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Posted inNation / World, Politics
House speeding to impeach Trump for Capitol insurrection
But House Republicans block a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove President Trump from office.
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In ’60 Minutes’ interview, Angus King blames Trump for rioters’ assault on Capitol
The Maine senator also offers advice to his colleagues on the left on how they might deal effectively with the more than 70 million Americans who voted for the Republican president.
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Pelosi says House will impeach Trump unless vice president forces ouster
Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues, framing it as an ultimatum to Mike Pence to invoke the powers of the 25th Amendment
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GOP senators urge Trump to resign; impeachment gains support
Two Republican senators now say President Trump should resign in the wake of deadly riots at the Capitol, as support for the House drive to impeach him a second time is gaining momentum
Posted inPerspective, Politics
What a pro-worker Republican Party really looks like
I’m all for the GOP placing workers in the center of its policy agenda. But the party’s current populist agenda is not focused on workers, and much of it would actually hurt them.
Posted inPerspective, Politics
After Trump, what’s next for the West’s far right?
Analysts expect Joe Biden’s ascent to power to bolster liberal, internationalist forces across the Atlantic.
Posted inPerspective, Politics
Populism erupts when people feel disconnected and disrespected
Donald Trump has been a populist president. Understanding populism’s roots in the US and elsewhere is essential for addressing its rise and threat to democracy.
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Cohen seeks to dismantle Trump legacy, one podcast at a time
Michael Cohen says his podcast ‘Mea Culpa’ is changing the minds of listeners who supported President Trump.
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Former Maine Sen. Olympia Snowe calls on Trump to resign
In a rare comment on current political events, the moderate Republican says the president should step down now ‘to allow our nation to begin to heal.’