For Democrats the tone, tenor and length of the upcoming trial, so early in Biden's presidency, poses its own challenge, forcing them to strike a balance between their vow to hold Trump accountable and their eagerness to deliver on the new administration's priorities following their sweep of control of the House, Senate and White House. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over Republicans
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Democrats Deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate
Mr Trump, who won close to 75 million votes in the presidential election - a record for any incumbent – has the potential to remain a powerful force in the Republican party. Over the weekend, one of Trump’s aides told some Republican senators that the former president intended to stay within the GOP and not float a new party, Politico reported. Going against Mr Trump by voting to convict, could result in tough primary (intra-party) elections for Senators if Mr Trump backs their challengers. … [Read more...] about Democrats Deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate
U.S. Senate blocks constitutional challenge to Trump impeachment trial
Although the Constitution calls on the chief justice to preside over presidential impeachment trials, a senator presides when the impeached is not the current President, a Senate source said. First elected to the chamber in 1974, Leahy, 80, is the most senior Democrat in the chamber and holds the title of Senate president pro tempore. … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate blocks constitutional challenge to Trump impeachment trial
Trump’s military transgender ban set in motion
Federal judges required the military to begin allowing transgender recruits beginning in January 2018, and the Pentagon has not stood in the way of those rulings. Instead, it provided policy guidance to recruiters to explain how to enlist transgender men and women, and said those guidelines "shall remain in effect until expressly revoked". … [Read more...] about Trump’s military transgender ban set in motion
Voting machine firm sues Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for more than $1.8 billion
Those allegations, repeated in lawsuits filed by lawyer Sidney Powell, have been rejected by courts in multiple states. And a statement released shortly after the election by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said there was no evidence that any voting machines switched votes or were otherwise compromised. … [Read more...] about Voting machine firm sues Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for more than $1.8 billion