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Why Abuse of Power Is an Impeachable Offense

Some experts say the fact that the aid to Ukraine was approved by another branch of the U.S. government makes this a clear-cut case of abuse of power. "He really had no say constitutionally on whether it should be given to Ukraine. Right there, he's in violation of constitutional norms and practices and the law," said Barbara Ann Perry, presidential studies director at the University of Virginia's Miller Center. Perry said Trump further abused the power of the presidency by tying the holdup in aid to an investigation into his political rivals.

Barbara Perry

Trump Maintains He 'Did Nothing Wrong' After Democrats Announce Two Impeachment Counts

Lawmakers of both the Democratic and Republican parties predict Trump will be impeached in the House but not found guilty in a trial by the Senate, which is controlled by the president's party. "Those members of the Republican Party who are up for re-election don't want to violate the sensibilities of their own constituents if they are highly in favor of the president and do not want him removed," Barbara Perry, director of presidential studies at the University of Virginia, told VOA. "Whether they think the president has engaged in impeachable offenses or should be convicted in their heart of hearts, they're human and they want to maintain their jobs and their positions of power."

Barbara Perry

To boost economic growth, support entrepreneurs

There is a hole at the center of our economic debate where hope should be. Heading into a presidential election year, we are a nation divided, looking for solutions. Some prioritize the protection of jobs from global competition. Others talk about addressing income inequality, while others emphasize overall economic growth.

John Bridgeland

Chris Lu on Impeachment Process in House Judiciary Committee

Senior Fellow Chris Lu is interviewed on MSNBC.

Chris Lu

An Unprecedented Impeachment

HuffPost spoke with researcher Ken Hughes about what comes next in the impeachment saga currently unfolding on Capitol Hill.

Ken Hughes

President Clinton Was Impeached 21 Years Ago. Some Parallels Run Deep

While it's clearly two different presidents, there are some similarities in their conduct says Russell Riley, co-chair of the Presidential Oral History Program at the University of Virginia's Miller Center. Riley says both Clinton and Trump survived earlier incidents of questionable conduct only to repeat that behavior. In Clinton's case there were accusations of infidelity that arose during his 1992 campaign. "And notwithstanding that," Riley says, "in a moment of weakness, he engages in inappropriate behavior with a White House employee."

Russell Riley