Trump team concludes defence and argues against calling Bolton
US president Donald Trump’s legal team argued has forcefully against the relevance of testimony from John Bolton as they concluded their impeachment trial defence.
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Trump team: Impeachment not about ‘unsourced manuscripts’
US president Donald Trump’s legal team is nearing the end of his impeachment trial defence, painting him and his aides as hounded by investigation and taking a dismissive swipe at an unpublished book by John Bolton that is said to contradict a key defence argument.
Impeachment trial: Democrats say oust Donald Trump or ‘it’s not going to stop’
US Democratic House prosecutors concluded their final arguments on Friday at Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, arguing the president would continue to abuse his position ahead of the 2020 election unless Congress intervenes to remove him from office.
Democrats decry impeachment rules as ‘cover-up’
President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial quickly burst into a partisan fight as proceedings began unfolding at the Capitol.
US braces for Donald Trump’s impeachment trial
White House lawyers have argued for a swift rejection of “flimsy” charges against Donald Trump on the eve of the historic impeachment trial against the US president.
Elizabeth Warren accuses Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar in Iowa debate
Elizabeth Warren accused Bernie Sanders of calling her a liar before a national television audience during a post-debate exchange in which she refused to shake his outstretched hand, according to audio released by CNN.
Sexism row dominates final Democratic debate
The ongoing sexism row between Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders headlined the final Democratic debate before voting commences.
Joe Biden gets endorsement from man who nearly won presidency
John Kerry, the former US secretary of state and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, is endorsing Joe Biden for president, buoying the former vice president’s argument that his international experience should be a deciding factor for voters in 2020.
Michael Bloomberg apologises for ‘stop and frisk’ police practice
Michael Bloomberg has apologised for his longstanding support of the controversial “stop-and-frisk” police strategy, before a potential Democratic presidential run.
North Korea calls Joe Biden a ‘rabid dog’ for insulting its dignity
North Korea has called former US Vice President Joe Biden a “rabid dog” that “must be beaten to death with a stick” in its latest swipe against foreign and political leaders it sees as hostile to its leadership.
Trump impeachment: US diplomat acknowledges what Democrats call quid pro quo
A US diplomat has revised the evidence he previously gave to a congressional impeachment investigation into President Donald Trump.
Trump plugs son’s book while accusing Biden family of self-dealing
US President Donald Trump has accused former vice president Joe Biden of major ethical lapses and criticised Mr Biden’s son for allegedly profiting from his father’s office.
Whistleblower must be brought forward to testify, says Trump
The whistleblower who raised alarms about US president Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and sparked a Democratic-led impeachment inquiry is willing to answer written questions submitted by Republicans in US congress.
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend pick their favourite for next US president
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have revealed Elizabeth Warren is their pick to be the next president of the US.