Trump impeachment

Senators voted on Feb. 5, 2020 to acquit President Trump on two articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The vote ended the trial that began Jan. 21.

Want a quick overview of the case, those involved and key documents? Check out this NPR guide.

Subpoenas mark first concrete steps for Trump impeachment
House Democrats took their first concrete steps in the impeachment investigation of President Trump on Friday, issuing subpoenas demanding documents from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and scheduling legal depositions for other State Department officials.
White House attorneys directed sealing of phone transcript
The White House acknowledged that a record of the Trump phone call that is now at the center of the House impeachment inquiry had been sealed away in a highly classified system at the direction of Trump's National Security Council lawyers.
Whistleblower: Officials told to 'lock down' all records of Ukraine call
In a complaint released by the House intelligence committee, the person cites White House officials who say they were ordered to veer from protocol to protect "politically sensitive" information.
House backs resolution to release whistleblower complaint
The resolution, which would also urge acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire to allow the whistleblower to contact the congressional committees, was approved by members of both parties Wednesday evening. All eight members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation voted for the resolution.
Pentagon letter undercuts Trump assertion on delaying aid to Ukraine over corruption
A letter sent to four congressional committees in May and obtained by NPR says officials have "certified that the Government of Ukraine has taken substantial actions" to address corruption.
President Trump speaks at U.N. press conference amid impeachment probe
President Trump speaks after the White House released transcripts that Trump asked his Ukrainian counterpart to see what he could find out about former Vice President Joe Biden and his family, and be in touch with his lawyer and the attorney general.