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Congress took an important first step, but it must go even further

January 13, 2021 3:06 PM CNN

This is an historic day for the United States. President Donald J. Trump is now the first president in American history to be impeached twice —…

Trump defenders seek Cheney’s ouster from House leadership over impeachment vote

January 13, 2021 2:47 PM CNN Newsource

Several House Republicans are hammering Rep. Liz Cheney, the party’s third-ranking House leader, calling for her to step down from her…

Metal detectors infuriate lawmakers as some Republicans erupt over new measures

January 13, 2021 2:43 PM CNN Newsource

The decision to require members of Congress to walk through metal detectors in the wake of last week’s deadly siege has further inflamed…

President Donald Trump impeached by US House for incitement of insurrection at Capitol; 1st US president impeached twice

January 13, 2021 2:36 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has become the first American president to be impeached twice, facing a strong bipartisan rebuke from the…

Majority in US House has voted to impeach President Trump for incitement of insurrection; voting still underway

January 13, 2021 2:23 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — A majority of the U.S. House has voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, just a week after he encouraged…

Trump’s about to be impeached again. What’s next?

January 13, 2021 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump is about to be impeached again — the first leader in US history to be impeached twice by the House. The question now is…

Voting begins in US House on impeaching President Donald Trump over riot at Capitol

January 13, 2021 1:53 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting is underway in the House on impeaching President Donald Trump over the violent siege at the U.S. Capitol last week by a…

Trump defenders seek Cheney’s ouster from House leadership over Trump’s impeachment

January 13, 2021 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

Several House Republicans are hammering Rep. Liz Cheney, the party’s third-ranking House leader, calling for her to step down from her…

McConnell rebuffs Democrats’ call for speedy impeachment trial, allowing Trump to serve out his final days

January 13, 2021 1:27 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rejecting Democratic calls to bring the Senate back immediately to convict President Donald Trump, a…

McConnell says he hasn’t yet decided how to vote on Trump’s impeachment at trial

January 13, 2021 1:14 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said in a note to his fellow Republican senators that he is undecided on whether…

These are the members calling for impeachment or the 25th Amendment to be invoked

January 13, 2021 12:49 PM CNN Newsource

The vast majority of Democratic lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office either through impeachment or the 25th…

Trump calls for ‘no violence’ amid threat of unrest ahead of Biden’s inauguration

January 13, 2021 12:24 PM ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC — As the U.S. House debates impeaching him a second time, President Donald Trump issued a statement Wednesday urging for “‘NO…

McConnell won’t reconvene Senate for impeachment trial before Trump leaves office

January 13, 2021 11:13 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — If the U.S. House impeaches President Donald Trump, a U.S. Senate trial on whether to convict him of inciting insurrection seems…

Alabama beats out New Mexico & Texas to host U.S. Space Command headquarters

January 13, 2021 11:57 AM Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama — Alabama’s governor says Huntsville will soon be announced as the location for the U.S. Space Command headquarters. Gov. Kay…

House GOP leader McCarthy says Trump ‘bears responsibility’ for attack on Capitol, but says he opposes fast impeachment

January 13, 2021 11:36 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy says President Donald Trump “bears responsibility” for last week’s storming of…

National Guard plan for inauguration expands to at least 20,000 troops

January 13, 2021 10:48 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee said on Wednesday that more than 20,000 National Guard members could be expected in the District…

Fact-checking Jim Jordan’s misleading claim he never said the election was stolen

January 13, 2021 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

On Monday, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump in his fight against the 2020 election results, received the Medal of…

Pelosi tells House: Trump ‘must go,’ calls him ‘clear and present danger to the nation that we all love’

January 13, 2021 10:37 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump represents a “clear and present danger” to the nation and must be…

US to block cotton from Uighur region of China, citing forced labor of ethnic minorities targeted by Communist Party

January 13, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government says it will halt imports of cotton and tomatoes from the Uighur region of China in its most sweeping…

Secret Service takes charge of security for Biden’s inauguration Wednesday

January 13, 2021 10:00 AM CNN

The US Secret Service on Wednesday officially took charge of security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as authorities warn of new…

Abortion drug ruling highlights Trump’s wins on the Supreme Court ‘shadow docket’

January 13, 2021 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court’s action Tuesday limiting access to an abortion drug highlights its pattern of letting the Trump administration enforce…

Biden to nominate ex-UN Ambassador Samantha Power to lead US humanitarian aid agency

January 13, 2021 9:35 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden intends to nominate former US diplomat and longtime human rights advocate Samantha Power to lead the United States Agency…

Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot arrested, law enforcement official says

January 13, 2021 9:34 AM CNN Newsource

A rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” was arrested Wednesday…

Head of US vaccine effort resigns at request of incoming Biden administration but will stay through transition

January 13, 2021 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui has submitted his resignation at the request of the incoming Biden administration, a…

Biden team to produce prime-time inauguration television special

January 13, 2021 9:21 AM CNN Newsource

President-elect Joe Biden’s team is producing a celebrity-filled prime-time special for the night of his inauguration in lieu of the…

Colin Powell Fast Facts

January 13, 2021 7:59 AM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of Colin Powell, former US secretary of state. Personal Birth date: April 5, 1937 Birth place: Harlem, New York Birth…

Military Joint Chiefs condemn ‘sedition and insurrection’ at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security

January 13, 2021 7:50 AM CNN

America’s most senior military leaders condemned the violent invasion of the US Capitol last week and reminded service members of their…

GOP lawmakers’ fiery language under more scrutiny after deadly Capitol riot

January 13, 2021 7:46 AM CNN Newsource

As he fired up a crowd of Trump supporters gathered at Arizona’s state capitol last month, Rep. Paul Gosar falsely assured them that the…

Trump’s actions in last days as President increase his legal jeopardy

January 13, 2021 7:38 AM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump’s actions during his final days in office have significantly increased his exposure to potential criminal prosecution,…

Trump’s turbulent and lawless presidency will end with historic second impeachment

January 13, 2021 7:36 AM CNN

The fateful moment when the House of Representatives on Wednesday impeaches President Donald Trump for a second time will rank among the defining…