic reaction to Biden impeachment inquiry: ‘It’s devastating’ ‘Don’t do it. Please don’t do it,’ the Pennsylvania Democrat says in mocking tone