Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 5, 2020

Senators cast their votes on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power. U.S. Senate TV/Handout via Reuters

Todd Ruger, Roll Call: Out of the impeachment, into the fallout

The trial ended Wednesday with acquittal, but investigations and court fights continue

The acquittal of President Donald Trump ended his impeachment trial Wednesday the way it always appeared it would, but the battle’s lasting fallout is just beginning for congressional power, the nation’s political landscape and ongoing legal fights between Trump and House Democrats.

The Senate voted 48-52 to reject the House’s abuse of power charge and 47-53 to reject the obstruction of Congress charge.

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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 5, 2020

Four takeaways from Trump impeachment trial -- AFP

End of impeachment trial

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