Impeachment Is An 'Act Of Political Vengeance,' Trump Lawyer Says
The defense team played its own videos before the Senate, attempting to show that the former president did not incite the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
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Why Biden Looks To Mayors To Help Make The Case For More COVID-19 Aid
President Biden hasn't yet secured support from congressional Republicans for his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid plan, but he's touting bipartisan support from state and local officials.
6-Month Delay In Census Redistricting Data Could Throw Elections Into Chaos
To do more quality checks on the data needed for redrawing voting maps, the Census Bureau is now planning for a release by Sept. 30. The delay puts pressure on states facing tight election deadlines.
Biden Team Unveils New Asylum System To Replace Trump's 'Remain In Mexico'
President Biden has called his predecessor's "Remain in Mexico" program for asylum-seekers "inhumane." Next week, a new program begins, but details are still being worked out.
Democrats Made A Methodical Case. Now, It's The Trump Team's Turn
The first three days of the Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump went about as well as they could have for Democratic House impeachment managers.
Politicians Encouraged To Learn Spanish, Not Just Fake It During Campaigns
The advocacy group Voto Latino is stressing the need for year-round, bilingual engagement with Latino constituents. They're also calling out feeble attempts many candidates make to speak Spanish.
Biden Administration's Asylum System To Replace Trump's 'Remain In Mexico'
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the administration's next step in immigration policy. Biden calls the Trump-era program for asylum-seekers "inhumane."
Impeachment Trial Day 4: Trump's Lawyers To Present Their Defense
Trump's team will present its case against conviction for incitement of insurrection. Democratic House impeachment managers worked to make a case that the riot was foreseeable and predictable.
Trump May Face Charges As States Broaden Criminal Investigations
Former President Donald Trump faces numerous legal problems now that he's out of office. There are at least two state-level investigations tied to Trump — one in New York, the other in Georgia.
News Brief: Trump Trial, States Investigate Trump, Yoshiro Mori Resigns
House impeachment managers wrap their case, now it's time for Trump's attorneys. Separately, there are multiple state cases investigating Trump. Head of Tokyo Olympic organizing committee resigns.