Government Accountability
Trump’s sway over GOP tested as impeachment heads to Senate
The impeachment case against Donald Trump is heading toward a historic Senate trial.
5 years ago
Perry introduced Trump to DOJ lawyer Jeffrey Clark — who, the New York Times reported, was part of Trump’s plan to pressure Georgia to overturn its certified election results.
5 years ago
Watchdog probes if DOJ officials tried to overturn election
The investigation comes after the NYT reported that a former assistant attorney general had been discussing a plan with then-President Trump to oust the acting AG.
5 years ago
House sending Trump impeachment to Senate, GOP opposes trial
The House is set to bring the impeachment article against Trump for the Senate trial. But a growing number of GOP senators say they oppose the proceedings against him.
5 years ago
Biden orders review of domestic extremism threat in U.S.
The undertaking is being launched weeks after a violent mob loyal to Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
5 years ago
Fewer empty lots, police from community: Philly teens tell Mayor how to make a safer city
For some of Philly's Gen Z residents, 2020 was a political wake-up call. Now, they're bringing their ideas to city government.
5 years ago
Eugene Goodman, officer who confronted Capitol mob, escorts Kamala Harris to inaugural ceremony
U.S. Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman became a hero as he bravely directed participants in the pro-Trump mob that stormed the Capitol away from the Senate chamber.
5 years ago
Here’s what to expect at Joe Biden’s inauguration
After 36 years representing Delaware in the U.S. Senate, and eight years as vice president, Joe Biden’s journey to the White House officially starts today.
5 years ago
Biden ethics order marks departure from Trump administration
The new ethics rules, which were described by an official on Biden's transition, aim to not only restore Obama-era practices but strengthen them.
5 years ago
Screen Actors Guild may discipline, expel Donald Trump
After leaving the White House, President Donald Trump may lose his SAG card, too.
5 years ago
Federal court strikes down major Trump climate rollback
The court said the administration acted illegally in issuing a new rule easing federal regulation of air pollution from power plants.
5 years ago
The Capitol insurrection was never about the election. It was about white supremacy.
What else explains how people can think it’s perfectly within their rights to try to overthrow the government because their guy didn’t win?
5 years ago
Now is a good time to talk to kids about civics
Here's a quick primer from Life Kit on how to talk with your kids about politics — and, even get them thinking about civics.
5 years ago
Trump to leave Washington on morning of Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump will leave Washington next Wednesday morning, just before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, to begin his post-presidential life in Florida.
5 years ago
Watchdog: DOJ bungled ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy
The policy resulted in over 3,000 family separations during “zero tolerance” and caused lasting emotional damage to children who were taken from their parents at the border.
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