Trump Looks To Reassert Himself After Impeachment Acquittal
Donald Trump took in the win at Mar-a-Lago, surrounded by friends and family. His lawyers celebrated with hugs and smiles. One joked, “We’re going to Disney World!”
2 Impeachment Trials, 2 Escape Hatches For Donald Trump
Donald Trump’s first impeachment trial centered on a phone call Americans never heard with the leader of a country very far away. The trial went on for two weeks of he-said-she-said. There was a mountain of evidence to pore over but not one drop of blood to see.
Senate Votes To Acquit Trump In Historic Impeachment Trial
The Senate on Saturday acquitted Donald Trump of inciting the horrific attack on the U.S. Capitol, concluding a historic impeachment trial that exposed the fragility of America’s democratic traditions and left a divided nation to come to terms with the violence sparked by his defeated presidency.
Tight Supply Creates Reluctance Over Federal Vaccine Sites
The Biden administration’s plan to open 100 vaccination sites by the end of the month was initially embraced by governors and health officials, who considered it a much needed lifeline to get more Americans inoculated against the coronavirus.
Biden To Slowly Allow 25,000 People Seeking Asylum Into U.S.
The Biden administration on Friday announced plans for tens of thousands of people who are seeking asylum and have been forced to wait in Mexico under a Trump-era policy to be allowed into the U.S. while their cases wind through immigration courts.
All Eyes Turn To GOP Senators As Impeachment Nears Vote
Most every Senate juror has said they will listen to the evidence in Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial, but most minds were likely made up before the trial began. Democrats would need a minimum of 17 Republicans to vote with them to convict Trump of incitement of insurrection, and that appears unlikely.
Governor Cooper Honors Black Health Leaders In North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper recognized and honored North Carolina's Black leaders and organizations in health and medicine on Friday as part of celebrating Black History Month this February.
What To Watch As Trump's Lawyers Deliver Impeachment Defense
Donald Trump’s lawyers have a simple objective as they open their defense at the former president’s impeachment trial: Don’t lose any Republican votes.
Former President Donald Trump Impeachment Trial Update
House impeachment managers will finish laying out their case against Former President Donald Trump Thursday.
Police Beg Help, Senators Flee In Chilling Trump Trial Video
Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial Wednesday, showing the mob of rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed police begged on their radios for help.
Rock Hill Schools Moving Nearly 4,000 Elementary Students to New Schools
Some parents in Rock Hill are upset over a newly approved school redistricting plan. Three elementary schools will close and nearly 4,000 students will move to new schools.
Trump’s Historic 2nd Trial Opens With Jarring Video Of Siege
Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial opened Tuesday in the Senate with graphic video of the deadly Jan. 6 attack on Congress and the defeated former president whipping up a rally crowd — “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol!” — as he encouraged a futile fight over his presidency.
Charlotte Will Change 9 Street Names Connected to Slave Owners or the Confederacy
The City of Charlotte will change the names of nine streets connected to slave owners or the Confederacy. It comes after months of deliberation by a 15-person legacy commission.
Budget Office: $15 Wage Would Reduce Poverty, Increase Debt
Increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour would reduce the number of Americans living in poverty and boost wages for millions of Americans while adding to the federal debt and joblessness, a new report from the Congressional Budget Office projects.
POLITICAL WRAP: Trump 2nd Impeachment Trial; Latest on Stimulus
Former President Trump's second impeachment trial begins this week. And more on the latest stimulus plan.
Senate Approves Budget Bill As Harris Casts Tie-Breaker Vote
The Senate early Friday approved a measure that would let Democrats muscle President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan through the chamber without Republican support. Vice President Kamala Harris was in the chair to cast the tie-breaking vote, her first.
Dem-Led House, Drawing A Line, Kicks Greene Off Committees
A fiercely divided House tossed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene off both her committees Thursday, an unprecedented punishment that Democrats said she’d earned by spreading hateful and violent conspiracy theories.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper Calls For COVID-19 Relief Funds In Budget Proposal
Governor Roy Cooper shared a plan on Thursday for allocating federal COVID-19 relief funds and investing state resources for immediate needs in North Carolina, including giving one-time bonuses to educators.
House Dems Ask Trump To Testify Under Oath In Senate Trial
House Democrats on Thursday asked former President Donald Trump to testify under oath for his Senate impeachment trial.
Mary C. Curtis: COVID Relief Bill And Increased Vaccine Rollout
Efforts continue on another COVID-19 stimulus for millions of struggling Americans. President Biden already meeting with both democrats and republicans this week to talk about his $1.9 trillion plan.
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