Tag: Impeachment 2021
Inciting to riot
by Wade Rathke February 15, 2021 Pearl River Predictably, former President Trump was acquitted in his latest impeachment trial. It has always been important to him to set records, and he notched a couple of…
Sinema, Kelly vote to convict, as Senate acquits Trump of incitement
by Staff reporters, Cronkite News Saturday, February 13, 2021 Washington, D.C. Arizona’s senators joined all Democrats and a handful of Republicans Saturday in an unsuccessful attempt to convict former President Donald Trump in a historic…
WATCH LIVE: Defense to deliver rebuttal on Day 4 of Impeachment Trial after Dems dub Trump ‘Inciter-in-Chief’
Over three days, House impeachment managers shared graphic footage of the U.S. Capitol attack and compelling testimony alongside arguments that conviction is essential to thwarting future insurrection attempts. by Common Dreams staff Friday, February 12, 2021…
WATCH LIVE: On day two of Trump Trial, House Dems set to unveil new footage of ‘extreme violence’
The new footage, said one Democratic aide, “shows a view of the Capitol that is quite extraordinary.” by Common Dreams staff Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 9:30 am – MST Hours after the Senate reaffirmed the constitutionality…
As Trump trial begins, impeachment officials promise ‘devastating’ new evidence
“I think it very well may be the case that reluctant senators change their mind and vote to convict,” prosecution aides said. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Tuesday, January 9, 2021 Hours ahead of the start…
The Boogaloo Bois Have Guns, Criminal Records and Military Training. Now They Want to Overthrow the Government.
ProPublica and FRONTLINE have identified more than twenty members with ties to the armed forces. by A.C. Thompson, ProPublica, and Lila Hassan and Karim Hajj, FRONTLINE Hours after the attack on the Capitol ended, a group…
New ‘Treason Caucus’ campaign targets Cruz, Hawley, and others for role in deadly Capitol Insurrection
“If we don’t take action now, Cruz and his band of conspiracy theorists will still maintain power in an office they dishonored and don’t deserve to hold.” by Jessica Corbett, staff writer Friday, January 29, 2021…
Death threats and intimidation of public officials signal Trump’s autocratic legacy
by Shelley Inglis, University of Dayton Thursday, January 26, 2021 As the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump approaches, federal officials are investigating threats to attack or kill members of Congress. This comes in the…
AOC rips Republicans for embracing violence, misogyny, and racism
‘Kevin McCarthy Answers to These QAnon Members’ “No consequences means that they condone it.” by Jake Johnson, staff writer Thursday, January 28, 2021 Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York late Wednesday offered a damning assessment of…
Are We Living in a Failed State?
by Wade Rathke January 27, 2021 New Orleans The inauguration was hardly a week ago, and the honeymoon is already over. Ok, you’re right. There was absolutely no honeymoon ever! Who is surprised? Probably no…
Arizona lawmakers split as Trump impeached by House for a second time
“Donald Trump is not just incompetent. He’s not just corrupt. He’s downright dangerous and should never be allowed to hold public office again,” Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Phoenix, said in a statement after the vote. “That’s why…
House votes on removing, possibly impeaching Trump after mob attacks
by Sarah Oven, Cronkite News Wednesday, January 13, 2021 WASHINGTON – Arizona lawmakers split along party lines late Tuesday as the House passed a resolution urging Vice President Mike Pence to remove President Trump from office…
