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
Feb 13 Rep. Herrera Beutler becomes central character in late Trump impeachment trial turmoil By Chris Grygiel, Associated Press Her statement late Friday asserting that Trump rebuffed a request from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy upended Trump's Senate trial and sparked a fight about calling Herrera Beutler as a witness. Continue reading
Feb 13 Trump impeachment trial resumes without calling witnesses By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, 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. Continue reading
Feb 13 Fight over witnesses could delay Trump trial conclusion By Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump was thrown into confusion Saturday as lawmakers voted to consider hearing witnesses, a step that could extend the proceedings and delay a vote on whether the former president incited the deadly Capitol insurrection. Continue reading
Feb 13 WATCH: Trump trial opens as senators race toward vote By Associated Press Senators were speeding toward an expected vote in the rare Saturday session on whether to convict or acquit the former president on the charge of incitement of insurrection in the Jan. 6 attack. Continue reading