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Breaking News: Donald Trump Impeached _Ada Nkong

The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection" at last week's Capitol riot. Ten Republicans sided with Democrats to impeach the president by 232-197. He is the first president in US history to be impeached twice, or charged with crimes by Congress. Mr Trump, a Republican, will now face… Continue reading Breaking News: Donald Trump Impeached _Ada Nkong

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Republicans begin turning on Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

President Donald Trump’s impeachment firewall has begun to crack. A day before the House is set to charge Trump with ‘willful incitement of insurrection’ — the gravest allegation ever lodged against a sitting president — fissures in the Republican Party Tuesday threatened to transform the vote into a resounding bipartisan rebuke. And after Vice President… Continue reading Republicans begin turning on Trump_Femi Ehiabhi

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Harvard removes Republican Elise Stefanik from advisory committee_Femi Ehiabhi

The Harvard Institute of Politics removed Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) from its Senior Advisory Committee in the wake of last week's deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol, pointing to her unfounded claims of voter fraud in the November election. "Elise has made public assertions about voter fraud in November’s presidential election that have no basis… Continue reading Harvard removes Republican Elise Stefanik from advisory committee_Femi Ehiabhi

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After break with Trump, Pence charts a new path forward_Femi Ehiabhi

After more than four years of unflinching loyalty, Vice President Mike Pence is increasingly troubled about the way his relationship with President Donald Trump is coming to an end amid the most tumultuous episode of their administration, according to multiple people familiar with Pence’s thinking. There is also a deepening and widespread anger among Pence’s… Continue reading After break with Trump, Pence charts a new path forward_Femi Ehiabhi

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Breaking: Trump Impeachment Article Formally Introduced to Congress_Ada Nkong

A resolution to impeach Trump for his role in last week's violence was formally introduced by Democrats during the brief pro forma session that took place this morning. The document accuses Trump of "incitement of insurrection," and claims that Trump actively encouraged violence at the US Capitol. The article points to several false claims Trump… Continue reading Breaking: Trump Impeachment Article Formally Introduced to Congress_Ada Nkong

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Supreme Court refuses quick action on last-ditch Trump election lawsuits_Femi Ehiabhi

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected efforts by President Donald Trump and his allies to get the court to quickly consider challenges to President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November election. The move effectively shut the door on the president's last-ditch legal strategy to overturn his defeat. The court released an order in the morning… Continue reading Supreme Court refuses quick action on last-ditch Trump election lawsuits_Femi Ehiabhi

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Momentum for Trump impeachment soars as some in GOP say it’s warranted after Capitol riot_Femi Ehiabhi

Donald Trump begins one of the most perilous weeks of his presidency Monday as momentum for a second impeachment soared over the weekend and a growing number of Republicans broke ranks to openly call for his removal. House Democrats said they were prepared to vote on impeachment as early as Tuesday for Trump's role in… Continue reading Momentum for Trump impeachment soars as some in GOP say it’s warranted after Capitol riot_Femi Ehiabhi

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Families and Friends of Indonesia Plane Crash Passengers Hopeful as Flight Recorders Found_Ada Nkong

Families and friends of the passengers on Sriwijaya Air flight SJ 182 which crashed into the Java Sea soon after takeoff on Saturday have spoken about the deadly incident, saying they still have hope despite the plane’s flight recorders, which record cockpit voice and flight data, being located. Five members of Yudi Qurdani’s family were… Continue reading Families and Friends of Indonesia Plane Crash Passengers Hopeful as Flight Recorders Found_Ada Nkong

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Why Twitter Has Permanently Suspended Trump’s Account_Ada Nkong

US President Donald Trump has been permanently suspended from Twitter "due to the risk of further incitement of violence", the company says. Twitter said the decision was made "after close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account". It comes amid a Big Tech purge of the online platforms used by Mr Trump and his… Continue reading Why Twitter Has Permanently Suspended Trump’s Account_Ada Nkong