A single piece of unverified intelligence became the centerpiece of a Republican attempt to impeach President Biden. Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains how that intelligence was harnessed for political ends, and what happened once it was discredited.
Today
The Autism Diagnosis Problem
<p>Once primarily limited to severely disabled people, autism began to be viewed as a spectrum that included children and adults far less impaired. Along the way, the disorder also became an identity, embraced by college graduates and even by some of the world’s most successful p ... Show More
32m 58s
Yesterday
Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
<p>“Wicked” was one of the biggest movies of 2024. It was culturally ubiquitous, a box office smash and an Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Now, a year later, “Wicked: For Good” arrives in theaters to finish the tale of the complicated friendship between Glinda the Good Witch and ... Show More
51m 44s
Sep 2023
Why the GOP wants to impeach Joe Biden
On Tuesday, U.S. House Speaker, Republican Kevin McCarthy announced he is launching a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Republicans accuse Biden and his son, Hunter, of business dealings that benefited their family while he was Vice President. Though McCarthy s ... Show More
21m 52s
Jan 2020
Trump's Legal Team Begins Impeachment Defense, Says The President Did 'Nothing Wrong'
President Trump "did absolutely nothing wrong," White House counsel Pat Cipollone said Saturday, as lawyers representing the president got their first shot to poke holes in the impeachment case made this week by Democrats.
Saturday's proceedings, which lasted a little more than t ... Show More
13m 41s
Feb 2021
Monday, February 8, 2021: Congress Preps for 2nd Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki fields questions from reporters on what is a must-have for President Biden in the covid relief package, plus his thoughts on former President Trump’s upcoming impeachment trial.
Plus, Trump’s legal team accuses the House Democrats of “polit ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2019
House Democrats subpoena White House for Ukraine documents as part of impeachment inquiry; Biden: Trump has indicted himself; Democratic Chairmen: Pres. Trump's "actions have left us no choice but to issue this subpoena"
House Democrats subpoena White House for Ukraine documents as part of impeachment inquiry; White House subpoenaed by House Democrats; Pompeo, Giuliani face subpoena deadline tonight; White House "This subpoena changes nothing just more document requests, wasted time;" Democratic ... Show More
41m 34s
Jan 2021
Convicting Trump Probably Won't Happen
As the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump looms, Republicans are trying to find their footing as a party divided. David Chalian explains what that means for the GOP when it comes to convicting Trump, holding the Senate, and in key races across the country. Plus, Biden's tim ... Show More
8m 46s
Dec 2019
No Witch Hunt, No Hoax, No Treason; Key Democrat: Announcement Tomorrow On Articles Of Impeachment; Another Remarkable Day In Washington
IG Report: No Evidence Of "Political Bias Or Improper Motivation" In FBI's Russia Probe; IG Report: FBI's Russia Investigation Justified; But "Serious Performance Failures" Found; IG Report Refutes Pres. Trump's Conspiracy Theory That FBI Illegally Spied On His 2016 Campaign; Bar ... Show More
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