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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.
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.
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.