In this impeachment edition of The Point, Chris Cillizza and CNN legal analyst Laura Coates dig into one of our most-requested topics — what’s the deal with subpoenas? Chris and Laura explain how some members of the Trump administration have been able to ignore formal congressional subpoenas to testify or produce documents. #CNN #News #Cillizza #ImpeachmentInquiry
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Nadler says scholars’ testimony is ‘clear and compelling evidence’ that Trump abused his power
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Pelosi calls for articles of impeachment against Trump: ‘No choice but to act’
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Trump on impeachment: “We will win!”
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Kellyanne Conway: The White House is “very ready” for a Senate trial
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Giuliani, Facing Scrutiny, Travels to Europe to Interview Ukrainians
‘Jeopardy’ Host Alex Trebek Nominates CNN Legal Analyst Laura Coates As His Possible Replacement
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- Replay: TYT LIVE: House Impeaches Trump AGAIN, Apparently January 14, 2021
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- Trump impeachment: House votes to bring charge against president | FULL January 14, 2021
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- TDR Live: Trump’s Judgment Day, Part Deux January 13, 2021
- Trump Warns Pence As His Voters Turn On Him January 13, 2021
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- McConnell believes impeachment push will help rid GOP of Trump January 13, 2021
- WATCH LIVE: House meets to vote on impeaching Trump for role in Capitol riots — 1/13/21 January 13, 2021
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- LIVE: House set to vote on impeachment of Trump over role in Capitol assault January 13, 2021
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