Republicans Approve Rules and Reject Testimony by BoltonChief Justice John Roberts admonished an impeachment manager and the White House counsel to “remember where they are.”The exchange came as Republicans blocked Democratic amendments, including a bid to call John Bolton to testify. Witnesses could still be summoned later.
Erin Schaff/The New York TimesImpeachment Trial Begins in AcrimonyRepublicans made last-minute changes to their proposed rules to placate moderates, but they held together to turn back Democratic proposals.
At Davos, Trump Scoffs at Trial and ‘Prophets of Doom’President Trump appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on the day his trial began.831 comments
Calla Kessler/The New York TimesBarr Once Contradicted Trump’s Claim That Abuse of Power Is Not ImpeachableDuring the Russia inquiry, Attorney General William Barr wrote in a memo that presidents who misuse their authority are subject to impeachment.
The Test a Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak Poses to China’s LeadershipThe new virus has killed at least nine and infected more than 400 people in China, and the first case in the U.S. was confirmed on Tuesday.143 comments
Doug Mills/The New York Times‘Nobody Likes Him’: Hillary Clinton Risks a Party Split Over Bernie SandersMrs. Clinton’s sharp criticism in an upcoming documentary series ricocheted across the Democratic Party, threatening to reopen the wounds of 2016.3071 comments
Biden and Sanders Exchange Attack VideosJoe Biden released a video criticizing “Bernie’s negative attacks” and Mr. Sanders responded with one blasting his rival on Social Security.
Angel Valentin for The New York TimesMan Behind C.I.A. Torture Program Faces Men Who Were TorturedAppearing for the first time at Guantánamo Bay, James Mitchell was defiant, saying he was there for the benefit of the victims of 9/11.360 comments
Jimmy Chalk for The New York TimesGlenn Greenwald Charged With Cybercrimes in BrazilMr. Greenwald, an American journalist, was accused of being part of a “criminal investigation” that hacked into the phones of prosecutors and public officials.
Pete Marovich for The New York TimesFrank BruniLet Us All Now Weep for Donald TrumpIn his Senate trial as in all else, he’s a profile in persecution.485 comments
Damon Winter/The New York TimesMichelle CottleDay 1: The Rules of EngagementDemocrats and Republicans clash over the Senate’s impeachment trial procedure.55 comments
21 Stories of People Who Walked AwayThey quit their jobs, their religion, their relationships and even quitting itself.Style
Simon Simard for The New York TimesHow Much ‘Cats’ Can a Person Take?Here’s what happened when one writer went to Boston to see the touring stage show and the movie musical all in one day.Theater
A Myth That Won’t Die About a Gulf War WeaponPentagon leaders have repeated a tall tale about artillery that was used against Iraqi troops during Desert Storm. The truth is murkier.Magazine33 comments