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"I have been reading positions on both sides and I understand there are legitimate arguments on both sides of that question," Johnson said. "The question we will vote on... for every senator should be is it wise, is it the right thing to do. I think from that standpoint, the choice is very clear. It will not heal. It will not unite. Let's put an end to this now." … [Read more...] about Rand Paul to trigger Senate vote on whether Trump impeachment trial is constitutional

GOP Sens. Ted CruzRafael (Ted) Edward CruzSenate to vote Tuesday on Biden's secretary of State pick To 'lower the temperature' raise commitments to federalism Leahy, not Roberts, to preside over impeachment trial MORE (Texas), Rand PaulRandal (Rand) Howard PaulSenate to vote Tuesday on Biden's secretary of State pick Leahy, not Roberts, to preside over impeachment trial Sunday shows preview: All eyes on Biden administration to tackle coronavirus MORE (Ky.) and John BarrassoJohn Anthony BarrassoSenate to vote Tuesday on Biden's secretary of State pick OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden EPA asks Justice Dept. to pause defense of Trump-era rules | Company appeals rejection of Pebble Mine | Energy pick Granholm to get hearing Wednesday Nomination hearing for Biden Energy pick Granholm set for Wednesday MORE (Wyo.) opposed the nomination in committee.  … [Read more...] about Senate to vote Tuesday on Biden’s secretary of State pick

Democrats reject that argument, pointing to an 1876 impeachment of a secretary of war who had already resigned and to opinions by many legal scholars. Democrats also say that a reckoning of the first invasion of the Capitol since the War of 1812, perpetrated by rioters egged on by a president as Electoral College votes were being tallied, is necessary. … [Read more...] about Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over GOP

Five days before, Biden devoted his Inaugural Address to the theme of “unity,” mentioning the word no fewer than eight times. Yet despite knowing that the Senate is unlikely to convict Trump, and despite campaigning on the urgency of coronavirus relief, the 46th president is not only tolerating, but actively encouraging an effort to punish the 45th — who is no longer in office. … [Read more...] about Breaking ‘Unity’ Pledge, Joe Biden Backs Trump Impeachment Trial

House impeachment managers made the trek across the U.S. Capitol on Monday to deliver the impeachment charge against Trump for allegedly inciting the January 6 riot that saw pro-Trump demonstrators break into the Senate chamber and the offices of legislators, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. … [Read more...] about Biden Says Senate Impeachment Trial ‘Has To Happen’