Impeachment

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

The House approved a single article of impeachment - the equivalent of an indictment in a criminal trial - on January 13, accusing him of inciting an insurrection with an incendiary speech to supporters before they stormed the Capitol on January 6. A police officer and four others died in the melee. … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate blocks constitutional challenge to Trump impeachment trial

“Only five Republicans today voted in favor of the trial, which means there’s no chance Trump will be convicted,” explained Kimmel of Tuesday’s Senate vote on whether to dismiss it before it even begins. “Even Mitch McConnell, who specifically said Trump provoked the [Capitol riot] crowd, voted against it. I knew we should’ve been suspicious when he did the right thing. That was a sign. Some Republicans say impeachment would divide the nation even more, some make the ridiculous claim that it’s unconstitutional to convict a president after he leaves office.” … [Read more...] about Jimmy Kimmel Drags Nikki Haley Over Lame Trump Impeachment Defense

What seemed for some Democrats like an open-shut case that played out for the world on live television, as Trump encouraged a rally mob to “fight like hell" for his presidency, is running into a Republican Party that feels very differently. Not only are there legal concerns, but senators are wary of crossing the former president and his legions of followers who are their voters. Security remains tight at the Capitol. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over Republicans

Raimondo, 49, is the first woman elected governor of Rhode Island. She is a Rhodes Scholar and graduate of Yale Law School who recalls her father losing his job at a Bulova watch factory in Providence to connect with those worried about jobs in the U.S. being moved to other countries. She will tell the panel the country needs to invest in technology and aggressively combat unfair trade practices from China and other counties, a topic that the previous administration seized upon to gain support in communities that have seen extensive manufacturing job losses in recent decades. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Commerce pick stresses investment in COVID-19 recovery