Trump defenders seek Cheney’s ouster from House leadership over Trump’s impeachment
Several House Republicans are hammering Rep. Liz Cheney, the party’s third-ranking House leader, calling for her to step down from her…
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McConnell rebuffs Democrats’ call for speedy impeachment trial, allowing Trump to serve out his final days
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is rejecting Democratic calls to bring the Senate back immediately to convict President Donald Trump, a…
Continue ReadingThese are the members calling for impeachment or the 25th Amendment to be invoked
The vast majority of Democratic lawmakers are calling for President Donald Trump to be removed from office either through impeachment or the 25th…
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Fact-checking Jim Jordan’s misleading claim he never said the election was stolen
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…
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Secret Service takes charge of security for Biden’s inauguration Wednesday
The US Secret Service on Wednesday officially took charge of security for President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration as authorities warn of new…
Continue Reading Abortion drug ruling highlights Trump’s wins on the Supreme Court ‘shadow docket’
The Supreme Court’s action Tuesday limiting access to an abortion drug highlights its pattern of letting the Trump administration enforce…
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Lawmakers speak out about Capitol safety concerns following violent riot
Members of Congress are still reeling after the traumatic insurrection of the Capitol last week, and many lawmakers are starting to speak out about…
Continue ReadingBiden to nominate ex-UN Ambassador Samantha Power to lead US humanitarian aid agency
President-elect Joe Biden intends to nominate former US diplomat and longtime human rights advocate Samantha Power to lead the United States Agency…
Continue Reading Man in ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt during Capitol riot arrested, law enforcement official says
A rioter who stormed the US Capitol last week wearing a sweatshirt emblazoned with the phrase “Camp Auschwitz” was arrested Wednesday…
Continue Reading Head of US vaccine effort resigns at request of incoming Biden administration but will stay through transition
Operation Warp Speed chief scientific adviser Moncef Slaoui has submitted his resignation at the request of the incoming Biden administration, a…
Continue Reading Biden team to produce prime-time inauguration television special
President-elect Joe Biden’s team is producing a celebrity-filled prime-time special for the night of his inauguration in lieu of the…
Continue ReadingMilitary Joint Chiefs condemn ‘sedition and insurrection’ at US Capitol as federal and local officials scramble to ensure security
America’s most senior military leaders condemned the violent invasion of the US Capitol last week and reminded service members of their…
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GOP lawmakers’ fiery language under more scrutiny after deadly Capitol riot
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…
Continue Reading Trump’s actions in last days as President increase his legal jeopardy
President Donald Trump’s actions during his final days in office have significantly increased his exposure to potential criminal prosecution,…
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Trump’s turbulent and lawless presidency will end with historic second impeachment
The fateful moment when the House of Representatives on Wednesday impeaches President Donald Trump for a second time will rank among the defining…
Continue ReadingMississippi ratifies and raises its new state flag over the state Capitol for the first time
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves on Monday ratified the new state flag, and Mississippi flew its new banner over the state Capitol for the first time,…
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What to watch at Wednesday’s impeachment vote
A week after the mob stormed the US Capitol leaving staff and members cowering in their offices, in their chambers and waiting out the siege in…
Continue Reading Pentagon authorizes arming of National Guard members supporting Capitol security
National Guard members supporting US Capitol security in Washington, DC, ahead of Inauguration Day will be armed, the Department of Defense announced…
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House to vote Wednesday to impeach Trump for second time after he incited Capitol riot
The House is poised to make Donald Trump the first President in United States history to be impeached for a second time on Wednesday with a swift and…
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Trump’s second impeachment still won’t remove him from office
We’re looking at a second impeachment of President Donald Trump. The process will be different this time, both for the lawmakers sitting in…
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