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Trump and McConnell Do Battle as GOP Civil War Heats Up
Lindsey Graham moans that Republicans may “eat our own.” We can hope.
Trump’s Future in Politics Diminished by Impeachment Trial, House Managers Say
Polling shows Trump lost the impeachment trial in the court of public opinion, with most saying he deserved conviction.
GOP Senators Told Stacey Plaskett They Were Afraid to “Stand Out on a Limb”
The thought echoes that of GOP representatives who last month said they weren’t voting for impeachment out of fear.
Trump Faces First Civil Suit Over Role in Inciting Followers to Attack Capitol
Rep. Bennie Thompson also names Rudy Giuliani, the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys as co-defendants in the lawsuit.
Democrats Threw Away the Chance to Call Witnesses. I’m Still Not Over It.
The Democrats squandered a golden opportunity to rub witnesses in the face of the GOP and further weaken Trump.
Pelosi Calls for “9/11-Type” Commission on January 6 Capitol Attacks
The commission, Pelosi said, would allow Congress to “get to the truth of how” the breach of the Capitol happened.
Trump’s Frivolous First Amendment Defense Won’t Shield Him in a Criminal Case
Trump's incitement of the mob that stormed the Capitol would not be deemed protected free speech in a criminal trial.
“It Does Not End Here”: Calls Mount for Trump to Be Tried in Criminal Court
Trump was shielded from legal liability as president. As a private citizen, he can now be held accountable in court.
Trump’s Acquittal by GOP Highlights Need to Eliminate Filibuster, Says Ro Khanna
If Senate Democrats refuse to eliminate the filibuster, they will effectively need 60 votes to pass legislation.
Senate Republicans Vote to Acquit Trump in His Second Impeachment Trial
A bipartisan majority of senators found Trump guilty, but most Republicans blocked his conviction.