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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

U.S. Senate moves forward with Trump’s historic second impeachment trial

U.S. Senate moves forward with Trump’s historic second impeachment trial
House prosecutors argue there is no “January Exception.”
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief • February 10, 2021

The impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump began Feb. 10 with 16 hours allotted to each side to present their arguments over the course of two days. A two-thirds majority is required to convict Trump in the 100-seat Senate.  As the trial takes place, President Joe Biden says he will not...

Servant leadership surpasses corrupt politics

Secretary Pompeo Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
With recent news of corruption in government, politicians should adopt an attitude of service in leadership positions.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • December 9, 2019

Quid pro quo. Bribery. Fraud. Misconduct. Abuse of power. Within the past few months, these terms have been increasingly used in the media in reference to crimes of politicians. President Donald Trump currently faces impeachment due to accusations of abuses of power in a case of quid pro quo, or exchange...

Impeaching Trump protects from future abuses of power

U.S. President Donald Trump faces possible impeachment after whistleblower complaint.
After text messages were released regarding the whistleblower case, America must consider impeaching Trump for his involvement in the Ukraine scandal.
Amanda Frese, Managing Editor • October 7, 2019

In a July call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump promised American aid to Ukraine in return for investigating Joe Biden’s son to promote his own success in the upcoming election, according to the New York Times. The whistleblower complaint said that...

The party who cried impeachment

The party who cried impeachment
To impeach or not to impeach? While it should be considered, there is not enough evidence to move forward with impeachment proceedings.
Marc DeJager, Staff Writer (Fall 2019) • September 25, 2019

Another day, another impeachment charge. Since President Trump took office in 2016, it seems like every few months a new scandal arises, begging inquiries of impeachment. This should not come as a surprise, given Trump’s shady morals, and this time much of the American public is over it. Robert...