Donald Trump’s core offense was the stunning abuse of his executive power in attempting to violently impede the peaceful transition of power.
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Lebanon man charged in Capitol riot will be moved to Washington
During a brief court appearance by video Thursday, Kyle Fitzsimons waived his right to argue for bail until he is transferred.
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‘Distressing and emotional’: Senators relive horror of riot
When Wednesday’s presentation in Trump’s impeachment trial ended, ‘It was extremely quiet,’ said Maine Sen. Susan Collins, describing the atmosphere. ‘You could hear a pin drop.’
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Some Republicans unhappy with Trump want to chart a new course – maybe a new party
Evan McMullin, a former chief policy director to the Republican Conference who challenged Trump as an independent in 2016, helped organize the virtual meeting.
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Convict Trump or invite dire damage to American democracy, prosecutors urge Senate
House impeachment managers wrapped up an emotional 2 days of opening arguments, with Donald Trump’s defense to take the floor on Friday.
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Commentary: Jan. 6 images were disturbing – impeachment-trial video makes them terrifying
By simply arranging clips of rage and violence in chronological order, the impeachment managers laid bare Donald Trump’s culpability.
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Impeachment trial highlights: Harrowing video, focus on Trump’s words
One House prosecutor said Donald Trump ‘put a target’ on the backs of then-Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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Top Michigan Republican stands by claim that Capitol riot was a ‘hoax’
Mike Shirkey previously came under fire for attending a rally with extremists, weeks after armed men entered the Statehouse to protest Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s coronavirus restrictions. Some were later charged in a plot to kidnap the governor.
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Democrats use harrowing new video, audio to bolster case
Newly released radio dispatches from the D.C. police also echoed through the Senate chamber with the voices of law enforcement officers calling for backup and overwhelmed by the surging crowd on Jan. 6.
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Georgia prosecutor opens criminal probe after Trump’s calls to alter election results
In early January, the then-president pressured Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to ‘find’ enough votes to reverse Joe Biden’s victory in the state during an hourlong phone call.