Dershowitz calls Trump impeachment a ‘loaded weapon’ that would be ‘so dangerous to the Constitution’

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Harvard Law professor emeritus and constitutional law scholar Alan Dershowitz said that while he does not believe it would result in a Senate trial, impeaching President Trump over what he said in an address prior to protesters storming the Capitol building on Wednesday would provide a "loaded weapon" to both parties to use at their will in the future.

Clyburn says Trump impeachment vote ‘will happen this week’ as 195 lawmakers cosponsor articles

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House Majority Whip Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said Sunday that the article of impeachment against President Trump that was drafted will go to a vote this week, while Trump's former Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney said that unlike last year's impeachment, Republicans may be on board this time.

House Dems seek IG review of alleged retaliation against Yevgeny Vindman, twin brother of impeachment witness

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Democratic House leaders are asking the Defense Department Inspector General’s office to look into whether the Trump administration illegally retaliated against twin brothers Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and Lt. Col. Yevgeny Vindman.

McCarthy rips Pelosi for stacking new coronavirus committee with pro-impeachment Dems

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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., ripped into Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s coronavirus oversight committee, after she announced that members include several high-profile Democrats who have been outspoken advocates of impeaching President Trump in the past.

McConnell says Trump impeachment trial ‘diverted the attention’ of the government as coronavirus entered US

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., argued Tuesday the federal government was distracted by the Democratic-led impeachment trial of President Trump when the coronavirus outbreak began.

Who is in the presidential line of succession?

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In the aftermath of President Trump's impeachment, and an upcoming election where a Democratic candidate will eventually name a running mate, one question that remains in the back of many voters' minds is who is next in line should the president leave office for one reason or another. While most people are aware that the Vice President is next in line, the full line of succession includes 18 positions.

Rand Paul responds to YouTube blocking video of whistleblower mention: ‘A chilling and disturbing day’

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Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., fired back after YouTube decided to block video of him on the Senate floor naming an individual who has been reported to be the anonymous whistleblower who filed a complaint that touched off President Trump's impeachment. 

Romney, once vilified by Democrats, hailed as hero by the left after impeachment vote

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Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, who just eight years ago was jeered and vilified by Democrats as he ran for president, has suddenly been the recipient of gushing praise from the party since his vote to convict President Trump for abuse of power in his impeachment trial.