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McConnell and 20 Other Senators May Vote to Convict Trump
The current senate leader, Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), has confided that he believes Out-going President Trump committed acts worthy of impeachment....
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Republican Liz Cheney Will Vote to Impeach Donald Trump [Update]
Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) revealed her intent to vote yes on the impeachment article against President Donald Trump in an...
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Kudos! Hero Capitol Police Officer Protects Senate Chamber From Insurgents
Hidden among the horror of insurgents storming the Capitol building on January 6th is a hero police officer. He is...
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Insurgents Plan Riots Ahead of January 20th Despite Trump Admitting Defeat
As the fallout from President Trump's participation in the insurgency that devastated the nation on January 6th mounts, he responds...
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GOP Senator Murkowski Joins Democrats Demanding Trump’s Resignation
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is the first Senate Republican to state she believes Donald Trump should resign immediately. She joins...
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Democrat Jon Ossoff Victory Secures Senate Majority and Biden Trifecta [Update]
Senator-elect Jon Ossoff secured a victory in the twin Georgia senatorial runoff elections late Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2021. His win,...
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Jimmy Carter and Wife Will Not Attend Joe Biden’s Inauguration
Former Democratic President Jimmy Carter — and his wife Rosalynn — will not be attending President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration. According...
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Congress Confirms Electoral Votes Despite Insurgent Attack on Capitol
The joint session of Congress met as prescribed by the United States Constitution to confirm the Electoral Votes at promptly...
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The 25th Amendment Should Be Enacted After Donald Trump Solicits Violence [Video]
The people of the United States were horrified watching the riot take place at the Capitol building on Jan. 6,...
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Donald Trump Sentenced to 12-Hours in ‘Twitter Jail’ [Update]
Outgoing President Donald Trump's Facebook and Twitter accounts were temporarily suspended after the social media giants determined the posts about...
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