House impeachment managers released their opening trial briefing on Saturday, claiming the evidence against President Trump “overwhelmingly” establishes that “he is guilty” of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, and the only question that remains is whether the Senate will carry out its duty to remove him from office. “President Trump’s conduct is the Framers’ […]
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Trump lawyers respond to articles of impeachment: ‘Constitutionally invalid’
President Trump’s legal team on Saturday issued a full-throttled defense to the articles of impeachment, refuting the substance and process of the charges while accusing House Democrats of engaging in a “dangerous attack” on the right of the American people to freely choose their president. “This is a brazen and unlawful attempt to overturn the results of the 2016 election […]
National Archives apologizes for blurring anti-Trump signs in Women’s March photo: ‘We made a mistake’
The National Archives on Saturday apologized for blurring out signs in a photograph of the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C., showcased at the museum — saying it would review policies and replace the image. “We made a mistake,” it said in a statement. NATIONAL ARCHIVES BLURS ANTI-TRUMP SIGNS IN IMAGE OF 2017 WOMEN’S MARCH: REPORT […]
ICE subpoenas NY for info on illegal immigrant accused of murder, as sanctuary city fight escalates
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday subpoenaed New York for information of multiple illegal immigrants who have been arrested in New York City, but were shielded by the city’s controversial sanctuary city policies — including one illegal immigrant who is accused of murdering a 92-year-old woman. “Like any law enforcement agency, we are used […]
National Archives blurs anti-Trump signs in image of 2017 Women’s March: report
The National Archives confirmed this week that it had blurred out signs in a photograph on display of the 2017 Women’s March in Washington D.C. that is now showcased at the museum — so as not to engage in political controversy. The photograph in question — on display as part of an exhibit celebrating the centennial […]
Dershowitz downplays his role on Trump impeachment team, as White House adds 8th lawyer
Liberal lawyer Alan Dershowitz downplayed his role on President Trump’s impeachment legal team claiming he’s not a full-fledged member, as the White House added another attorney to defend the president. “My role is limited,” the Harvard Law School professor emeritus told CNN’s Michael Smerconish on Saturday. “I’m only going to appear on behalf of the Constitution […]
ICE issues list of ‘fugitive’ illegal immigrants freed by New York City’s sanctuary city policies
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Friday increased the pressure on New York City’s sanctuary policies — putting out a list of illegal immigrant fugitives who have been released into the city despite requests from ICE to hand them over for deportation. Acting ICE Director Matthew Albence presented the list to reporters at a press conference […]
Lara Trump denies mocking Joe Biden’s stutter: ‘Yet another example of … egregious reporting’
Lara Trump, President Trump’s daughter-in-law and a Trump 2020 campaign adviser, fired back at a tabloid report Friday that claimed she mocked former Vice President Joe Biden’s stutter while at a campaign event in Iowa. “Yet another example of the egregious reporting we see every day in the mainstream media,” the 37-year-old, who is married to the […]
Virginia city official brings AR-15-style rifle to council meeting – triggering some colleagues
A city official in Virginia showed support for the Second Amendment earlier this week by bringing an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle to a city council meeting. The move by Portsmouth Councilman Nathan Clark came as the council was to consider making the city a “Second Amendment Constitutional City” – placing it in symbolic opposition to gun-control […]
House Democrats release new Parnas documents showing contact with Nunes aide
House Democrats released another batch of documents from indicted Rudy Giuliani associate Lev Parnas on Friday, including messages that showed Parnas was in contact with a staffer for House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes, R-Calif. The documents also included photos of Parnas with Trump and Giuliani in various settings, as well as additional messages between Parnas and Connecticut Republican […]
