2016 Presidential Election

US Congress formalises impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump, votes to allow public hearing of Democrats-led probe

A deeply divided US House of Representatives took a major step on Thursday in the effort to impeach President Donald Trump when lawmakers approved rules for the next, more public, stage in the Democratic-led inquiry

US Congress votes to formalise impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump; chamber splits largely on party line

Donald Trump has repeatedly branded the process as "illegitimate" and "politically-motivated"

NSA John Bolton summoned to testify in Donald Trump's impeachment probe; first official House vote to take place today

House investigators are asking former national security adviser John Bolton to testify in their impeachment inquiry, deepening their reach into the White House as the probe accelerates toward a potential vote to remove the president

Democrats unveil impeachment procedure against Donald Trump; US president calls it an 'illegitimate sham'

The opposition Democratic Party has unveiled impeachment procedures against Donald Trump, which the White House termed an 'illegitimate sham'.

Former top US official, Michael McKinley testifies against Donald Trump govt; claims politicisation of foreign policy led to his resignation

The swift-moving impeachment probe pushed onward Wednesday as a former top State Department aide testified that the Trump administration's politicization of foreign policy contributed to his resignation

'Unfortunately, they have the votes': Donald Trump admits House Democrats could easily impeach him

The investigation picked up steam as Democrats in the House of Representatives began interviewing a key US intelligence official on a whistleblower complaint that alleged abuse of office by the president.

As Democrats push for Donald Trump's impeachment, Ukraine says it is reviewing cases on firm linked to Joe Biden's son

Ukraine's prosecutor-general said on Friday his office was reviewing the closure of a number of cases related to a gas firm linked to former US vice-president Joe Biden's son

Diplomat testifies in Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry, claims to have warned Ukrainians 'to steer clear of American politics'

The former special US envoy to Ukraine testified Thursday of turmoil within the State Department over Donald Trump's push to investigate Joe Biden and his family

Embroiled in Ukraine whistleblower scandal, now Donald Trump asks China to investigate the Bidens

Ensnared in an impeachment investigation over his request for Ukraine to investigate a chief political rival, President Donald Trump on Thursday called on another nation to probe former Vice President Joe Biden: China.

Bernie Sanders undergoes heart surgery for blocked artery; 78-yr-old cancels campaign events 'until further notice'

The 78-year-old Sanders experienced chest discomfort during an event Tuesday and sought medical evaluation, according to a campaign statement.