The four-page impeachment bill draws from Trump’s own false statements about his election defeat to Democrat Joe Biden; his pressure on state officials in Georgia to “find” him more votes; and his White House rally ahead of the Capitol siege, in which he encouraged thousands of supporters to “fight like hell” before they stormed the building on Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Trump faces “incitement of insurrection” impeachment charge
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Why the Trump impeachment fizzled and acquittal is now a foregone conclusion
The Paul argument that trying Trump would be unconstitutional seems a rather weak one, if only because the Senate has done it before. In the long-forgotten case of William Belknap, Ulysses Grant’s secretary of war, ran to the White House in 1876 and resigned in tears just before a House impeachment vote. The House went ahead anyway, and the Senate convicted Belknap even though he had left office. Chuck Schumer is among those who have made that point. … [Read more...] about Why the Trump impeachment fizzled and acquittal is now a foregone conclusion
McConnell Declares ‘Victory’ Over Democrats Who Want To Abolish The Filibuster — ‘Not Enough Votes To Break The Rule’
McConnell then mentioned how during part of former President Donald Trump’s time in office, Republicans had control of all three branches and did not vote to abolish a filibuster. (RELATED: McConnell Says There Are Now ‘Assurances’ Democrats Will Not Abolish The Filibuster) … [Read more...] about McConnell Declares ‘Victory’ Over Democrats Who Want To Abolish The Filibuster — ‘Not Enough Votes To Break The Rule’
Poll: Liz Cheney’s Political Support Collapses in Wyoming as Primary Challenger Takes Double-Digit Lead
As Breitbart News previously reported, more than half of the GOP conference have signed a petition saying they would vote on a secret ballot to oust her as chair. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, meanwhile, has said he supports her staying in the position but believes she has to answer for her actions. McCarthy opposed the impeachment that Cheney supported. … [Read more...] about Poll: Liz Cheney’s Political Support Collapses in Wyoming as Primary Challenger Takes Double-Digit Lead
Bipartisan group discussing Senate rules change
He added that there was bipartisan interest in trying to find ways to avoid eating up time on motions to proceed, a first procedural step to a bill getting voted on, as well as freeing up bills that are held up by one or two senators. The Senate’s rules allow a single senator to drag out a debate, or to stop a vote unless leadership is willing to use precious floor time to defeat the senator. … [Read more...] about Bipartisan group discussing Senate rules change
