The world watches, stunned as Trump is cleared
The whole world watched the second impeachment of former US President Donald Trump and his acquittal. In many cases, if media coverage is an…
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Cassidy says Trump’s ‘force wanes’ and defends guilty vote after Louisiana GOP censure
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy on Sunday stood by his vote to convict Donald Trump during the former President’s second impeachment trial,…
Continue Reading Biden has no good options on Afghanistan with deadline for troop withdrawal looming
The Biden administration is just weeks away from having to make a decision whether to end the nearly 20-year military deployment in Afghanistan that…
Continue Reading Plaskett on Trump’s acquittal: ‘We didn’t need more witnesses, we needed more senators with spines’
Del. Stacey Plaskett on Sunday defended the Democratic House managers’ decision not to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump’s…
Continue Reading The one thing impeachment accomplished
On March 2, 1797, President George Washington wrote a letter comparing himself to a “wearied traveler who sees a resting place, and is bending…
Continue Reading Trump acquitted for second time following historic Senate impeachment trial
The Senate acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial Saturday, voting that Trump was not guilty of inciting the deadly…
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Lawmakers call for 9/11-style commission to investigate U.S. Capitol attack after Trump trial
WASHINGTON, DC — Former President Donald Trump’s actions fit the definition of insurrection, Louisiana GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy, who crossed party…
Continue Reading Hogan says he would have voted to convict Trump in Senate trial and looks to future of GOP
Maryland GOP Gov. Larry Hogan on Sunday praised Senate Republicans who broke with the party ranks and voted against former President Donald Trump in…
Continue Reading George Washington’s message for Donald Trump
On March 2, 1797, President George Washington wrote a letter comparing himself to a “wearied traveler who sees a resting place, and is bending…
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Even after acquittal, GOP senators and Democratic managers hope rebuke of Trump has lasting impact
In the moments after former President Donald Trump was acquitted by the Senate for a second time in a little more than a year, Senate Minority Leader…
Continue Reading Biden says ‘democracy must always be defended’ after Trump’s acquittal in second impeachment trial
President Joe Biden weighed in late Saturday night on former President Donald Trump’s acquittal in his second impeachment trial, saying that…
Continue Reading Louisiana Republican Party censures Cassidy following vote to convict Trump
The Louisiana Republican Party swiftly moved Saturday to censure GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy after he voted earlier in the day to convict former President…
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This was no triumph for Trump
There was never a doubt that former President Donald Trump would escape conviction in his latest impeachment trial. The “jurors” were,…
Continue Reading Fact check: Trump lawyer closes impeachment defense with a barrage of dishonesty
Former President Donald Trump’s impeachment defense was dishonest from start to finish. Prior to Trump’s Senate acquittal on Saturday on…
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McConnell blames Trump but voted not guilty anyway
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell directly blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting last month’s riot but voted Saturday to…
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White House press aide resigns day after suspension for sexist, threatening comments to reporter
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane…
Continue Reading These Republicans voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial
Seven Republican senators joined with Democrats in voting to convict former President Donald Trump at the conclusion of his second impeachment trial.…
Continue Reading Senators applauded Eugene Goodman’s courage yet failed to show any themselves
On Friday, senators recognized Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman’s courage and gave him a standing ovation for risking his own life to save…
Continue Reading Trump has privately voiced concern about being charged related to January 6 riot
Former President Donald Trump has privately voiced concern in the last two weeks about whether he could face charges as a result of the January 6…
Continue Reading GOP lawmaker tied to surprise call for witnesses in Trump impeachment trial has broken with party before
The Republican congresswoman who triggered a surprise call for witnesses in the waning hours of former President Donald Trump’s second…
Continue Reading Why Democrats blinked in the Senate impeachment trial
On Saturday morning, Democrats appeared to score a coup: Winning a surprise vote on calling witnesses in the impeachment trial of former President…
Continue Reading Read McConnell’s remarks on the Senate floor following Trump’s acquittal
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered remarks from the Senate floor on Saturday after a historic vote to acquit former President Donald…
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U.S. Senate acquits Donald Trump in 2nd impeachment trial
LIVE BLOG: Latest reaction to Donald Trump’s impeachment acquittal WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting…
Continue Reading What if Trump hadn’t had Twitter
It has only been a month since Trump was booted from Twitter and other social media platforms, but already the nasty slogans have slowed and the…
Continue Reading Read Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s speech following Trump’s acquittal
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke from the floor of the US Senate on Saturday, immediately following the historic vote to acquit former…
Continue Reading Trump was aware Pence had been evacuated to secure location as rioters stormed Capitol
President Donald Trump was aware his vice president had been evacuated to a secure location as rioters stormed the US Capitol, according to a person…
Continue Reading Obamacare exchanges to open without more money for enrollment assistance
Uninsured Americans can start signing up for coverage on the federal Affordable Care Act exchange starting Monday, but the Biden administration has…
Continue Reading After voting to acquit, McConnell condemns Trump and calls him ‘practically and morally responsible’ for riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Minutes after voting to acquit Donald Trump of the impeachment charge, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said there is still…
Continue Reading McConnell votes to acquit Trump in second impeachment trial
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell sharply criticized former President Donald Trump’s actions for fomenting the attack on the Capitol last…
Continue Reading Trump welcomes impeachment acquittal, says his movement ‘has only just begun’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is welcoming his second impeachment acquittal and says his movement “has only just begun.”…
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