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McConnell says Capitol mob were 'fed lies' and ‘provoked by the president’

World / Politics Jan 20, 2021

McConnell says Capitol mob were 'fed lies' and ‘provoked by the president’

by Nicholas Fandos

Many Republican senators have been waiting for a sign from the Senate majority leader before deciding whether to convict Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection.”

Mitch McConnell recognizes Biden as U.S president-elect after holdout

World / Politics Dec 16, 2020

Mitch McConnell recognizes Biden as U.S president-elect after holdout

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell recognized Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election the day after the Electoral College confirmed his victory — a pivotal moment that further cements President Donald Trump’s defeat. "The Electoral College has spoken,” McConnell said on the ...

A new justice wouldn't guarantee a pro-Trump election verdict

Commentary / World Sep 24, 2020

A new justice wouldn't guarantee a pro-Trump election verdict

by Noah Feldman

For liberal court watchers, the situation is dire. But it is not yet time to write off the Supreme Court.

How Mitch McConnell can quickly push through Trump's top court nominee

World / Politics Sep 20, 2020

How Mitch McConnell can quickly push through Trump's top court nominee

by Emily Cochrane

The process is likely to be ugly, but it can be done.

U.S. Senate advances resolution limiting Trump's ability to wage war against Iran

World / Crime & Legal Feb 13, 2020

U.S. Senate advances resolution limiting Trump's ability to wage war against Iran

The U.S. Senate advanced legislation on Wednesday intended to limit President Donald Trump's ability to wage war against Iran, paving the way for a final vote as eight Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the war powers resolution. The resolution would require Trump to remove U.S. ...

U.S. Senate approves Trump impeachment trial plan, rejecting Democrats on documents and witnesses

World / Crime & Legal Jan 22, 2020

U.S. Senate approves Trump impeachment trial plan, rejecting Democrats on documents and witnesses

by Lisa Mascaro, Eric Tucker and Zeke Miller

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted early on Wednesday on party lines to approve the rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, rejecting Democratic efforts to obtain evidence and ensure witnesses are heard. As the third presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history began in earnest, Trump's ...

Nancy Pelosi poised to send Trump impeachment charges to U.S. Senate for trial

World / Crime & Legal Jan 14, 2020

Nancy Pelosi poised to send Trump impeachment charges to U.S. Senate for trial

The Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives is expected to formally send impeachment charges against President Donald Trump to the Senate this week, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has vowed to help acquit his fellow Republican. Rather than immediately sending the two articles of impeachment passed ...

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell seeks 'cover-up' of Trump impeachment

World / Crime & Legal Jan 13, 2020

Nancy Pelosi says Mitch McConnell seeks 'cover-up' of Trump impeachment

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it was "unusual" for her counterpart in the Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, to back a resolution aimed at dismissing the impeachment case against President Donald Trump. "Dismissing is a cover-up," Pelosi said Sunday on ABC's "This Week." McConnell on Friday ...

Republican leader McConnell urges lawmakers to wait for facts on Soleimani killing

World / Politics Jan 7, 2020

Republican leader McConnell urges lawmakers to wait for facts on Soleimani killing

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday U.S. lawmakers should wait for the facts before criticizing President Donald Trump's decision to kill top Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike in Baghdad last week. "We can and we should learn more ...

Chuck Schumer says emails doubting legality of Ukraine aid delay show need for impeachment trial testimony

World / Crime & Legal Jan 3, 2020

Chuck Schumer says emails doubting legality of Ukraine aid delay show need for impeachment trial testimony

by Billy House

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday dug in on his demand that the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump include new documents and testimony after revelation of administration emails that show officials questioned the legality of delaying aid to Ukraine. "The newly revealed ...

World / Crime & Legal Jan 1, 2020

Republican Sen. Susan Collins open to calling witnesses at Trump impeachment trial

by Anna Edgerton

GOP Sen. Susan Collins said she's open to calling additional witnesses for the Senate trial of President Donald Trump's impeachment, but stopped short of backing demands from Democrats for testimony to be set before the process begins. The Maine Republican is considered a possible swing ...

Republican senator: No rules, many options for Trump impeachment trial

World / Crime & Legal Dec 30, 2019

Republican senator: No rules, many options for Trump impeachment trial

Republican Sen. John Kennedy, a frequent defender of President Donald Trump, said on Sunday there were no real rules for how the U.S. Senate should run its impeachment trial and that the chamber could choose to hear witnesses and evidence. "When it comes to impeachment, ...

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