South Korea’s parliament impeached Presisdent Yoon Suk Yeol for his attempt to impose martial, the first time such a measure had been imposed on the nation in more than four decades.
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South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment vote fails after ruling party boycotts it
A South Korean legislative push to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his imposition of martial law fell through on Saturday.
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Half a century ago, Nixon became the only president to resign
All three branches of the federal government had been engaged, including actors within the executive branch who saw their duty to the law more than to the chief executive who had put them in office.
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How the ex-FBI informant charged with lying is tied to the Biden impeachment inquiry
Alexander Smirnov has been accused of making false statements to the FBI — claims that House Republicans have used in their probe of President Biden.
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Reed, Whitehouse Shifting Focus To 2020 Election
Rhode Island’s two U.S. senators say it’s time to move on following the Senate impeachment trial.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 13
Question of the Week: Will Rhode Island ever be able to leverage its small size to get better public transit? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) RIPTA talks up the […]
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Commentary: Do Past Impeachments Provide A Roadmap For Today?
For the fourth time in American history, Congress is ensnared in the process of impeaching a sitting president. Scott MacKay has more in his commentary for The Public’s Radio.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For October 11
Question of the Week: How will House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry affect the outcome of the 2020 presidential race? That will play out through next November, and there will be a lot of news along the way. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you […]
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Political Roundtable: Cicilline On House Democrats’ Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
U.S. Rep. David Cicilline joins Political Roundtable to discuss House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry against President Trump, whether that will backfire, why Democrats won’t hold a vote on the inquiry, and related questions. Here’s a rough transcript of this week’s Political Roundtable featuring Cicilline, moderator Ian Donnis, and panelists Scott MacKay and Maureen Moakley. Donnis: We’re […]
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As Trump Impeachment Talk Grows, 20th Anniversary Of Clinton Trial Nears
Some Democratic activists are pushing House leaders to begin impeachment proceedings against President Trump. A group called Need to Impeach has gone so far as to run TV ads targeting Massachusetts Congressman Richie Neal, the new chair of the Ways and Means Committee. It just so happens the last presidential impeachment trial wrapped up 20 years […]