Stories That Captured Our Attention In 2020
2020 was a year with as many questions as answers, as much heartache as transformation. ESSENCE takes a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year
Rep. Ilhan Omar Fires Back After Trump Attack
The congresswoman from Minnesota tweeted that Trump runs the country like an 8-year-old.
Prominent Republican Calls For Trump’s Impeachment After Election Day Postponement Tweet
Steven G. Calabresi wants Congress to take action after his alarming assertion.
'No Reason To Believe That This President Has Learned Anything' From Impeachment: Val Demings
The House Impeachment Managers expressed their concerns that Trump's acquittal by the Senate will only promote future indiscretions.
Rep. Maxine Waters Vows To Continue Work To Get Rid Of Trump, Should Impeachment Fail
The congresswoman, who chairs the Financial Services Committee, spoke to ESSENCE about how "we can get rid of this president."
Trump To Deliver State Of Union Address Ahead Of Senate Impeachment Decision
The question on everyone's mind is if President Donald Trump will rail against the impeachment proceedings against him during his address.
Leak Of John Bolton Book May Force GOP To Call Impeachment Witnesses
Text from John Bolton's forthcoming book is making senate Republicans like Mitt Romney change their mind about calling witnesses.
Elizabeth Warren Questions Trump's Strike On Suleimani Ahead Of Impeachment Trial
The 2020 presidential candidate pointed out that "people are starting to ask, why now did he do this?" noting the potential start of an impeachment trial this week.
President Trump Goes On Christmas Twitter Rant, Slams 'Crazy' Nancy Pelosi
Ever in the festive spirit, Donald Trump took to Twitter on Christmas night, bemoaning what he calls the "Scam Impeachment."
GOP Senator 'Disturbed' By McConnell's Plan To Work With White House For Impeachment Trial
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) expressed her concerns, noting that there should be distance between the White House and the Senate during the process.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Doesn't Understand Why Trump Is Blocking Impeachment Witnesses
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate expressed confusion as to why Trump is blocking witnesses, despite his claim of innocence.
Trump Gives 'Respect' To Tulsi Gabbard For Voting Present On Impeachment
While speaking at an event in Florida, President Donald Trump praised the Democratic presidential candidate for passing on the historic vote.
Tulsi Gabbard Was The Only Democrat To Vote 'Present' During Impeachment Vote
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, who has drawn scrutiny for cozying up with the right, declined to give a definitive vote on Trump's impeachment.
House Judiciary Committee Approves Both Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
After 14 hours of debate surrounding the articles of impeachment against the president, and potential amendments to them, Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jerry Nadler called a recess.
House Democrats Announce Two Articles Of Impeachment Against Donald Trump
After months of investigation into Trump's dealings with Ukraine, House Democrats unveiled articles of impeachment charging abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
Impeachment Process Barrels Forward With House Judiciary Committee Hearing
House Democrats are considering articles of impeachment against the president, indicating that a vote could occur before year-end.
Trump Impeachment Hearings Have Begun
House Democrats have called in their first two witnesses, Ambassador William Taylor and George Kent, before the House Intelligence Committee.
Schumer 'Worried' That Trump Will Shut Down Government Over Impeachment
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expressed his concern that the president may cause another shutdown to divert from impeachment.