CDC director says ‘we have work to do’ when it comes to reopening schools safely
The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday emphasized the need for masking and other mitigation measures in order to…
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Graham says he spoke to Trump after his acquittal and the former President is ‘excited’ about 2022
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he spoke to former President Donald Trump after his acquittal in his second impeachment trial and…
Continue Reading 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 ReadingBiden 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 ReadingPlaskett 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 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 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…
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…
Continue ReadingMcConnell 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…
Continue ReadingThese 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 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…
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 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 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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Senators vote to acquit Trump in impeachment trial
The Senate voted 57-43 Saturday to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection at the US…
Continue ReadingTrump acquitted for second time following historic Senate trial
The Senate has acquitted former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial Saturday, voting that Trump was not guilty of inciting the…
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