House prosecutors displayed gripping scenes of how close the rioters were to the country’s leaders, roaming the halls chanting ‘Hang Mike Pence,’ some equipped with combat gear and members of extremist groups among the first inside.
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Trump fumes as his legal team baffles Republican senators
The former president was furious at what he saw from his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, and some allies called for yet another shakeup of his legal team.
Impeachment trial highlights: History lessons, Trump tweets, 13-minute video
William Belknap, an obscure and long-dead Cabinet secretary from the 1800s, played a starring role Tuesday.
Palm Beach to decide whether Trump can stay at Mar-a-Lago
Trump cut a deal with the town in 1993 that he would be prohibited from living there if the town allowed him to convert Mar-a-Lago from a residence to a club.
Senate votes to proceed with trial, rejecting Trump argument that it’s unconstitutional
While 6 Republicans, including Susan Collins, joined Democrats in voting to proceed, the 56-44 tally showed how far House prosecutors have to go for a conviction, which requires a two-thirds threshold of 67 senators.
Georgia election officials investigate Trump’s call seeking votes
The investigation by the secretary of state’s office stems from a complaint by a George Washington University Law School professor.
Trump censure promoted by Sen. Collins is still on the table as trial is set to begin
However, the reception has been lukewarm so far from Democrats, who would prefer to see the former president convicted in the impeachment trial, and from Republicans, who fear political consequences in barring Trump from office.
Trump impeachment lawyers blast ‘political theater,’ while Democrats allege ‘grievous crime’
A brief filed prior to the Senate trial makes clear that the former president’s lawyers plan to challenge both the constitutionality of the trial and any suggestion that Donald Trump was to blame for the insurrection.
Senate Republicans back Trump as impeachment trial nears
With him gone from the presidency, they show little political appetite to take further action.
Commentary: Damning legal brief makes it even more obvious why Senate must convict Trump
The case against the former president doesn’t require any special effects.