The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump Impeached on Charges of Obstruction, Abuse of Power
19 Dec 2019
For just the third time in American history, the House of Representatives has voted to impeach the president of the United States. The chamber approved both proposed articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Trump is accused of pressuring the president of Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joseph Biden, a political rival, and will soon face a trial in the Senate.This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, Congressional correspondent Susan Davis, and National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at [email protected] the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
No persons identified in this episode.
This episode hasn't been transcribed yet
Help us prioritize this episode for transcription by upvoting it.
Popular episodes get transcribed faster
Other episodes from The NPR Politics Podcast
Transcribed and ready to explore now
House Releases 23,000 Pages Of Epstein Documents, Trump Calls It A ‘Hoax’
14 Nov 2025
The NPR Politics Podcast
Trump's Tariff Tumult
06 Mar 2025
The NPR Politics Podcast
How Trump's Immigration Policy Is Taking Shape
05 Mar 2025
The NPR Politics Podcast
Trump Defends Agenda In Combative Address
05 Mar 2025
The NPR Politics Podcast
Poll: Majority Thinks Trump Is Making Changes Too Quickly
03 Mar 2025
The NPR Politics Podcast
NPR Investigation: Harassment In The Federal Court System
01 Mar 2025
The NPR Politics Podcast