On Dec. 18, 2019, the U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald Trump, charging him with abusing the powers of the presidency and obstructing Congress.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), asked by a CNN reporter about Trump’s remarks on Wednesday, defended his tone, saying Trump was "expressing his frustration about the extraordinary challenge that is presented to America when you have people coming in, not assimilating, and trying to take over the country."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are expected to provide a classified briefing for House lawmakers today on the US military strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, according to two sources familiar with plans.

GOP lawmakers are battling the same distractions as in Trump’s first term despite talk of stability in the West Wing.

The Senate begins its impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump Tuesday. Last month, the House approved a single article of impeachment, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" over the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. "Donald John Trump ...