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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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 ReadingNearly a third of US adults are undecided about the Covid-19 vaccine. Some say friends and family could sway them
Though officials and health experts say the end of the Covid-19 pandemic will rely on a large proportion of Americans being inoculated, nearly a…
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Oregon reports 43 more COVID-19 related deaths, 6 in C. Oregon; cases top 150K
There are 43 new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, six in Central Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,137, the Oregon Health Authority…
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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…
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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 ReadingGOP 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…
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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…
Continue ReadingAn 8-year-old border collie named Lulu is inheriting a $5 million trust
A Nashville dog named Lulu is a newly minted millionaire. Yep, you read that right. Her owner’s last will and testament has made the 8-year-old…
Continue ReadingTwo Southern sheriff’s offices are offering Valentine’s Day deal for exes
Two sheriff’s offices in the South are offering up a Valentine’s Day deal for those who have exes with colorful histories. North…
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Peaceful surrender ends 3-hour standoff with fugitive south of downtown Bend
A standoff had Bend police and the region’s SWAT team surrounding a home south of downtown for more than three hours Saturday afternoon until the…
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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…
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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…
Continue ReadingPublic health bans issued against members of 5 fraternities at KU
Click here for updates on this story LAWRENCE, KS (KCTV) — The University of Kansas issued public health bans against…
Continue ReadingTrump 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 ReadingObamacare 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 ReadingMcConnell 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…
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URGENT – Senate votes to acquit Trump
(CNN) — The Senate votes 57-43 to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection at the US Capitol. Seven Republican senators…
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