Trump Impeached for a Second Time; 10 Republicans Vote Yes

Mitch McConnell leaves a path open to convict President Trump. Trump releases a video calling for calm, does not take responsibility for his actions, does not mention impeachment. McConnell rebuffs the democrats call for speedy impeachment trial. U.S. reports 4,300+ daily Covid deaths. President-elect Biden stayed silent after Trumps impeachment; Senate trial is set to start after Biden takes office. Biden won’t take Amtrak to the inauguration over security concerns. The New York Times reports that: intel agencies are warning of armed groups targeting the inauguration. House impeachment managers are mapping out a case against Trump in the Senate; Georgia’s Secretary of State could be a witness. CNN is reporting that evidence suggests that the Capitol Hill attack was planned, not just a mob that spiraled out of control. National Guard troops told to prepare for improvised explosive devices leading top to Inauguration Day. Federal officials say violent extremists pose the most significant threat to Biden’s inauguration. More than 30 house members call for probe into “unusual” Capitol tours the day before the riot.

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