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Politics The GOP-Led Senate Just Acquitted Trump in Impeachment Trial

Fifty-two of the 53 Republican Senators voted to acquit Trump on the first charge, abuse of power, with Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) delivering the lone, dissenting vote. All 53 Republicans acquitted Trump on the obstruction of power charge.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil February 5, 2020 5:36 pm EST
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Politics Romney Defies the GOP and Will Vote to Convict Trump

"Corrupting an election to keep oneself in office is perhaps the most abusive and destructive violation of one's oath of office that I can imagine," the Utah Republican said Wednesday.

Kimberly Lawson Kimberly Lawson February 5, 2020 2:20 pm EST
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Politics State of the Union Address Somehow Avoids Impeachment Entirely

Plus three more things you need to know today, February 5.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright February 5, 2020 11:12 am EST
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Politics ‘The Great American Comeback’: Here’s What You Need to Know About the State of the Union Address

Plus, a Senate a measure to officially censure Trump, the candidates who think they won Iowa, and more.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright February 4, 2020 10:47 am EST
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Politics Impeachment Is Almost Over And Here Comes Iowa: Here’s What You Need to Know Today

House impeachment managers and the president's legal team will deliver closing arguments on Monday. Later, Iowa voters make their choices.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright February 3, 2020 10:54 am EST

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A photo of the Fall Creek School District building in Eau Claire County. Gina Kildahl, a parent whose 7-year-old son contracted COVID-19 while attending the school, recently filed a lawsuit against the district for failing to implement masking requirements and other precautions aimed at mitigating the spread of the virus. (Photo courtesy of the Fall Creek School District) Coronavirus Mom Who Sued Over Lack of COVID Protections in National Spotlight
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Politics 75% of Americans Want Witnesses at Trump’s Impeachment Trial. Two Key Senators Just Said No.

Meanwhile, the top hashtags on Twitter Friday afternoon were #ImpeachmentTrialSham, #GOPCowards, #RIPAmerica, and #RIPGOP.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil January 31, 2020 4:18 pm EST
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Politics GOP Closes Ranks, Coronavirus Now a ‘Public Health Risk,’ and More: Here’s What You Need to Know

Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander announced Thursday he would not vote in favor of bringing forth witnesses to testify in the Senate Trump’s impeachment trial, effectively sealing an acquittal.

Emiene Wright Emiene Wright January 31, 2020 10:44 am EST