Congress’ impeachment fight: What could happen this week
The fear, the anger, the pain about what unfolded Wednesday is only beginning to sink in on Capitol…
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Trump faces shameful prospect of second impeachment with Democrats set to move quickly this week
Donald Trump’s presidency is set to torment America up to and even beyond his final hours in power with Democrats moving inexorably towards making…
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Lehigh University has rescinded Trump’s honorary degree
Lehigh University, a private college in Pennsylvania, has revoked the honorary degree it awarded President Donald Trump more than 30 years…
Continue Reading Democratic momentum builds for potential fast-track impeachment next week
House Democrats, furious at President Donald Trump, are quickly building momentum toward impeaching the President next…
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Biden introduces commerce and labor secretary nominees
President-elect Joe Biden on Friday introduced key nominees for his economic and jobs team, including Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo for commerce…
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Trump releases new statement on Twitter
President Donald Trump on Thursday evening released a new statement about the march on the U.S. Capitol following a rally hosted by the…
Continue Reading World leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ riot at US Capitol building
World leaders and top diplomats have issued strong condemnations of rioters who stormed the US Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday, some…
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George W. Bush derides US Capitol breach as ‘sickening and heartbreaking’
Republican former President George W. Bush derided the rioters who forced a shutdown of the House and Senate chambers of the US Capitol on Wednesday,…
Continue Reading Trump tells rioters to ‘go home’ while repeating election lies
Three years, 11 months and 17 days after President Donald Trump warned from the West Front of the US Capitol that “American carnage stops right…
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US Capitol secured, woman dead after rioters stormed the halls of Congress to block Biden’s win
The US Capitol is once again secured but a woman is dead after supporters of President Donald Trump breached one of the most iconic American…
Continue Reading Hill leaders push to restart electoral count Wednesday night after mob stormed Capitol
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Wednesday that Congress would resume the certification of the Electoral College votes on Wednesday after rioters…
Continue Reading Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol as armed standoff takes place outside House chamber
Supporters of President Donald Trump have breached the US Capitol and one woman has been shot as one of the most iconic American buildings is…
Continue Reading GOP opposition mounts to Trump’s efforts to overturn election as conservatives eye objections to at least three states
A growing number of Republicans are balking at efforts to reject the Electoral College votes and join President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn…
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George W. Bush will attend Biden’s inauguration; Jimmy Carter will not travel to ceremony
Former President George W. Bush will attend President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, and former President Jimmy Carter will not, their respective…
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Georgia election official shoots down Trump’s election conspiracy theories
A top Georgia election official said Monday that “everybody’s vote did count” in the state’s November elections as he shot down a list of voter fraud…
Continue Reading House Republicans rush to Trump’s defense over Georgia call as Democrats prep censure resolution
Many conservative House Republicans defended President Donald Trump in the aftermath of his phone call demanding Georgia Secretary of State Brad…
Continue Reading Trump’s call could put the President in jeopardy, legal experts say
Experienced prosecutors, election lawyers and some public officials have piled on calling for criminal investigations into whether President Donald…
Continue Reading McCarthy gives green light to conservatives’ push to overturn Biden’s win, as senior Republicans raise alarms
The top House Republican has quietly blessed an effort by conservative lawmakers to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when a joint…
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Trump lashes out at Republicans after they override his veto
President Donald Trump’s ability to scramble American political lines continues even from the golf course, with House votes Monday showing that his…
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Biden eyes cuts to Trump nuclear program as critical arms control deadline with Russia looms
President-elect Joe Biden will explore making cuts to the country’s nuclear modernization program, potentially reversing Trump administration efforts…
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