Politics

  • John Bolton Casts Shadow Over Trump Impeachment Defense

    As President Trump’s legal team continues their case for acquittal, a report in The New York Times about an alleged conversation between Trump and Bolton — contained in a draft of the former national security adviser’s book manuscript — could change the equation for some senators who are undecided on calling witnesses.And, Joe Biden and Rudy Guiliani were both discussed at length today as the president’s lawyers attempt to reframe and undercut the arguments made by Democratic House impeachment managers.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.

  • Trump’s Legal Team Begins Impeachment Defense, Says The President Did ‘Nothing Wrong’

    President Trump “did absolutely nothing wrong,” White House counsel Pat Cipollone said Saturday, as lawyers representing the president got their first shot to poke holes in the impeachment case made this week by Democrats.Saturday’s proceedings, which lasted a little more than two hours, set up the White House arguments in the impeachment trial. The president’s team told senators that the House managers selectively withheld evidence in their arguments against the president.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Congressional correspondent Kelsey Snell, and justice correspondent Ryan Lucas.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.

  • Weekly Roundup: Friday, January 24

    Democratic impeachment managers conclude their opening arguments Friday night in the Senate Impeachment trial. The president’s defense team begins their arguments Saturday morning, a timeslot President Trump referred to as “Death Valley in T.V.”And is the country more prepared for misinformation and election interference now than it was in 2016? NPR’s Secure Your Vote series documents the progress and continuing challenges.This episode: campaign correspondent Scott Detrow, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, congressional correspondent Susan Davis, political reporter Miles Parks, and Election Security editor Phil Ewing.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.

  • Watch: Senate Impeachment Trial

    The Senate is holding a trial on the impeachment of President Trump, who is accused of abusing his power and obstructing Congress.