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Outgoing US president issues video calling for peace at Joe Biden's inauguration and lashes out at social media companies.Outgoing US president issues video calling for peace at Joe Biden's inauguration and lashes out at social media companies.

In a desperate attempt to save his skin, the US President did not mince his words.In a desperate attempt to save his skin, the US President did not mince his words.

US election: Donald Trump's furious ultimatum to Mike Pence - NZ Herald

He could be impeached as soon as Thursday. He could be impeached as soon as Thursday.

Explainer: What to expect if Donald Trump is impeached for a second time | Newshub

Donald Trump has few options left but to foment even more chaos both at home and abroadDonald Trump has few options left but to foment even more chaos both at home and abroad

The US is now the focus of global instability | Business | The Guardian

On January 6, hours before his mob of loyalists stormed the U.S. Capitol as Pence presided over a joint session of Congress, Trump called the vice president's residence with a final, desperate plea.On January 6, hours before his mob of loyalists stormed the U.S. Capitol as Pence presided over a joint session of Congress, Trump called the vice president's residence with a final, desperate plea.

Donald Trump cursed at Mike Pence HOURS before US Capitol riots | Daily Mail Online

There’s no real reason for the Senate not to try him immediately.There’s no real reason for the Senate not to try him immediately.

Some Republicans say they will join Democrats and vote to charge the president with inciting insurrection.Some Republicans say they will join Democrats and vote to charge the president with inciting insurrection.

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With Republicans joining their push to impeach Donald Trump over the storming of the US Capitol, Democrats stand poised for a history-making vote to try to remove the president.With Republicans joining their push to impeach Donald Trump over the storming of the US Capitol, Democrats stand poised for a history-making vote to try to remove the president.

With some Republicans on board, US House Democrats press forward on impeachment vote | RNZ News

By Peter Baker, Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni, For Vice President Mike Pence, the moment of truth had arrived. After three years and 11 months of navigating the treacherous waters of President Donald Trump’s ego, after all the tongue-biting, pride-swallowing moments where he employed strategic silence or florid flattery to stay in his boss’ good graces, there he was beingBy Peter Baker, Maggie Haberman and Annie Karni, For Vice President Mike Pence, the moment of truth had arrived. After three years and 11 months of navigating the treacherous waters of President

Mike Pence reached his limit with Donald Trump, it wasn’t pretty | Deccan Herald

Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus | 2021/01/13Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus

Fury at the shaken Capitol over the attack, security, virus | Taiwan News | 2021/01/13

WASHINGTON, Jan 13 — Donald Trump’s disastrous final weeks in office prompted a tanking of support from the US Senate’s establishment Republicans, but loyalists in the House are mounting a defiant last stand — and signaling that Trumpism may be here to stay. A Praetorian guard of sorts is...WASHINGTON, Jan 13 — Donald Trump’s disastrous final weeks in office prompted a tanking of support from the US Senate’s establishment Republicans, but loyalists in the House are mounting a defiant last stand — and signaling that Trumpism may be here to stay. A Praetorian guard of sorts is...

In US House, a phalanx of fierce Trump loyalists | World | Malay Mail

House of Representatives rushes towards Trump impeachment over Capitol attackHouse of Representatives rushes towards Trump impeachment over Capitol attack

House of Representatives rushes towards Trump impeachment over Capitol attack

The choice facing Republicans isn't just about the immediate fate of Trump, who has just seven days left in his presidency. It's about whether the party's elected leaders are ready to move on from Trump, who remains popular with the GOP but is now toxic in much of Washington.The choice facing Republicans isn't just about the immediate fate of Trump, who has just seven days left in his presidency. It's about whether the party's elected leaders are ready to move on from Trump, who remains popular with the GOP but is now toxic in much of Washington.

Trump's Republican wall eroding ahead of impeachment vote | Hindustan Times

Congress votes on the 25th Amendment against Trump and Republicans increasingly back impeachment, but the 14th Amendment is the way to go.The benefit of the 14th Amendment is that it allows Democrats to hold Trump accountable without the need for support from Republican senators or Mike Pence.

Max Burns: Removing Trump through impeachment or the 25th Amendment is warranted. But this is better.

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The Republican leaders' split on impeachment presages a bigger battle over Trump and the GOP.

The Cheney-McCarthy rift busts open - POLITICO

Two Colorado congressional delegates will serve as impeachment managers as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Monday night.Two Colorado congressional delegates will serve as impeachment managers as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Monday night.

Colorado’s DeGette, Neguse Chosen As Impeachment Trial Managers – CBS Denver

Vice President Pence has raised to objections to invoking the 25th Amendment, a move that involves Pence and a majority of Trump's Cabinet declaring that Trump is unable to perform his duties.Vice President Pence has raised to objections to invoking the 25th Amendment, a move that involves Pence and a majority of Trump's Cabinet declaring that Trump is unable to perform his duties.

US House urges Pence to oust Trump as impeachment looms

Any reasonable leader would see the writing on the wall in the wake of the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Yet it’s no surprise that President Trump is remorseless over his seditious comments that led to the desecration of the seat of our nation’s democracy and the death of a police officer. That’s true […]

Editorial: Step up, impeach, convict - Portland Press Herald

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Congressman John Katko, the Republican representing New York's 24th Congressional District, became the first GOP House member to say he would vote yes on impeaching President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon. Representative Katko announced the decision in a statement, writing in part, "To allow the President of the United States to incite this attack without consequence is a direct threat to the future of our democracy. For that reason, I cannot sit by without taking action.WASHINGTON, D. C. - Congressman John Katko, the Republican representing New York's 24th Congressional District, became the first GOP House member to say he would vote yes on impeaching President Donald Trump Tuesday afternoon. Representative Katko announced the decision in a statement, writing in part, "To allow the President of the United States to incite this attack without consequence is a direct threat to the future of our democracy. For that reason, I cannot sit by without taking action.

FULL SPEECH: Rep. Katko explains support for impeachment on House floor | WSTM

FULL SPEECH: Rep. Katko explains support for impeachment on House floor

Resolution introduced in Congress after last week’s violent assault on Capitol by Trump’s supporters.Resolution introduced in Congress after last week’s violent assault on Capitol by Trump’s supporters.

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This is not the time to flex the Constitution, despite the need for urgency.This is not the time to flex the Constitution, despite the need for urgency.

The 14th Amendment Is Not an Alternative to Impeachment - The Bulwark

This is not the time to flex the Constitution, despite the need for urgency.This is not the time to flex the Constitution, despite the need for urgency.

The 14th Amendment Is Not an Alternative to Impeachment - The Bulwark

Impeachment is very rare in US history, only three US Presidents have been impeached in the history of the US and no US President has been impeached twice.

Has any US President been impeached before? Who? - AS.com

VP Mike Pence released a letter just hours ahead of a House vote on a measure urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment.VP Mike Pence released a letter just hours ahead of a House vote on a measure urging him to invoke the 25th Amendment.

VP Pence sends Speaker Pelosi letter rejecting calls to invoke 25th Amendment

Trump flew to Alamo (Texas) to stand next to a section of new border wall and deliver a 22-minute speech, in which he warned of further unrest if Congress dares to impeach him — even as the US House is about to do just that on Wednesday.The FBI has warned that armed protesters could take to the streets in the nation’s capital and in several states beginning in the days before the inaugurationTrump flew to Alamo (Texas) to stand next to a section of new border wall and deliver a 22-minute speech, in which he warned of further unrest if Congress dares to impeach him — even as the US House is about to do just that on Wednesday.The FBI has warned that armed protesters could take to the streets in the nation’s capital and in several states beginning in the days before the inauguration

Defiant Trump tries to burnish legacy amid growing riot fury

Her support for impeachment is a late but welcome act of leadership.Her support for impeachment is a late but welcome act of leadership.

Liz Cheney’s Finest Hour - The Bulwark

Her support for impeachment is a late but welcome act of leadership.Her support for impeachment is a late but welcome act of leadership.

Liz Cheney’s Finest Hour - The Bulwark

The U.S. House of Representatives met Tuesday night and passed House Resolution 38, urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove President Trump with a Cabinet vote.The U.S. House of Representatives met Tuesday night and passed House Resolution 38, urging Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment to the Constitution to remove President Trump with a Cabinet vote.

Invoking the 25th Amendment: Here is how Kentucky’s representatives voted

The House approved a resolution calling for President Donald Trump's removal through the 25th Amendment, though the vice president says he won't do it.The House approved a resolution calling for President Donald Trump's removal through the 25th Amendment, though the vice president says he won't do it.

House approves resolution despite Pence rejecting 25th amendment push

Six House Republicans Tuesday introduced a censure resolution accusing President Trump of violating his oath of office by attempting to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 election and by sparking a riot at the Capitol with his continued lies about the election. Six House Republicans Tuesday introduced a censure resolution accusing President Trump of violating his oath of office by attempting to overturn the lawful results of the 2020 election and by sparking a riot at the Capitol with his continued lies about the election. 

Congressman Greg Murphy, MD (NC-03) released a statement opposing the bill but did not vote. Murphy was in NC with his wife, who recently had back surgery.Congressman Greg Murphy, MD (NC-03) released a statement opposing the bill but did not vote. Murphy was in NC with his wife, who recently had back surgery.

Congressman Greg Murphy unable to vote on bill to invoke 25th Amendment to remove President Trump

Nearly nine in 10 voters in battleground states said it was important to have a peaceful and orderly transition, according to a poll conducted by longtime pollster for Trump, John McLaughlin.Nearly nine in 10 voters in battleground states said it was important to have a peaceful and orderly transition, according to a poll conducted by longtime pollster for Trump, John McLaughlin.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is reportedly "furious" and "done" with President Trump and it's still unclear how he would vote at trial.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell reportedly believes President Trump's second impeachment could help rid the Republican party of Trump's influence.

McConnell supports Trump impeachment launch: Reports | ksdk.com

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Many in Congress are mulling whether to impeach the sitting president and Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) believes a vote to impeach Trump will do more harm than good.Many in Congress are mulling whether to impeach the sitting president and Senator Tim Scott (R-South Carolina) believes a vote to impeach Trump will do more harm than good.

Sen. Scott opposed to impeaching Trump

With at least five Republicans joining their push to impeach President Donald Trump over the storming of the U.S. Capitol, Democrats in the House of Representatives stood poised for a history-making vote to try to remove the president from office. With eight days remaining in Trump's term, the House will…

Some House Republicans join impeachment push; Pence says he will not move to expel Trump - Japan Today

WASHINGTON — As President Trump denied responsibility for the U.S. Capitol assault that left five people dead, the FBI vowed Tuesday to prosecute hundreds of his supporters who took partWASHINGTON — As President Trump denied responsibility for the U.S. Capitol assault that left five people dead, the FBI vowed Tuesday to prosecute hundreds of his supporters who took part

Trump’s grip on GOP loosens as No. 3 Republican backs impeachment | News | lancasteronline.com

Washington State District 3 Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler announced Tuesday night that she will vote 'yes' to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday.Washington State District 3 Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler announced Tuesday night that she will vote 'yes' to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Washington Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler says she will vote 'yes' on impeaching President Trump | News | khq.com

The Latest: Michigan GOP Rep. Upton backs Trump impeachment | WHEC.com

The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from power.The US House of Representatives has approved a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment of the Constitution to remove President Donald Trump from power.

US House approves call to remove Trump | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News