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WATCH: New Footage Shows That Capitol Hero Eugene Goodman Saved Mitt Romney’s Life


In the days following the January 6th insurrection, a number of different videos emerged. Most of them were horrific, with scenes of Trump supporters beating and attacking Capitol police officers. Other videos, though, showed the heroism of the officers who were under siege. One of these officers, Eugene Goodman was seen single-handedley leading rioters away … Continue reading "WATCH: New Footage Shows That Capitol Hero Eugene Goodman Saved Mitt Romney’s Life"


Joaquin Castro Tells A Shaken Senate That Trump Left Them For Dead


In a powerful argument, Rep. Joaquin Castro told the Senate jurors that Donald Trump left them for dead during the attack on the Capitol.


Rudy Giuliani Suggests The Impeachment Trial is illegitimate Because the Jurors Were Also Witnesses


It will most likely not matter in the long run, but Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is not going well. While his lawyers have seemed unprepared, the Democratic impeachment managers have been making concise arguments. Trump’s lawyers are in a reasonably tough spot. The evidence against their client is damning and they are struggling to argue … Continue reading "Rudy Giuliani Suggests The Impeachment Trial is illegitimate Because the Jurors Were Also Witnesses"


Fox News Cut Away From Impeachment Trial When Explosive New Insurrection Footage Was Being Shown


Over the last two days, House impeachment managers have laid out a devastating case against Donald Trump. And a big part of the success of that case has been video footage. On Wednesday, new video was presented from the insurrection and it was quite damning. It is unlikely, however, to change the mind of Republican … Continue reading "Fox News Cut Away From Impeachment Trial When Explosive New Insurrection Footage Was Being Shown"


The House impeachment managers’ case against Trump, summarized in 500 words


"The case is much worse than someone who falsely shouts ‘fire’ in a crowded theater."


Shocking New Capitol Security Footage Shows How Close Rioters Came To Lawmakers


The video, released by the impeachment managers, provides a new perspective on the violence that unfolded at the Capitol on Jan. 6.


Newly Released Audio Reveals Desperate Police Struggle To Fend Off Capitol Attackers


"We lost the line. We've lost the line," an officer warns in one of the Jan. 6 recordings.


Democrats Aren't Letting Republicans Look Away From Trump's Role In Capitol Mob


Democratic impeachment managers used shocking footage and former President Donald Trump's own words to argue he incited the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.


Republicans Unswayed By Evidence Trump 'Incited' Mob Against U.S. Capitol


“I don't think there's anything that's been said by either side that has changed any votes,” Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) said.


Harrowing new audio reveals panic as Trump mob overran Capitol police


Rachel Maddow replays new audio evidence introduced in Donald Trump's second Senate impeachment trial in which Capitol police can be heard in distress, calling for back-up as Trump's mob of rioters overran police lines to ransack the Capitol.


Security footage shows Officer Goodman direct Romney to safety during Capitol riot


New security footage shows Officer Eugene Goodman directing Sen. Mitt Romney to safety as rioters broke into the Capitol on January 6.


Analysis | When did the Jan. 6 rally become a march to the Capitol?


At some point, the decision was made to direct attendees at the rally outside of the White House toward the Capitol that day, ensuring a critical mass of people that might not otherwise have been there.


See all the evidence presented in Trump’s impeachment trial


See all of the evidence presented at the Senate impeachment trial of former president Trump.


Analysis | 5 takeaways from Day 2 of Trump’s impeachment trial


Democratic House impeachment managers on Wednesday began formally laying out their case that President DonaldTrump incited the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.


Watch heroic officer save Mitt Romney - CNN Video


New surveillance video shows Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman directing Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) away from rioters.


Analysis: New details on Capitol's day of terror are devastating indictment of Trump


Impeachment prosecutors took senators on a wrenching journey inside the horror of the US Capitol insurrection, making a devastating case that Donald Trump had plotted, incited and celebrated a vile crime against the United States.


Key moments from the second day of Trump's impeachment trial


The second day of former President Donald Trump's Senate impeachment trial brought sobering new security footage and police radio audio of the US Capitol insurrection as Democrats sought to connect the violence to Trump's repeated election fraud claims and his January 6 speech.


Trump advisers say he hasn't shown remorse for the insurrection


Advisers to former President Donald Trump say he still has not expressed remorse for the siege at the US Capitol, which could end up being important for Senate jurors to consider after House impeachment managers on Wednesday released new video of the violent mob's assault on January 6.


Former Republican officials in talks to form center-right anti-Trump party: report


A contingent of former Republican officials are in talks to form a political party that would break away from supporters of former President Trump,


Impeachment trial descends into chaos over Lee objection


The second day of former President Trump's impeachment trial ended in chaos after an effort by Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to remove remarks by the House impeachment managers from the official record sparked widespread confusion.


Lindsey Graham: Impeachment trial will 'be over by Sunday' as trial 'is collapsing'


South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said the impeachment trial will "be over by Sunday" after he lambasted the "cockamamie" and "absurd" evidence presented by his Democratic colleagues.


The Russia Collusion Crowd Is Back’: Mark Levin Calls Impeachment ‘One Of The Stupidest Events … In American History’


Fox News host Mark Levin said Wednesday that the same people who promoted the Russia collusion hoax are back to re-impeach former President Donald Trump.


Report: Never-Trump Republicans Looking at Forming Third Party


A group of about 120 anti-Trump former Republican officials is considering forming a third party after coming to the realization that the party is now led by President Trump and his supporters, according to a report published Wednesday by Reuters. The third party effort is being co-led by Evan McMullin, who ran as an independent…


WATCH: House Impeachment Managers Forced to Withdraw Evidence in Case Against Trump After Senator Mike Lee Says It Is False


Rep. Raskin The House impeachment managers on Wednesday were forced to withdraw evidence in their case against Donald Trump after Senator Mike Lee said it was not accurate. The impeachment managers claimed on the night of January 6, Trump called Senator Mike Lee in the Capitol mistakenly believing he was talking to Alabama Senator Tommy…


While Many GOP Senators Have Been Moved by Impeachment Trial, Rick Scott Calls it a "Complete Waste of Time"


Yesterday’s impeachment trial of Donald Trump opened with a stirring speech by Congressman Jamie Raskin. And the hearings have only become more emotional since. While watching footage of the January 6th insurrection today, Republican Senator James Lankford became visibly upset. A number of GOP lawmakers have commented on how effective the Democratic case has been. … Continue reading "While Many GOP Senators Have Been Moved by Impeachment Trial, Rick Scott Calls it a “Complete Waste of Time”"


"That awful day could have been so much worse": New videos show how narrowly rioters missed lawmakers


Security footage shows just how close Capitol rioters got to lawmakers and staffers.


Trump’s Tweet Attacking Pence Came Right After Learning His VP's Life Was In Danger


A statement from Sen. Tommy Tuberville shows Trump turned his mob against Pence minutes after hearing his vice president had to be hustled from the Senate.


Full video: Impeachment managers show new graphic security footage of Capitol riot


House impeachment managers presented newly-released security camera video showing the events of the pro-Trump Capitol riot unfolding from inside the building. 


House impeachment managers emphasize the danger to Pence and other top officials in harrowing retelling of Jan. 6 attack


The powerful presentation commanded the full attention of the Senate Chamber, but it remains unclear whether it would sway enough Republicans to convict former president Donald Trump.


GOP senators signal they plan to acquit Trump despite visceral presentation by House Democrats


The House impeachment managers presented senators with videos of their colleagues fleeing a pro-Trump mob, which breached the US Capitol shouting "stop the steal." They showed the rioters searching for then-Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and rummaging through the senators' desks on the chamber floor.


Hillary Clinton: Trump acquittal 'will be because the jury includes his co-conspirators'


Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suggested in a tweet Wednesday that an acquittal in former President Trump’s impeachment trial would only come as a result of “the jury includ[ing] his co-conspirators.”


Chaos: Impeachment Managers Withdraw from Record False Statements


As the Senate moved to wrap up business for the day, Lee sought to have those Cicilline comments stricken from the record.


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