Trump's impeachment trial would be the first of a U.S. president no longer in office, an undertaking that his Senate Republican allies argue is pointless, and potentially even unconstitutional. Democrats say they have to hold Trump to account, even as they pursue Biden's legislative priorities, because of the gravity of what took place — a violent attack on the U.S. Congress aimed at overturning an election. … [Read more...] about Schumer: Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb. 8
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Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill
Sharry said immigration groups prefer Democrats to push for as strong a bill as possible without making any concessions to Republicans on issues like boosting border security spending. He said hopes for a bipartisan breakthrough are “a fool’s errand” because the GOP has largely opposed expending citizenship opportunities for so long. … [Read more...] about Democrats start reining in expectations for immigration bill
Trump planned to oust acting AG to overturn Georgia election results: report
Trump had also pressed Rosen to appoint special counsels to investigate what he said were irregularities in the election, though he never provided any evidence for his claims. Among the investigations he wanted launched was one into Dominion Voting Systems, a company that made the election equipment Trump’s backers falsely said had ties with Venezuela to prevent Trump’s reelection. … [Read more...] about Trump planned to oust acting AG to overturn Georgia election results: report
Trump Nearly Fired Acting Attorney General Days Before Capitol Riot
Everything came to a head the weekend before the Capitol riot. Clark met with Trump after again being rebuffed by Rosen and Donoghue, then told Rosen on Sunday, January 3, that Trump was going to replace him with Clark so Clark could try to stop Congress from certifying Biden’s win on January 6. Rosen and Donahue immediately told Steven Engel, who runs the DOJ’s office of legal counsel, about the threat, and Donahue held a call with senior Justice Department leaders where they all agreed to resign if Rosen was fired. That threat was soon communicated to Trump by Engel. … [Read more...] about Trump Nearly Fired Acting Attorney General Days Before Capitol Riot
NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang faces social media backlash for comparing BDS movement to fascism
Yang announced his intent to run for the mayor’s office earlier this month. The businessman previously drew criticism on social media after he said he had left New York City during the coronavirus pandemic because his two-bedroom apartment was too cramped. … [Read more...] about NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang faces social media backlash for comparing BDS movement to fascism
