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Article Of Impeachment Cites Trump's 'Incitement' Of Capitol Insurrection

Brian Naylor — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:30:13 -0500

The article of impeachment references Trump's repeated false claims of widespread voter fraud, as well as comments during a rally ahead of the riot. Read the full text of the resolution.

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The House Has Impeached Trump Again. Here's How House Members Voted

Benjamin Swasey — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:17:17 -0500

Ten Republican House members joined with all Democrats to impeach the president for a second time.

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Hawley Defends Decision To Object To Electoral Votes

Barbara Sprunt — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 17:04:21 -0500

At least five U.S. senators have called on Sen. Josh Hawley to resign in the days following the breach of the Capitol by violent, pro-Trump extremists.

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House Impeaches Trump A 2nd Time, Citing Insurrection At U.S. Capitol

Bill Chappell — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 16:38:01 -0500

Just one week before he will leave office, Trump has now become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.

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Trump Calls For 'No Violence' As Congress Moves To Impeach Him For Role In Riot

Barbara Sprunt — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:47:54 -0500

Republican lawmakers have been urging President Trump to condemn violence since a mob of extremists stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6. As the House moved to impeach him, Trump called for calm.

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GOP Leader McCarthy: Trump 'Bears Responsibility' For Violence, Won't Vote To Impeach

Domenico Montanaro — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:32:36 -0500

The House minority leader, who encouraged the president to call for calm during the pro-Trump attack on the Capitol last week, said he would be more in favor of a censure.

Opposing Remarks: Pelosi And Jordan Give Their Parties' Opening Statements

Brian Naylor — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:24:11 -0500

The House speaker said President Trump "must go," as GOP defender Rep. Jim Jordan charged Democrats "want to cancel the president" in Wednesday's impeachment debate. Watch video of their statements.

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Listen: Special Coverage Of Impeachment Proceedings

Barbara Sprunt — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 12:22:51 -0500

The article cites "incitement of insurrection," charging that Trump's comments to supporters on Jan. 6 led to a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

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Citing 'Opportunity To Move Forward,' Rep. Cole Urges Against Impeaching Trump

Bill Chappell — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:26:31 -0500

"I can think of no action the House can take that is more likely to further divide the American people," Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., said during debate over impeaching President Trump.

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'Many Of Us Narrowly Escaped Death': Rep. Ocasio-Cortez Recounts Capitol Insurrection

Barbara Sprunt — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 11:12:04 -0500

The New York Democrat shared that she felt unsafe in the secure room where she was held with other lawmakers while the Capitol was under lockdown.

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