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Impeachment Comes as Violence and Racism at Heart of Trump Era Boils Over
The U.S. government "has completely spun out of control at the hands of Donald Trump," says Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor.
What to Expect in the Final Days of Trump’s Fascist Reign
One of the worst things the media could do right now is pour fabric softener over fascism.
At Least 28 Cops Were Attendees at Pro-Trump Rally Preceding Attack on Capitol
One sheriff’s lieutenant described breaking into the Capitol as part of the violent mob as “the best day of my life.”
Reps Say Republicans Are Voting Against Impeachment Out of Fear
Rep. Jason Crow says Republican lawmakers have told him that they fear for their lives if they vote for impeachment.
Trump Is Impeached for His Role in Inciting Mob of Loyalists to Attack Capitol
Donald Trump becomes the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice during his tenure in office.
AOC Describes Capitol Breach: “I Thought I Was Going to Die”
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez places the blame for the Capitol attack directly on Republican lawmakers who egged on the mob.
McConnell Urged to Confirm His Support for Impeachment by Starting Senate Trial
Citing reports that McConnell backs impeachment, Democrats urged him to start the Senate trial following the House vote.
Trump Loyalists Aren’t Going Away, They’re Moving to New Social Media Platforms
Right-wing websites like Gab and Rumble are jockeying for position among Trump loyalists and conspiracy theorists.
“Empowering Law Enforcement Is Not the Solution” Says Former FBI Agent
Michael German discusses the FBI’s intelligence failures and the possibility of collusion in the Capitol assault.
GOP Reps Accused of Giving “Reconnaissance” Tours of Capitol Before Mob Attack
Rep. Mikie Sherrill says she saw GOP colleagues giving “reconnaissance” tours the day before the breach of the Capitol.