A new ABC News/IPSOS poll shows majority support but a bitter partisan split over removal with 94% of Democrats in support but just 13% of Republicans.
Chris Christie says Trump should be impeached and GOP senator Pat Toomey warns President could face criminal liability for his spiral into madness that led to MAGA mob violence
Chris Christie, once an ally of the president, said Sunday that if he were a lawmaker he would vote to impeach President Donald Trump If inciting to insurrection isn t [an impeachable offense], I don t know what is
Republican Senator Pat Toomey said Trump should resign to allow Americans to heal in the wake of Wednesday s riots at the Capitol Well, I think the best way for our country is for the president to resign and go away as soon as possible, the Pennsylvania Republican senator said
How Congressional Control has Changed Over the Past 100 Years
By Ellen Dewitt, Stacker News
On 1/10/21 at 8:00 AM EST
With partisan divisions and rancor filling the headlines, it seems like a miracle that Congress can get anything done.
Party control of Congress makes a difference, but not always in predictable ways. When one party holds majorities in the Senate and House of Representatives and holds the presidency, it s not necessarily easier for all to agree on legislative remedies and reforms. By the same token, when the congressional chambers are split, or the executive is in the opposing party, plenty can be accomplished.
Democrats will start impeaching Trump on MONDAY and strongly believe they will get the Republican votes as Nancy s party races to bring incitement of insurrection charges and GOP members abandon President
House Rep. Ted Lieu, a Democrat from California, announced on Saturday that a single article of impeachment against President Trump will be introduced in Congress on Monday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell circulated memo among fellow Republicans which said that impeachment trial could start on January 20 at the earliest - when President-elect Joe Biden is to be sworn in
Senate will not reconvene for substantive business until January 19, which is the day that it would likely receive the article of impeachment after it is passed by the House of Representatives
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California expects record revenues in stunning Covid budget reversal
Updated
SACRAMENTO California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday unveiled a record $227 billion January spending plan that marks a dramatic reversal from summer fears that the state would head off a financial cliff.
California s budget has benefited from massive stock market gains and income growth among its most affluent residents, particularly those in the high-flying Bay Area. The budget picture reveals a dramatic disconnect between upper class residents who have built wealth during the pandemic and those struggling to avoid eviction and put food on the table.