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Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump acquitted: Senate votes 57-43 at impeachment trial WASHINGTON (AP) — 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...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Biden flexible on who gets aid, tells lawmakers to ‘go big’ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Democratic lawmakers Wednesday he’s “not married” to an absolute number on his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan but Congress...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: House Dems make case for conviction; Trump denies charges WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Exclusive: Dozens of former Bush officials leave Republican Party, calling it 'Trump cult' Dozens of Republicans in former President George W. Bush's administration are leaving the party, dismayed by a failure of many elected...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: U.S. Republicans grapple with internal divisions as Trump trial looms WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ten moderate Republican U.S. senators urged President Joe Biden on Sunday to significantly downsize his sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Michael Reynolds/EPA Trump notches court wins by running out clock on lawsuits Former President Trump left office as numerous lawsuits against him and his administration still hung in the balance, a result that legal...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Biden takes the helm as president: ‘Democracy has prevailed’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden became the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, declaring that “democracy has prevailed” as he took the helm of a deeply...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta McConnell: Trump ‘provoked’ Capitol siege, mob ‘fed lies’ Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday explicitly blamed President Donald Trump for the deadly riot at the Capitol, saying the mob...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Statehouses, US capital brace for potentially violent week The threat of extremist groups descending on statehouses across the country in demonstrations Sunday prompted some governors to roll out a massive show of force and ramp...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Some in the GOP parrot far-right talk of a coming civil war BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — War-like imagery has begun spreading in Republican circles after the attack on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Feds: Capitol mob aimed to 'assassinate' elected officials Prosecutors say a threatening note to Pence stated: “It’s only a matter of time" Capitol rioters included highly trained ex-military and cops With partial blame for...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump impeached after Capitol riot in historic second charge WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Jahi Chikwendiu | The Washington Post | Getty Images DC attorney general considers possible charges against Trump Jr., Giuliani Treasury Department announces sanctions tied to Giuliani’s Biden attacks Graham says he'll back...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: 25 people under terror investigation related to Capitol riot WASHINGTON – At least 25 people are under investigation for terrorism related to Wednesday's siege at the Capitol, according to a Defense official and a member of...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump in new legal jeopardy after Capitol riots President Trump faces new legal jeopardy over his remarks at a Wednesday rally that incited a mob attack on the U.S. Capitol that left five dead, including one law enforcement...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump, pressured to resign or face impeachment, says he won't attend inauguration Trump had claimed Thursday night he would work for a "smooth" transition. Pelosi, calling Trump 'unstable,' seeks to prevent his access to...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump deletes Capitol tweets that sent account into lockdown, will regain access after 12-hour suspension President Trump has deleted three tweets that sent his account into lockdown Wednesday night, a Twitter spokesman told Fox...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: A stage is set up on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in preparation for a rally on Jan. 6, the day when Congress is scheduled to meet to formally finalize the presidential election results. (AP...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to 'find' Trump votes President Donald Trump is heard on tape pleading with Georgia’s election chief to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state, suggesting in a telephone call that the official...

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day: Rejecting Trump veto, Republican-led Senate backs defense bill WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump suffered a stinging rebuke in the U.S. Senate on Friday when fellow Republicans joined Democrats to override a...