Star Witness

Star Witness

Author: NBC News October 24, 2019 Duration: 23:43
In testimony on Tuesday, Bill Taylor, the top US diplomat in Ukraine, described what he saw as a high-stakes decision by President Trump to withhold $391 million in aid to Ukraine. Dan De Luce, national security and global affairs reporter for the NBC News investigative unit, recounts Taylor’s opening statement and whether it support the theory of a “quid pro quo.” And, NBC Justice Correspondent Pete Williams joins Steve Kornacki to answer a listener question on what happens if a witness lies to Congress. Have questions about the impeachment inquiry? Email us at articletwopodcast@gmail.com.  Further reading:   ‘Never Trump’ Republican to represent Bill Taylor, diplomat at center of impeachment inquiryHouse Democrats look for paper trail on blocked military aid to Ukraine For a transcript, please visit https://www.nbcnews.com/articletwo.

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Article II: Inside Impeachment
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Duration: 20:15
The House of Representatives votes to impeach President Trump for a second time. What happens next?
Behind the Scenes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:44
Three journalists take us behind-the-scenes of the third impeachment of a President in American history.
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Duration: 20:31
The Senate finds President Trump not guilty on both articles of impeachment.
Iowa vs Impeachment [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:12
The Senate hears closing arguments as voting begins in the Iowa caucuses.
No Witnesses, New Timeline [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:26
After a failed vote on witnesses, a new timeline emerges for an end to the trial.
Can I Get A Witness? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:35
The Senate votes on calling witnesses, signaling a possible end to the Senate trial.
Q & A [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:15
The House Managers and President Trump’s defense team take questions from Senators.
The Bolton Factor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:24
New allegations from John Bolton are overshadowing the President’s impeachment defense.
Making History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:12
Behind the scenes with three House managers making impeachment history.
Making the Case [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:54
House managers are arguing their case. Can they persuade Senators to side with them on the question of witnesses?