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President Trump is officially on trial. Lead House manager Adam Schiff began his opening argument today by emphasizing abuse of power and appealing to the Senate's 'common sense.' CNN congressional reporter Lauren Fox describes the historic scene and provides insight on the Democrats' ongoing search for four moderate Republicans to aid their quest for documents and witnesses. Plus, CNN legal analyst Shan Wu evaluates the arguments set forth by both sides with CNN political director David Chalian. via Knit

The Senate Majority Leader is famously unflappable, but Mitch McConnell yielded to pressure from moderates within the Republican party and changed his rules resolution at the last minute. Yet Democrats remain outraged, calling McConnell's proposal a "national disgrace." Is a fair trial possible? CNN political director David Chalian gets the latest updates on the contentious debate from CNN Politics congressional reporter Alex Rogers. Plus, CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin explains how the rules will shape the proceedings. via Knit

A new CNN poll reveals that most Americans want to hear from witnesses at the Senate trial. But will Republicans be able to resist the political pressure and rally behind President Trump's desire for a speedy acquittal? And what role will Alan Dershowtiz play on Trump's defense team? Meanwhile, Congressman Adam Schiff alleges that the intelligence community is holding up pertinent information on the Ukraine investigation because they don't want to damage the Trump administration. CNN political director David Chalian dives into the latest impeachment developments with CNN senior writer Zach Wolf and CNN political commentator Maria Cardona. via Knit

President Trump has made some high-profile additions to his legal team - including Ken Starr, the independent counsel who oversaw the investigation that led to Bill Clinton's impeachment. But what rules will govern the trial? CNN political director David Chalian dives into the state of play with CNN reporter Haley Byrd. Plus, Sarah Wire, the chair of the Standing Committee of Correspondents, provides insight on the fight for full press access at the trial. via Knit

It's official. For just the third time in American history, the President of the United States faces an impeachment trial in the Senate. The pomp and circumstance of the carefully choreographed day underscore its importance. Meanwhile, the fight over witnesses and documentary evidence grows as Lev Parnas provides new details about the pressure campaign to get Ukraine to investigate the Bidens. But is he credible? CNN political director David Chalian contextualizes a consequential day in the impeachment saga with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN crime and justice reporter Katelyn Polantz. via Knit

It's been a whirlwind 24 hours. Yesterday, explosive new evidence from Lev Parnas - the Ukrainian-American businessman with ties to Rudy Giuliani - suggested that the then-ambassador to Ukraine was under surveillance before she was quickly fired by the Trump administration. Last night, the Democratic presidential contenders rallied around the President's impeachment. And this morning, the House members who'll 'prosecute' the impeachment case were unveiled. CNN senior writer Zach Wolf dives into the latest developments with CNN White House correspondent Stephen Collinson and CNN legal analyst Shan Wu. via Knit

Speaker Pelosi is finally ready to transmit the articles of impeachment. The House will vote on impeachment managers tomorrow, setting up a Senate trial next week. Will it overshadow the 2020 election? Will a Trump acquittal boost his chances at reelection? Plus, CNN political director David Chalian previews the first Democratic debate of the year with CNN chief political correspondent Dana Bash. via Knit

The impeachment drama is about to enter a new phase: the Senate trial. But the fight over what rules will govern the proceedings continues. The White House now wants to preserve the option of moving to swiftly dismiss the charges against President Donald Trump after opening arguments. Meanwhile, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is working to keep his conference unified. CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny also delve into the 2020 race as tensions emerge between Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. via Knit

After a contentious standoff, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi finally signaled that she will transmit the articles of impeachment, which will likely trigger the Senate trial next week. What did the Democrats gain with their delay? CNN political director David Chalian and CNN national security reporter Jeremy Herb discuss the mood among moderate GOP Senators. Plus, CNN political commentator Karen Finney - who worked in the Clinton administration during the last presidential impeachment - compares and contrasts the then and now. via Knit

The Speaker of the House is taking her time. Despite pressure to transmit the articles of impeachment, Nancy Pelosi announced that she'll act "soon" when she's "ready." Meanwhile, President Trump is contemplating who should defend him at the Senate trial. Plus, what potential witness might be the most damaging to the president? CNN political director David Chalian unpacks a day of consequential developments with CNN Politics congressional reporter Alex Rogers and CNN national security & legal analyst Susan Hennessey. via Knit

They're both political heavyweights and neither seem prepared to budge. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi continues to hold on to the articles of impeachment, while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell refuses to commit to witnesses at the trial. Who's winning the waiting game? Plus, might new information emerge that damages President Trump's defense? CNN political director David Chalian analyzes the political back-and-forth with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN legal analyst Michael Zeldin. via Knit

The Senate majority leader is unflappable. Despite pressure stemming from both John Bolton's willingness to testify and constant criticism from Democratic leaders, Mitch McConnell is confident he can start the impeachment trial without committing to witnesses. Plus, will Senators from either party cross party lines when it comes to setting the trial rules? CNN political director David Chalian examines what the Senate trial will look like with CNN Chief National Correspondent John King and CNN Legal Analyst Ross Garber. via Knit

Ambassador John Bolton shocked the world today. The former National Security Advisor, who reportedly described the Trump administration's efforts to pressure Ukraine as a 'drug deal,' announced that he was willing to testify at the upcoming Senate trial if he's subpoenaed. What might he reveal? And why is he speaking out now? Plus, will the GOP outmaneuver Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she continues to refuse to transmit the articles of impeachment? CNN political director David Chalian dives into the latest headlines with CNN senior writer Zach Wolf and CNN political commentator Alice Stewart. via Knit

Two major political dramas are overlapping - the impeachment of President Trump and the 2020 presidential race. How do these two historic events impact each other? How will the Senate trial affect the individual Democratic candidates as they gear up for the primaries and caucuses? And which party will leverage impeachment most effectively in order to drive voters to the polls? CNN political director David Chalian and CNN political reporter Dan Merica delve into political consequences of an impeachment amidst a primary election. via Knit

President Donald Trump made history when he became just the third U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives. This week, CNN political director David Chalian and CNN senior writer Zach Wolf revisit the dramatic moments that led up to this consequential event, providing important context and analysis along the way. via Knit

The July 25th phone call between Presidents Trump and Zelensky is one of the most scrutinized events in American history. Yet, new details about that day are emerging. Should Democrats have waited to learn more before proceeding with impeachment? Plus, will impeachment galvanize Trump supporters? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf discusses the latest developments with CNN reporter and producer Marshall Cohen and CNN political analyst Sarah Isgur. Subscribe to Zach's impeachment newsletter at cnn.com/impeachment. via Knit

Impeachment has become a waiting game, as both parties maneuver to shape the Senate trial, testing President Trump's patience. Meanwhile, candidates at the Democratic presidential debate tried to move past the effort to remove President Trump from office. But will their early advocacy for impeachment help or hurt them at the polls? CNN senior writer Zach Wolf makes sense of the road ahead with CNN reporter & producer Marshall Cohen and CNN political analyst Seung Min Kim. Subscribe to Zach's impeachment newsletter at cnn.com/impeachment. via Knit

An unpredictable president has been impeached. Now what? Leaders in both parties are fighting over the details of the Senate trial. When will it happen? Will there be witnesses? And a day after President Trump lashed out at a deceased congressman and his widow, it's clear that he's capable of anything. Plus, CNN political director David Chalian previews tonight's Democratic debate with CNN senior Washington correspondent Jeff Zeleny and CNN political correspondent Abby Phillip. via Knit

History will remember today as the day President Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives. CNN political director David Chalian sits down with legendary political consultant Bob Shrum - who was a senior advisor to both Al Gore's and John Kerry's presidential bids - to discuss the political fallout of impeachment and how it impacts the 2020 race. Plus, CNN political analyst Laura Barrón-Lopez explains how voters are reacting to the effort to remove Trump from office. via Knit

On the eve of Trump's inevitable impeachment, Senators Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer traded insults on Capitol Hill. McConnell said the Democrats have built a 'sloppy' case. Schumer claimed President Trump and his defenders are hiding the truth because they're afraid. Will either side change the hearts and minds of American voters? Meanwhile, moderates in both parties are feeling the heat. CNN political director David Chalian previews the upcoming Senate trial - and its potential political fallout - with CNN political correspondent Abby Philip and CNN political analyst Molly Ball. via Knit