Feb 13 WATCH: McConnell votes to acquit, then condemns Trump By Associated Press McConnell said he could not vote to convict Trump because he is “constitutionally not eligible for conviction” because he is no longer president. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 6:47 Some cities made hazard pay for essential workers mandatory— what companies, and local governments, have to say about it By PBS NewsHour When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the nation last March, many large food retailers increased their frontline workers’ pay by several dollars an hour. Dubbed ‘hero pay,' the programs have since ended, despite the remaining dangers for workers. Some cities have… Continue watching
Feb 13 WATCH: Defense argues Trump rally was 'hijacked' By Associated Press A lawyer for Donald Trump says everyone acknowledges the horror of the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last month but that the former president wasn't responsible for it. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Schumer calls Trump Impeachment result a 'vote for infamy' By Associated Press Sen. Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, took to the Senate floor on Saturday to decry the Senate’s acquittal of the former president on a charge that he incited the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Neguse urges Senators to put country above politics By Associated Press Neguse said he fears that if the former president is not punished, "the violence we saw that day may be just the beginning."… Continue reading
Feb 13 After impeachment acquittal, Trump says his movement 'has only just begun' By Associated Press Trump in a lengthy statement is thanking his attorneys and his defenders in the House and Senate, who he said “stood proudly for the Constitution we all revere and for the sacred legal principles at the heart of our country.”… Continue reading
Feb 13 Senate votes to acquit Trump for role in Capitol attack By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate has voted to acquit former President Donald Trump on a charge of inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The vote was 57-43, but a conviction in the Senate requires a two-thirds majority, or 67 votes. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Cicilline makes closing impeachment arguments By Associated Press House impeachment manager David Cicilline made his closing arguments urging senators to convict Trump and arguing that Trump incited the mob to attack the Capitol on January 6. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Rep. Dean urges senators to be on the right side of history By Associated Press After a delay of several hours, the trial is back on track with closing arguments and Saturday's session heading toward a vote on the verdict. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Raskin says Trump Impeachment trial is 'about who we are' By Associated Press The Senate is moving toward a final vote after reaching a deal to skip witness testimony in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. The agreement averted a prolonged trial and set up closing arguments from both sides. Continue reading