Timing of the trial could remain unresolved until the new year, when lawmakers return from recess. Recap: Mr. Trump became only the third president in American history to be impeached, as the House charged him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. Response: Mr. Trump was at a campaign rally in Michigan when the House voted. President Vladimir Putin echoed Mr. Trump’s criticisms during a news conference on Thursday in Moscow. Perspective: We talked to Americans across the country, and many seemed to want to think and talk about anything but politics.

Source: New York Times December 19, 2019 20:54 UTC