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Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional
Six Republicans voted with all Democrats to advance the Senate impeachment trial.
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'They Thought They Were Going To Die': Raskin Recounts Family's Experience On Jan. 6
In a powerful moment, Rep. Jamie Raskin says members of his family hid under a desk during the attack on the Capitol.
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Here's What You Need To Know About The Senate Impeachment Trial
The Senate trial begins Tuesday on one article the House approved, charging former President Trump with incitement of insurrection for the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol. Most senators want a short trial.
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House Republicans To Keep Rep. Liz Cheney In Leadership Position
In leadership, Cheney was responsible for the messaging of the House GOP. Her detractors argued her vote to impeach the former president indicates she's lost sight over the majority of the party.
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Health
10 Senate Republicans Outline $600B Counteroffer To Biden's COVID-19 Relief Bill
The senators are asking to work with President Biden on a coronavirus relief package that they believe could be approved "quickly by Congress with bipartisan support."
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House Poised To Transmit Article Of Impeachment Against Trump To Senate
The trial itself will begin on Feb. 9, giving the Democratic House impeachment managers and Trump's defense team two weeks to file briefs and finalize their legal preparations.
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Senate Confirms Avril Haines As Director Of National Intelligence
Haines has made history as the first woman to hold the top job in U.S. intelligence.
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New Georgia Senators Sworn In, Democrats Now Officially Control The Senate
A Democratic majority, even a thin one, allows the party to set the chamber's legislative agenda and makes it easier to confirm Biden's Cabinet picks.
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'What We Needed': Several Republican Senators Praise Biden's Call For Unity
Several Republican lawmakers, especially moderate ones, praised Biden's inaugural address, which urged members of both parties to come together and work on behalf of the American people.
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'The Mob Was Fed Lies': McConnell Rebukes Trump For His Role In Capitol Riot
The Senate majority leader's remarks are his strongest against the president since the Jan. 6 riot.