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

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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.

Dems ‘caved’ on witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, drawing condemnation from left and right

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Democrat impeachment managers on Saturday drew harsh criticism from both the left and the right after their stark reversal on whether to call witnesses in the Senate trial of former President Donald Trump.

Dems ‘caved’ on witnesses in Trump impeachment trial, drawing condemnation from left and right

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Democrat impeachment managers on Saturday drew harsh criticism from both the left and the right after their stark reversal on whether to call witnesses in the Senate trial of former President Donald Trump.

McConnell rips Trump, says actions ‘unconscionable’ but trial was unconstitutional

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Saturday said that former President Donald Trump's actions after the presidential election were "unconscionable" despite his vote to acquit the former president of the impeachment charge against him. 

Trump celebrates acquittal in Senate trial, foreshadows political future: ‘Much to share’

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Former President Donald Trump on Saturday thanked his lawyers and senators who voted against his impeachment conviction and foreshadowed his political future in a statement following the 57-43 Senate vote to acquit him of inciting an insurrection. 

Trump impeachment trial overshadows hot topics, controversies in early weeks of Biden admin

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As the Senate considers for the second time in barely over a year whether to convict former President Donald Trump of an impeachment charge, he continues to dominate the political world even as he's remained mum through the process. 

Trump lawyers expected to allege Dem hypocrisy Friday as defense gets its turn at impeachment trial

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The legal team for former President Donald Trump makes their opening arguments in his second impeachment trial on Friday -- and they are expected to allege that Democrats are being hypocritical by saying that Trump incited the Capitol mob by telling his followers they have to "fight" against a "stolen election."

Schumer leaves door open to 14th Amendment measure to bar Trump from office

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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Thursday did not rule out bringing legislation to bar former President Donald Trump from office if he is not convicted at the ongoing Senate impeachment trial. 

Trump steers clear of impeachment trial rapid response without Twitter megaphone

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Former President Donald Trump has been extremely quiet as his impeachment trial got underway in earnest this week, in contrast to his ubiquitous Twitter presence during his impeachment trial last year, and longtime affinity for the spotlight.

Mike Lee’s objection to ‘false’ Trump impeachment evidence causes stir as Dems set for closing arguments

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The House impeachment managers will continue their case Thursday, after making their argument over the last two days that Trump should be convicted of inciting an insurrection on the Capitol.