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Oct 03 2019
News
Perilous times for Trump: By 45%-38%, Americans support impeaching him over Ukraine allegations, poll finds
A plurality of Americans now support impeaching Trump and removing him from office.
The partisan divide is huge: 74% of Democrats but just 17% of Republicans back impeachment.
By 2-1, those surveyed say there are valid reasons to investigate Joe Biden and his son for their behavior in Ukraine.
Americans by a 45%-38% plurality now support a vote by the House of
USA TODAYFeb 28 2020
News
Weinstein Convicted
“Harvey Weinstein was convicted Monday of rape and sexual assault against two women… He was acquitted on the most serious charges, two counts of predatory sexual assault, each carrying a sentence of up to life in prison.” (AP News)
Both sides celebrate the verdict as a victory for the #MeToo movement:
“It took enormous courage for Miriam Haleyi, Jessica Mann, Annabella Sciorra,
The Flip SideOct 01 2020
Analysis
The “Women Can Have It All” Narrative Around Amy Coney Barrett Is a Trap
What do we know about how Amy Coney Barrett—judge, mother of seven, and nominee for a seat on the Supreme Court—juggles childcare and work? Barrett has said that she and her husband have alternated periods of time when they stepped back from work to care for family, and that he has taken on more of the load since she became a judge. (But he still has a job, as a trial lawyer, so he probably
SlateNov 15 2021
Headline Roundup
Closing Arguments Made in Kyle Rittenhouse Case
Prosecutors and defense lawyers delivered their closing arguments in the murder trial of Kyle Rittenhouse on Monday. Rittenhouse, now 18, faces six charges — including first-degree intentional homicide — over the non-fatal shooting of Gaige Grosskreutz and the deaths of Joseph Rosenbaum and Anthony Huber. Another charge, for possession of a dangerous weapon by a minor, was dropped by Judge
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House Democrats putting final touches on articles of impeachment
The Judiciary Committee is expected to approve two articles of impeachment against Trump later on Thursday.
The impeachment of President Donald Trump is about to reach the House floor.
Democrats are slated to put the finishing touches on articles of impeachment Thursday, while fending off last-ditch efforts by Republicans to derail them before a final floor vote expected next
PoliticoDec 10 2019
Analysis
Trump impeachment articles: Democrats decide to 'keep it simple, stupid'
Ever since Nancy Pelosi announced last week that she was instructing the Judiciary Committee to draft articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, speculation swirled as to what exactly they would look like.
Would they be broad, sweeping in a hodgepodge of alleged presidential misdeeds that include evidence gathered over the course of Mr Trump's three-year presidency? Or would they go
BBC NewsDec 10 2019
News
House Democrats Unveil 2 Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump
House Democrats unveiled two articles of impeachment against President Trump on Tuesday morning, charging him with abuse of power in the Ukraine affair and obstruction of Congress.
The announcement followed 77 days after the House launched a formal inquiry into Trump's freezing of assistance to Ukraine and request to investigate his political rival. It marked only the fourth time in U.S
NPR (Online News)Jul 14 2013
News
Reid on Zimmerman: This isn't over
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Sunday that while he accepts the verdict in the trial of George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin, Florida should reexamine its stand-your-ground law.
"I support this system," the Nevada Democrat said on NBC's "Meet The Press." "Now, I may feel differently, but I wasn't sitting as a juror, a prosecutor or a defense
PoliticoDec 05 2019
News
'The president leaves us no choice': Pelosi to proceed with articles of impeachment
The speaker said investigators have uncovered more than sufficient evidence to show that Trump abused his office.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she has asked key chairmen to draft articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, a historic step that signals the House is increasingly likely to vote to impeach Trump before the end of this year.
“Sadly, but
PoliticoApr 28 2022
Headline Roundup
Moderna Asks FDA to Authorize COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids Under 6
Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Thursday for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 6 months to under 6 years.
The company recently reported that its vaccine for children generated a strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years during clinical trials. Trial data reportedly showed that vaccine efficacy was 43.7% in
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