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Democrats, 10 Republicans Vote for 2nd Impeachment of Trump

Democrats in the House of Representatives, joined by ten Republicans, voted to impeach President Donald Trump for a second time, in a 232–197 vote on Jan. 13. The single article of impeachment alleges that the president incited an insurrection that resulted in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. The impeachment, accomplished in a…


Mcconnell Says He Hasn’t Decided on Whether to Convict Trump

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) informed Republican senators on Wednesday that he hasn’t decided whether to acquit or convict President Donald Trump on an article of impeachment expected to pass the House. “While the press has been full of speculation, I have not made a final decision on how I will vote and I…


GOP Representative: Trump’s Words Don’t Meet the Definition of Incitement

Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pa.) said Wednesday that he opposes the push to impeach President Donald Trump, arguing Trump’s words did not incite protesters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. Reschenthaler told colleagues on the House floor in Washington that he’s “deeply troubled” by the Capitol breach and wants those responsible to be “brought to justice.”…


Conservatives Call for Liz Cheney’s Ouster From GOP Leadership for Supporting Impeachment

A growing number of Republicans are pushing to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from the House GOP leadership team because she supports impeaching President Donald Trump. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) told reporters in Washington that the conference should vote on whether to remove Cheney as Republican Conference chair in light of the support. “I think…


Sen. Tim Scott Opposes Impeaching Trump: ‘Will Only Lead to More Hate’

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) came out Tuesday in opposition to the push to impeach President Donald Trump. “President Trump has eight days left in his term and has promised a smooth and peaceful transition of power. The Democrat-led impeachment talks happening in the House right now fly in direct opposition to what President-elect Joe Biden…


House Votes to Pressure Pence to Invoke 25th Amendment After He Rejected to Do So

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to approve a resolution that implores Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office even though Pence rejected the pressure to do so. In a 223-205 vote, the Democrat-controlled House passed the measure that called on Pence to invoke the amendment…


House Votes to Pressure Pence to Invoke 25th Amendment

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to approve a resolution imploring Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office, even though Pence rejected the pressure to do so. In a 223-205 vote, the Democrat-controlled House passed the measure that called on Pence to invoke the amendment, declaring…


Pelosi Names House Impeachment Managers Ahead of Vote

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday named nine House impeachment “managers” ahead of a Wednesday vote to remove President Donald Trump from office. The managers, all lawyers, would present the House’s case for impeachment during a Senate trial. Pelosi did not state when the House will send the article of impeachment to the Senate….


Trump Calls Impeachment Push a ‘Witch Hunt’ That Stokes Anger

President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House on Tuesday that the fresh Democrat push for a second impeachment is part of a long-running campaign against him that is fueling anger among his supporters. “On the impeachment, it’s really a continuation of the greatest witch hunt in the history of politics,” Trump said. “It’s…


Video: Facts Matter (Jan. 11): Why Trump Won’t Be Impeached

Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats in the House are pushing through a second impeachment, although it’s likely to fail once reaching the Senate. President Trump was kicked off of almost every major platform out there (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat). Meanwhile, another BLM activist was confirmed to have been arrested at the U.S. Capitol. He was…