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Michael van der Veen, lawyer for former President Donald Trump, walks to the Senate floor on the fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial, which had been expected to wrap up Saturday.

As Trump's Impeachment Trial Resumes, Some Lawmakers Want Details On McCarthy Call

12:23pm February 13, 2021

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Now that new details have emerged regarding a call between the then-president and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, more lawmakers are supporting the calling of witnesses.

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Trump Administration Forced Foreign Journalists Out Of VOA To Score Political Points

12:07pm February 13, 2021

by David Folkenflik

NPR has obtained emails and memos showing Voice of America denied visas to journalist due to "America First" rhetoric protecting jobs for Americans — a tall order when broadcasting in 47 languages.

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Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is planning to acquit former President Donald Trump, a source familiar with his decision tells NPR.

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McConnell To Vote To Acquit Trump

10:23am February 13, 2021

by Krishnadev Calamur

The Senate minority leader has made his decision on the article of impeachment, a source familiar with his decision tells NPR's Susan Davis.

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Impeachment Trial Resumes As The End Nears

8:32am February 13, 2021

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon asks Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., about the case against former president Donald Trump. Senators could vote later today on whether to convict him.

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Spanish — And Latinos — Should Be More Than An Election Year Afterthought, Group Says

8:32am February 13, 2021

by Juana Summers

Voto Latino is encouraging members of Congress to learn to speak Spanish fluently and pressing them to reach out to Latino constituents in substantive ways between campaign seasons.

Michael van der Veen, lawyer for former President Donald Trump, departs through the Senate Reception room on the fourth day of the Senate Impeachment trials for former President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill.

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5 Takeaways From The Trump Impeachment Trial As Closing Arguments Begin

6:00am February 13, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

The former president is set to be acquitted as soon as Saturday despite a compelling and extensive case made by Democrats, as most Republicans once again circle the Trump wagon.

Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman, hailed by many for his heroism during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, participates in a the dress rehearsal for Inauguration Day.

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Senate Unanimously Votes To Award Officer Eugene Goodman A Congressional Gold Medal

7:55pm February 12, 2021

by Alana Wise

The award is the institution's highest civilian honor and goes to an officer who is credited with saving the lives of many senators by distracting the mob away from the Senate chamber.

A security video shows then-Vice President Mike Pence being evacuated as rioters breach the Capitol on Jan. 6.

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Republicans Seek Clarity On What Trump Knew About Pence's Safety

7:52pm February 12, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Trump disparaged Pence in a tweet while the insurrection was going on. GOP senators asked what Trump knew about Pence's status when Trump tweeted.

Impeachment manager Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-V.I., walks through the first floor of the Senate during a break in the Senate impeachment trial.

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Stacey Plaskett Addresses Emotional Toll Of Seeing Black Women Used in Trump Defense

7:43pm February 12, 2021

by Alana Wise

The delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands discussed the stinging impact of some of the video clips, played by Trump's defense attorneys, of responses to last summer's protests for racial justice.

Illustration of face protective masks hanging on a coat rack.

CDC Offers Clearest Guidance Yet For Reopening Schools

7:33pm February 12, 2021

The updated guidelines make key changes to earlier language and include a new color-coded chart that divides school reopening options into four zones based on the level of community transmission.

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