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Republicans Pass Impeachment Measure Against DHS Head Alejandro Mayorkas
Mayorkas is the first nonpresidential executive branch official to be impeached since 1876.
Senate Passes Bill to Defund UNRWA as Israel Assaults Last “Safe” Place in Gaza
Sen. Bernie Sanders was the only senator to vote against the bill’s passage in all 10 procedural votes it underwent.
Trump Files Request to Supreme Court for Stay on “Presidential Immunity” Ruling
Special counsel Jack Smith has until February 20 to respond to Trump’s brief.
Trump Says Taylor Swift Would Be “Disloyal” to Him If She Backs Biden
Recent polling shows more Americans view Taylor Swift favorably than Donald Trump.
House GOP Readies for Second Round of Mayorkas Impeachment Vote
Even if the House successfully impeaches Mayorkas, the Senate is unlikely to remove him from being head of DHS.
Minnesota’s New Child Tax Credit Could Reduce Childhood Poverty by 33 Percent
The new program gives as much as $1,750 per child to qualifying households.
Supreme Court All But Ignores January 6 During Trump Disqualification Argument
Only Sonia Sotomayor appears willing to obey the command of the Disqualification Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Trump Warns NATO Nations: No Protection Without Payment Against Russian Attack
“You didn’t pay? You’re delinquent?” Trump said. “No, I would not protect you.”
AOC Says GOP’s Mayorkas Impeachment Attempt Is “Craven and Without Merit”
“There is absolutely no evidence for an impeachable offense. It is completely politicized,” she said.
Expect Justices to Allow Trump on All Ballots, Legal Experts Say
“Why [should] a single state decide who gets to be president?” Justice Elena Kagan asked at one point.