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McConnell says he would vote for Trump again days after accusing him of being "practically and morally responsible" for the insurrection

McConnell told Fox News' Bret Bai.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 26th, 2021

GOP leader Mitch McConnell defends Senate vote to acquit Trump in WSJ op-ed

"Our job wasn't to find some way to inflict a punishment," he wrote. "The Senate's first and foundational duty was to protect the Constitution." Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) walks to his office on the first day of forme.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytFeb 16th, 2021

McConnell tears into Trump after voting to acquit, says there"s "no question" Trump was responsible for the Capitol siege

McConnell excoriated Trump's "disgraceful dereliction of duty" and blamed him for the deadly Capitol siege last month. In this screensho.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 13th, 2021

Pelosi called McConnell "pathetic" after he said he wouldn"t vote to convict Trump for inciting Capitol riot

Pelosi said McConnell postponed Trump's impeachment trial, and then voted for his acquittal because the trial occurred after Trump left office. .....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytFeb 14th, 2021

McConnell, Graham, and Grassley voted against Bill Clinton in his 1998 impeachment. They just acquitted Trump of inciting an insurrection.

McConnell, Grassley, and 3 other current GOP senators voted to remove Clinton from office. Graham, then a House member, voted to imp.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytFeb 14th, 2021

Capitol Report: Trump avoids conviction in second impeachment trial with 57-43 vote in Senate

Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial ends Saturday with his acquittal, after he faced a charge of inciting an insurrection in the wake of the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol by his supporters......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 13th, 2021

NewsWatch: Trump avoids conviction in second impeachment trial with 57-43 vote in Senate

Former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial ends Saturday with his acquittal, after he faced a charge of inciting an insurrection in the wake of the Jan. 6 storming of the Capitol by his supporters......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 13th, 2021

McConnell Says He"ll Vote To Acquit Trump, But Democrats Have Votes To Call Impeachment Witnesses: Live Updates

McConnell Says He'll Vote To Acquit Trump, Bu.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 13th, 2021

Liz Cheney has been formally censured by the Wyoming GOP for voting to impeach Trump

Rep. Liz Cheney was one of 10 House Republicans to vote to impeach Trump over his handling of the January 6 Capitol insurrection. Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., sp.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 6th, 2021

Is The Establishment Still Terrified Of Trump?

Is The Establishment Still Terrified Of Trump? Authored by Pat Buchanan via Buchanan.org, As soon as the Senate received the lone article of impeachment accusing President Donald Trump of “incitement of insurrection” in the Jan. 6 m.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 29th, 2021

Key Words: McConnell tea-leaf reading continues as Trump’s second impeachment is slotted into Senate calendar

Former Rep. Charlie Dent estimates that 150 House Republicans supported the article of impeachment charging Trump with inciting insurrection, though only 10 voted that way......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 22nd, 2021

Liz Cheney could face a mutiny within Congress and in her home state of Wyoming

Cheney, the number three Republican in the House, is taking heat from the right flank for her vote to impeach Trump over the Capitol insurrection. Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks during .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 22nd, 2021

NewsWatch: House impeaches President Trump a second time in historic vote

Donald Trump becomes the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice, as the House of Republicans approves a charge of inciting an insurrection following the riotous invasion of the Capitol last Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2021

Capitol Report: House impeaches President Trump a second time in historic vote

Donald Trump becomes the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice, as the House of Republicans approves a charge of inciting an insurrection following the riotous invasion of the Capitol last Wednesday......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2021

Watch Live: House Votes On Impeachment After Debate

Watch Live: House Votes On Impeachment After Debate House Democrats are leading the charge on a Wednesday vote to impeach President Trump on one count of incitement of insurrection, after protesters were allowed into the US Capitol build.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytJan 13th, 2021

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is inclined to vote to convict Trump in an impeachment trial, new report says

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is also talking to GOP colleagues about whether he should ask Trump to resign, The New York Times reports. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell listens to President Donald Trump talks to reporters wh.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021

House Republicans scoff at new security measures in place at the US Capitol less than a week after Trump provoked a violent insurrection

Rep. Louie Gohmert walked around the metal detector, telling police as he passed by: "You can't stop me; I'm on my way to a vote." Rep. Lauren B.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021

GOP Rep. Liz Cheney announces she"ll vote to impeach Trump and calls his incitement of the Capitol insurrection the greatest presidential "betrayal" in history

"The President of the United States summoned this mob, assembled the mob, and lit the flame of this attack," Cheney said in a statement. Rep. Liz Cheney, the third-highest ranking House Republican. (Photo by S.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 12th, 2021

Photos show increased security measures at the US Capitol in the days following the deadly insurrection by Trump supporters

The National Guard plans to deploy 10,000 troops to Washington by Saturday ahead of Biden's inauguration. Workers erect a security fence around the U.S. Capitol in Washington on January 7, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst Photos show new securi.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytJan 11th, 2021

Following his Twitter ban, Trump could launch a media blitz in the final days of his presidency to highlight his "amazing achievements," report says

Trump is considering taking part in multiple interviews in an attempt to ensure that his legacy is not solely colored by Wednesday's insurrection. President .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 10th, 2021