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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.
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.
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.
Trump’s Legal Defense Is Embarrassingly Bad, But the GOP Is Still Backing Him
House managers bagged one new GOP vote thanks to the abysmal weakness of Trump’s defense. They need 11 more to convict.
Disqualifying Trump From Office Is the Least He Deserves — But It Won’t Happen
A sullen loyalty fest is taking place in the GOP: 45 Republican senators are wading deeper into the ashes of Trumpism.
Democratic Party Leaders Are Rushing Through Impeachment in Lieu of a Real Trial
Democratic leaders — with Biden's blessing — are preparing to rush the trial because Republicans are unhappy.
The House Impeachment Memo Is Tragedy. The Trump Defense Is Farce.
Trump’s defense reads like pure farce: His legal team misspells “United States” before the counterargument even begins.
We Did Not “Lose” Loved Ones and Normal Life to COVID. They Were Stolen.
Shipments of vaccine are spoiling because Trump’s “Operation Warp Speed” distribution process was smoke and mirrors.
Stop Trying to Make This About “Unity” — There’s No Uniting With Fascists
You don’t negotiate with rabid dogs.
GOP Senators Appear Ready to Let Trump Get Away With Inciting Capitol Attack
Trump incited a mob to try to smash the legislature, but most Republican senators still won’t break from him.