Steve Redisch

After skipping the first two presidential  primary contests, billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg will be on the election debate stage for the first time Wednesday night in Las Vegas. Bloomberg has already spent hundreds of millions of dollars on political ads on TV, radio and social media, raising his name recognition and poll numbers enough to qualify for the debate. VOA’s Steve Redisch has more on Bloomberg’s spending strategy.

By being first, New Hampshire has a reputation as a king maker --- and king slayer

The first votes of the 2020 U.S. presidential election will be cast Monday, February 3, when the state of Iowa holds its first-in-the-nation caucuses. For the last 50 years, America’s political parties have used a series of caucuses and primary elections to determine their presidential nominee. VOA’s Steve Redisch explains the process.

The U.S. Constitution commands the U.S. Senate be responsible for holding an impeachment trial. But it does not say anything about how the trial is to be conducted. While there are some rules that have been determined for this trial, much of its direction will be determined by Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. VOA's Steve Redisch reports.

The Senate operates under its own set of rules established by members, which means they can also change the rules if the majority chooses

Process for Senate impeachment trial developed over time

VOA explains the Senate's role in the Impeachment process

Donald Trump faces a process that could end with his removal as president of the United States. Impeachment hearings underway now in the House of Representatives represent the beginning part of what is prescribed by the U.S. Constitution. In today's installment of American Impeachment, VOA's Steve Redisch takes you through the responsibilities of the House of Representatives.

Donald Trump faces a process that could end with his removal as President of the United States. Impeachment hearings underway now in the House of Representatives are just the start of what is prescribed by the U.S. Constitution. In today's installment of American Impeachment, VOA's Steve Redisch has an overview of what is taking place.

Donald Trump faces a process that could end with his removal as President of the United States. Impeachment hearings under way now in the House of Representatives represent the beginning part of what is prescribed by the U.S. Constitution. In today's installment of American Impeachment, VOA's Steve Redisch explains one of the more vague aspects of impeachment: high crimes and misdemeanors.