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House Poised To Pass Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill This Week

Monday, March 08, 2021

Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for bipartisan support for the upcoming House vote on the Senate-amended legislation. Such support is unlikely, as Republicans are fiercely opposed to the package.

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McConnell Blasts Pelosi's Proposed Jan. 6 Commission As 'Partisan'

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Republican lawmakers want equal party representation on the panel to investigate the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

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Ousted Capitol Security Officials Say They Didn't Have Intel To Plan For Riot

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

The officials testifying Tuesday resigned in the wake of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund said, "None of the intelligence we received predicted what actually occurred."

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Here's What's In House Democrats' $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan

Monday, February 22, 2021

The legislation is set for a vote on the House floor at the end of the week. The Senate is then expected to modify it to ensure it can pass procedural hurdles.

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White House: China And WHO Need To 'Step Up' On Investigation Into Origin Of Pandemic

Sunday, February 21, 2021

National security adviser Jake Sullivan says he has concerns over the data China has provided to the World Health Organization regarding the origins of the coronavirus.

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Democrats Unveil Sweeping Immigration Bill

Thursday, February 18, 2021

The legislation includes setting up a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, but its fate in Congress, which has rejected such measures for the past two decades, is uncertain.

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Trump Blasts McConnell And His Leadership In Lengthy Response To Recent Criticism

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The statement comes days after the Senate minority leader said former President Donald Trump committed a "disgraceful dereliction of duty" on Jan. 6.

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Former Sen. David Perdue Files For Potential 2022 Comeback Bid In Georgia

Tuesday, February 16, 2021

The former senator, who lost to Sen. Jon Ossoff in one of two Georgia runoff elections, would seek the seat of Sen. Raphael Warnock next year. He filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission.

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Nancy Pelosi Announces Plans For 9/11-Style Commission To Study Capitol Attack

Monday, February 15, 2021

The House speaker calls for establishing an independent panel to investigate "the facts and causes" related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. And she says more money is needed to boost security.

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7 GOP Senators Voted To Convict Trump. Only 1 Faces Voters Next Year

Monday, February 15, 2021

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski will face voters in 2022, but her state's new primary and voting system likely means she'll be in less danger of losing her primary.

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'No Regrets': House Managers Defend Their Decision Not To Call Witnesses

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Democrats argue that moving forward with witnesses would have prolonged the Senate impeachment trial and wouldn't have convinced additional Republicans to vote to convict Trump.

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After Voting To Acquit, McConnell Torches Trump As Responsible For Riot

Saturday, February 13, 2021

The Senate minority leader condemned the actions taken by Trump on the day of the Capitol insurrection but said he didn't believe the impeachment trial was constitutional.

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Trump's Defense Closes Its Case By Saying Impeachment Trial Is A 'Complete Charade'

Saturday, February 13, 2021

In his closing remarks, Michael van der Veen said Trump's words on the day of the Capitol insurrection were taken out of context and that any comments he did make are protected speech.

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'We Defended Our House,' Raskin Says After Trump Acquittal

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Lead impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin and his team wrapped up their arguments Saturday. Afterward, he said, "Trump stormed our house with the mob he incited, and we defended our house."

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House Impeachment Managers Wrap Their Case

Thursday, February 11, 2021

Impeachment managers argued that not taking action against former President Donald Trump jeopardizes the country's standing in the eyes of the global community.

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'He Can Do This Again': Rep. Lieu Warns Of Future Attacks On Democracy

Thursday, February 11, 2021

House impeachment managers are rebutting claims from Trump's defense team that the trial is politically motivated because Democrats don't want to face Trump in 2024.

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With New Video Footage, Managers Show How Close Rioters Got To Pence And Lawmakers

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

House impeachment managers played new video and audio documenting the violent mayhem at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

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Rep. Swalwell Makes Point To Distinguish Between Protesters And Rioters

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

The California Democrat also compared those protesting the election results to the Republican senators who raised objections to those same results.

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Trump Was The 'Inciter-In-Chief,' House Manager Says In Opening Argument

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Lead impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., says former President Donald Trump was singularly responsible for inciting the mob that breached the Capitol on Jan. 6.

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Senate Declares That Trump's Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional

Tuesday, February 09, 2021

Six Republicans voted with all Democrats to advance the Senate impeachment trial.

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