Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Impeachment trial formally begins
House prosecutors marched to the Senate today, where Adam Schiff, House Intelligence Chairman and the trial’s lead prosecutor, read aloud the two charges against Trump. Chief Justice John Roberts swore in all 100 Senators as jurors.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenHouse prosecutors marched to the Senate today, where Adam Schiff, House Intelligence Chairman and the trial’s lead prosecutor, read aloud the two charges against Trump. Chief Justice John Roberts swore in all 100 Senators as jurors. House Democrats will begin presenting their case early next week.
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6 storiesImpeachment: How the formal process will play out
President Trump’s impeachment trial formally began today. House prosecutors marched to the Senate, where Adam Schiff, House Intelligence Chairman and the trial’s lead prosecutor, read aloud the two charges against Trump.
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During President Putin’s annual address, he announced term limits for future presidents (not including himself) and more power for Parliament. Right after that, the entire Russian government resigned.
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There’s a potentially monumental new agreement between the WNBA and its female basketball players. Top players could earn more than $500,000 per season. And for the first time, the average salary would be above $100,000.
Read the story9 minToo much stress? Adults turn to LEGOS
For stress relief, some adults turn to coloring books, painting, or crafts. Add to that: building LEGO structures. Can connecting the little plastic bricks be a form of mindfulness?
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