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Though arguing against the Senate taking action, Dershowitz did acknowledge in his op-ed that impeaching former officials is not unprecedented. He called back to the impeachment of Secretary of War William Belknap in 1876. Belknap had accepted kickbacks in exchange for appointing an associate to a lucrative military trading position. … [Read more...] about Dershowitz: Senate should dismiss impeachment article since Trump is private citizen

The AP notes that reported military sexual assaults have continued to rise since 2006, climbing by 13 percent in 2018 and 3 percent in 2019. The news service reports that Austin has planned a meeting with senior military leadership on the topic in the coming days. … [Read more...] about New Defense secretary orders assessment of sexual assault prevention programs

Shortly after Joe BidenJoe BidenFive examples of media's sycophancy for Biden on inauguration week Drastic measures for drastic times — caregiver need mobile health apps Boycott sham impeachment MORE finished his inaugural speech after taking the oath of office Wednesday, he walked toward Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellBiden attends first church service as president in DC, stops at local bagel shop Harry Reid 'not particularly optimistic' Biden will push to eliminate filibuster Senators spar over validity of Trump impeachment trial MORE (R-Ky.), who was seated behind the new president on the platform, to exchange a few private words. … [Read more...] about Skepticism reigns as Biden, McConnell begin new era

It will also give Schumer and McConnell more time to come to an agreement on what's called an organizing resolution, which delineates how many members from each party will be on committees and how legislation will move through the Senate. Talks on that power-sharing deal have been hung up on McConnell's demand that Schumer gives assurances that Democrats won't get rid of the legislative filibuster, something Schumer has strongly resisted.  … [Read more...] about Trump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday, ahead of trial next month

Conley replaced Ronny Jackson, who also generated controversy by delivering a briefing in which he declared Trump "might live to be 200 years old" if he had a healthier diet. Jackson was later tapped to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, but his nomination was withdrawn amid allegations of professional misconduct. Jackson was elected to the House in November and represents Texas's 13th District. … [Read more...] about Biden replaces controversial White House physician with personal doctor