Source: bbc.com, February 10, 2021 The former president’s defence argued the impeachment was unconstitutional. However, a majority of senators voted for the trial to do ahead. Democrats opened their case against Donald Trump by showing a chilling 13-minute video from the Capitol riots which US senators watched in stunned silence. The goal of the prosecution… Continue reading Riot Video Beings Trump’s Second Impeachment Trail
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Biden Removes Trump’s Diet Coke Button
Source: Josh K. Elliott, globalnews.ca, January 23, 2021 The button was emblematic of the former president’s well-documented love for fast food. New U.S. President Joe Biden immediately made some changes after moving into the Oval Office on Wednesday, including removing one of ex-president Donald Trump‘s unique creature comforts: the Diet Coke button. The wood-encased, brick-sized… Continue reading Biden Removes Trump’s Diet Coke Button
What Happens Now That Trump Has Been Impeached
Source: Mary Clare Jalonick The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, January 16, 2020 The impeachment trial will be held after Trump has already left office. Now that the House has impeached President Donald Trump for the second time, Speaker Nancy Pelosi must figure out the best strategy for arguing the case before the Senate. Senate rules say… Continue reading What Happens Now That Trump Has Been Impeached
Trump Impeached After U.S. Capitol Riot
Source: Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire and Alan Fram, The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, January 14, 2020 Pelosi said of Trump “He must go, he is a clear and present danger to the nation that we all love.” WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time… Continue reading Trump Impeached After U.S. Capitol Riot
Pelosi Says House ‘Will Proceed’ to Impeach Trump
Source: Rachael D’Amore & David Lao , globalnews.ca, January 11, 2020 House leaders, furious after the insurrection, appear determined to act against Trump despite the short timeline. WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the… Continue reading Pelosi Says House ‘Will Proceed’ to Impeach Trump
After Capitol Chaos, Pelosi Calls for Trump’s Removal Through 25th Amendment
Source: Rachael D’Amore & David Lao , globalnews.ca, January 08, 2020 Egged on by the president’s false and unfounded attacks on the integrity of the election, Trump supporters descended on the Capitol in a stunning attempt to challenge the results. In the wake of chaos at the U.S. Capitol, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi… Continue reading After Capitol Chaos, Pelosi Calls for Trump’s Removal Through 25th Amendment
Former Canadian Ambassador Calls Capitol Hill Insurrection ‘Dark Chapter’ in U.S. History
Source: Elisha Dacey, globalnews.ca, January 07, 2020 “I think was a horrible example of leadership.” Manitobans, including the former Canadian ambassador to the United States, reacted with near-universal shock and disgust as violent pro-Trump extremists stormed the U.S. Capitol building Wednesday afternoon. “This is a very dark chapter of their democracy,” said Gary Doer, former… Continue reading Former Canadian Ambassador Calls Capitol Hill Insurrection ‘Dark Chapter’ in U.S. History
Trump fires Defence Secretary Mark Esper
Source: bbc.com, November 10, 2020 This latest move follows a public falling-out between Mr Trump and Mr Esper in recent weeks. President Donald Trump has sacked Defence Secretary Mark Esper, announcing on Twitter that the top US official has been “terminated”. Christopher Miller, the current head of the National Counterterrorism Center, will take on the… Continue reading Trump fires Defence Secretary Mark Esper
How Much Power Does Trump Have During This Transitional Period?
Source: Jackie Dunham, ctvnews.ca, November 09, 2020 According to the Twentieth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, the “terms of the President and Vice President shall end at noon on the 20th day of January.” TORONTO — Although Joe Biden has won the hotly contested U.S. election, his inauguration is still more than two months away… Continue reading How Much Power Does Trump Have During This Transitional Period?
After Record Turnout, Joe Biden Wins U.S. Presidency
Source: Graham Slaughter, Jackie Dunham, ctvnews.ca, November 07, 2020 Trump’s loss adds his name to a short list of one-term presidents. TORONTO — Joe Biden has won the presidency in a record turnout election, thanks in large part to Midwestern and suburban voters who helped him deny Donald Trump four more years in the White… Continue reading After Record Turnout, Joe Biden Wins U.S. Presidency