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Raskin goes off on GOP’s Jan. 6 “nonsense”: They’re telling us to “disbelieve our own eyes and ears”
1 year, 10 months ago

Raskin goes off on GOP’s Jan. 6 “nonsense”: They’re telling us to “disbelieve our own eyes and ears”

Salon  

This article originally appeared at Common Dreams. As right-wing politicians and pundits continue to peddle lies and conspiracies related to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, Democratic Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin on Wednesday delivered a passionate rebuttal of Republicans' "nonsense." Speaking on the House floor, Raskin asserted that "it all starts" …

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Senators say vote on election reform bill unlikely until after midterms
2 years, 4 months ago

Senators say vote on election reform bill unlikely until after midterms

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer hasn’t said when the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act would come to the Senate floor. On Sunday, Rep. Jamie Raskin, a member of the select committee investigating Jan. 6, said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” that the Senate measure was “a good first start.” “We want to take a much broader …

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Donald Trump impeachment: Ex-US president claims victory, but this was an escape and not an exoneration
3 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment: Ex-US president claims victory, but this was an escape and not an exoneration

Firstpost  

Once again, former president Donald Trump beat the rap and once again he wasted no time claiming victory. “There’s no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day,” McConnell said. Seven Senate Republicans voted to convict Trump, the most senators of a president’s own party to turn against him in an …

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‘Have him testify’: Democrats dare Trump impeachment lawyers to provide exculpatory evidence
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Have him testify’: Democrats dare Trump impeachment lawyers to provide exculpatory evidence

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Trump’s attorney Michael van der Veen had repeatedly harangued the impeachment managers during …

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Trump impeachment trial speeds towards conclusion
3 years, 10 months ago

Trump impeachment trial speeds towards conclusion

Al Jazeera  

Trump defence team argued the president’s speech was protected by First Amendment as trial races towards its conclusion. 12 Feb 2021 - 23:26 GMT Senators have completed their questions in the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump 12 Feb 2021 - 23:15 GMT Dem senator asks what would have happened had officials bowed to Trump’s pressure Senator Michael …

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Dems implore senators to use ‘common sense’ in impeachment vote
3 years, 11 months ago

Dems implore senators to use ‘common sense’ in impeachment vote

Al Jazeera  

The third full day of arguments in the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump concluded on Thursday. 11 Feb 2021 - 21:31 GMT House Democratic prosecutors rest their case against Trump Representative Jamie Raskin said “common sense” shows former President Donald Trump committed the high crime of incitement of insurrection and urged senators acting as jurors to weigh …

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Senators transfixed by riot footage shown at Trump trial
3 years, 11 months ago

Senators transfixed by riot footage shown at Trump trial

Raw Story  

With footage of a pro-Trump mob storming the US Capitol playing out in their chamber, US senators sat transfixed before the shocking images that dominated the start of the former president's impeachment trial. Despite the sergeant at arm's command that all 100 senators remain silent "on pain of imprisonment," an informal, detached mood descended Tuesday on the Senate's Republican side, …

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Alan Dershowitz says he has ‘no idea’ what Trump’s defence is doing during opening speech
3 years, 11 months ago

Alan Dershowitz says he has ‘no idea’ what Trump’s defence is doing during opening speech

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Alan Dershowitz, who joined Donald Trump's legal team during the …

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Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional

NPR  

Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional Enlarge this image toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Handout/Getty Images The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump will move forward after the Senate voted Tuesday that the trial of a former president is constitutional. The Louisiana Republican told Capitol Hill reporters that he thought Trump's legal team did "a terrible job" on Tuesday. …

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As Trump prosecutor, delegate gets her say on impeachment
3 years, 11 months ago

As Trump prosecutor, delegate gets her say on impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Stacey Plaskett couldn’t cast a vote last month when the House impeached former President Donald Trump. “My method of handling things like this is to work,” Plaskett said, adding that receiving the unexpected call from Pelosi “really gave me a charge and something to do.” As an impeachment manager, it falls to Plaskett and the other Democrats to …

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Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump’s fitness
4 years, 3 months ago

Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump’s fitness

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled legislation Friday that would allow Congress to intervene under the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove the president, insisting it’s not about President Donald Trump but inspired by the need for greater congressional oversight of his White House. “This is not about President Donald Trump — he will face the judgment of …

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