Category: fnc/politics

Trump impeachment manager says she’s filled with ‘glee’ at prospect of questioning McCarthy about Capitol riot

Posted on by Vandana Rambaran
Del. Stacey Plaskett said she is filled with "glee" at the prospect of questioning House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy regarding a phone call between him and former President Donald Trump during the Capitol riot in January.

Trump stays mostly quiet after impeachment acquittal, sticks to tight script

Posted on by Paul Steinhauser
Since Donald Trump was acquitted on Saturday in his Senate impeachment trial, he’s stayed mostly under the radar.

McConnell says he was defending Constitution, not Trump, with impeachment acquittal vote

Posted on by Brooke Singman
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he was defending the U.S. Constitution, and not Donald Trump, by voting to acquit the former president of an impeachment charge of inciting an insurrection.

COVID-19 stimulus gets new focus after Trump impeachment trial

Posted on by Edmund DeMarche
Members of Congress have signaled a renewed focus on President Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus plan after the conclusion of last weekend's impeachment trial of former President Trump.

Trump Jr. vows father will ‘keep pushing that America First agenda’ after impeachment acquittal

Posted on by Angelica Stabile
Following former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment acquittal, his future will be dedicated to preserving his brand of conservatism and supporting the American people, Donald Trump Jr. told Fox News’ "Hannity" on Monday.

North Carolina Republicans censure Senator Richard Burr over vote to convict Trump

Posted on by Evie Fordham
The North Carolina GOP Central Committee on Monday night censured home state Sen. Richard Burr over his vote his impeachment vote in the Senate trial of former President Donald Trump.

NY lawmakers must begin impeachment proceedings, criminal investigation of Gov. Cuomo: Marc Molinaro

Posted on by Nikolas Lanum
New York Republican Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro called Monday for impeachment proceedings and a criminal prosecution to be launched against Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo over the alleged cover-up of nursing home deaths under his administration.

Trump impeachment poll: 58% say he should have been convicted

Posted on by Paul Steinhauser
Nearly six in 10 Americans say that former President Trump should have been convicted in his Senate impeachment trial, according to a new national poll conducted after Saturday’s acquittal of the former president.

NC GOP expected to censure Sen. Burr over Trump impeachment vote

Posted on by Evie Fordham
The North Carolina GOP Central Committee is expected to censure Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., on Monday night over his impeachment vote — making him the latest Republican to face home state backlash after breaking with former President Donald Trump.

Trump still might face punishment for Capitol riot even after Senate impeachment acquittal

Posted on by Tyler Olson
Former President Donald Trump on Saturday, after the Senate acquitted him of the impeachment charge against him, teased a return to the political arena in his post-presidency -- but he may still face efforts to punish him for the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by his supporters.