Politics
President Trump is said to be considering pardoning himself, but constitutional scholars say he doesn't have the power to do so.
6 years ago
Trump pressured Georgia to ‘find the fraud’ in earlier call
The December call preceded Trump’s Jan. 2 call to Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger where he asked election officials to “find” enough votes to overturn Biden's win.
6 years ago
Dems prep ‘incitement of insurrection’ charge against Trump
A resolution calling on Pence to do so was blocked Monday by Republicans. But more votes are expected Tuesday, with an impeachment vote Wednesday.
6 years ago
‘Johnny Doc’ accused in lawsuit of intimidating, threatening would-be union candidates
The civil lawsuit was filed in federal court Friday. It seeks to overturn the results of an electrical workers union’s election last summer.
6 years ago
President Trump won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
In a Friday tweet Trump said, “To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th.”
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The first step to quelling an insurrection is installing a competent government, said author and Navy veteran Malcolm Nance.
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Police officer’s death intensifies Capitol siege questions
The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that Officer Brian D. Sicknick was injured “while physically engaging with protesters" during the Wednesday riot.
6 years ago
‘Wrecking ball to the American political structure’: Insurrection in D.C. further divides Pa. pols
Less than two weeks before President-elect Joe Biden will be inaugurated, fractures in Pa.’s evenly split congressional delegation have widened.
6 years ago
Montco, Delco elected leaders react to violent insurrection at the Capitol Building
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners virtual meeting turned into a heated exchange about racism after Capitol insurrection and summer protests.
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Pa. man arrested during Capitol insurrection unrepentant: ‘The doors were open.’
A Pa. Trump supporter was one of the few insurrectionists arrested Wednesday for storming the nation’s capital in an attempt to disrupt the 2020 election.
6 years ago
Biden introduces Merrick Garland as AG pick, Philly native Vanita Gupta as associate AG
Merrick Garland is likely best known as a nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court who was refused even a hearing by Senate Republicans.
6 years ago
Lawmakers openly discuss ousting Trump, possible impeachment
Democrats and some Republicans want Trump removed before his term ends on Jan. 20 with Democrat Joe Biden’s inauguration.
6 years ago
What if the rioters who breached the US Capitol were Black?
Columnist Solomon Jones examines the events in Washington that left four people dead. But what if the rioters who breached the U.S. Capitol were Black?
6 years ago
Deadly insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans
The party's usual excuses for Trump — he's not a typical politician and is uninterested in hewing to D.C. niceties — fell short against images of mobs occupying the Capitol.
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