Senators cast their votes on the first article of impeachment, abuse of power. U.S. Senate TV/Handout via Reuters
Todd Ruger, Roll Call: Out of the impeachment, into the fallout
The trial ended Wednesday with acquittal, but investigations and court fights continue
The acquittal of President Donald Trump ended his impeachment trial Wednesday the way it always appeared it would, but the battle’s lasting fallout is just beginning for congressional power, the nation’s political landscape and ongoing legal fights between Trump and House Democrats.
The Senate voted 48-52 to reject the House’s abuse of power charge and 47-53 to reject the obstruction of Congress charge.
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Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 5, 2020
Four takeaways from Trump impeachment trial -- AFP
End of impeachment trial to leave deep scars in Senate -- Alexander Bolton, The Hill
Trump impeachment trial: What acquittal means for 2020 election -- Anthony Zurcher, BBC
From sex scandals to impeachment: the unsinkable Donald Trump -- AFP
How dangerous is the new coronavirus? -- Al Jazeera
Did China's authoritarianism actually help the coronavirus spread? -- Fabian Kretschmer, DW
Will coronavirus make markets take a 'black swan' dive? -- Larry Elliott, The Guardian
The global spread of the coronavirus: Where is it? -- AFP
Kashmiris feel 'alienated' 6 months after India 'annexation' -- Rifat Fareed, DW
In Poland, Macron Stands Behind His Moscow Policy -- Rym Montaz, Politico EU
Kim Jong Un Finds Himself in a Bind of His Own Making -- Artyom Lukin, Stratfor
Venezuela crisis: How the political situation escalated -- BBC
