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
On Monday, a group of Democratic Representatives who will act as prosecutors in the trial, participated in a ceremonial walk across to the Senate to hand over the charges. Representative Jamie Raskin addressed the Senate, saying, “Donald John Trump had engaged in high crimes and misdemeanors by inciting violence against the government of the United States.” … [Read more...] about Democrats Deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate
U.S. Senate blocks constitutional challenge to Trump impeachment trial
There is a debate among scholars over whether the Senate can hold a trial for Mr. Trump now that he has left office. Many experts have said "late impeachment" is constitutional, arguing that Presidents who engage in misconduct late in their terms should not be immune from the very process set out in the Constitution for holding them accountable. … [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
The two lawyers may be only the first of many to face lawsuits from Dominion. The company has sent retraction and preservation letters, often precursors to litigation, to more than 150 individuals and businesses, including conservative media outlets that amplified false claims of election fraud. … [Read more...] about Voting machine firm sues Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani for more than $1.8 billion