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New Legislation Would Expose the Financiers of the Capitol Siege
The Capitol breach should lead to greater accountability for political leaders -- and their wealthy financial backers.
Under Democrats’ Ethics Bill, Reps Would Have to Resign From Corporate Boards
At least 15 House representatives currently sit on the boards of private companies.
Progressives Urge Dems to Call House Minority Leader to Testify at Trump Trial
Some say the failure to call witnesses after news of Trump's remarks to Kevin McCarthy would be a dereliction of duty.
Mitch McConnell Tells Republican Colleagues He Will Vote to Acquit Trump
A verdict in the impeachment trial could come as early as Saturday afternoon. A two-thirds vote is needed to convict.
Even If He’s Acquitted, History Isn’t on Trump’s Side
Trump’s own words were substitutes for the in-person testimony he didn’t give. They damned him in the eyes of the world.
Biden Says He’s “Anxious” to See If GOP Senators “Stand Up” to Impeach Trump
Three Republican senators met in person with Trump's lawyers on Thursday night.
Republicans Who Voted to Table Impeachment Were Visibly Moved by Jan. 6 Clips
Some of the Republicans who were visibly upset by the footage of January 6 voted against the trial’s constitutionality.
The DOJ Has Released Its Clearest Evidence Yet Tying Jan. 6 Militants to Trump
Prosecutors say Jessica Watkins was training militia members while awaiting Trump’s approval for the January 6 attack.
Raskin Was Right When He Said Trump’s Actions Were Worse Than Yelling “Fire!”
Senate Republicans were made to take their medicine on Wednesday, and it was a bitter pill indeed.
Fox News Cut Off an Impeachment Manager Mid-Sentence, Censoring the Trial
On Wednesday, Fox News turned away from the trial while Rep. Eric Swalwell was introducing key evidence.