The U.S. House voted 232-197 to impeach the president on a charge of inciting an insurrection.
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McConnell blocks quick impeachment trial in Senate; won’t rule out vote to convict
The Kentucky Republican also sees House Democrats’ drive to impeach Trump as an opportune moment to distance the GOP from the tumultuous, divisive outgoing president.
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Three members of Congress test positive for COVID-19 after some Republicans refuse to mask up in lockdown
Rep. Debbie Dingell said she will introduce legislation to fine members of Congress who won’t wear masks in the Capitol.
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Trump says he takes no responsibility for Capitol insurrection, visits Texas
Trump defended his fiery rally remarks last week as ‘totally appropriate’ and showed no remorse for the following attack, the most serious and deadly domestic incursion at the Capitol in the nation’s history.
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Rep. Golden joins Pingree in support of Trump’s impeachment
The House is expected to take up the measure Wednesday. Sens. King and Collins haven’t said whether they will support impeachment.
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Pingree co-sponsors resolution to investigate 147 members of Congress for role in insurrection
Enacted after the Civil War, the 14th Amendment prohibits membership for those who have ‘engaged in insurrection or rebellion’ against the U.S.
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Maine’s members of Congress respond: ‘This doesn’t happen. It’s America.’
The state’s senators and representatives condemn the Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol, halting the certification of the results of the November election.
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BIW gets another destroyer project after Congress overrides Trump’s defense bill veto
Bath Iron Works will move ahead on another destroyer after the Senate’s override of President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Trump, allies launch desperate bid to get Congress to undo Biden’s election
The president’s unprecedented attempt to overturn the presidential election is splitting the Republican Party.
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Fate of Trump’s $2,000 stimulus checks now rests with Republican-led Senate
Despite approval by the House, it remains unclear if enough Senate Republicans will shelve their opposition to higher payments to support the president’s request.