Following 6 January insurrection attacking US Capitol, New York Bar looking to expulse Rudy Giuliani who used phrase “trial by combat” to soon-to-be insurrectionist mob of Trump supporters.
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US House Moves to Remove Trump from Office
The House of Representatives, led by the Democrats, is looking to vote to call on Vice President Mike Pence to move to remove Trump from office.
Supreme Court won’t fast-track review of Trump election lawsuits
Trump filed request for Supreme Court to fast-track consideration of several lawsuits challenging election results. The Court rejected the request flatly.
Trump Says He Will Not Attend Biden’s Inauguration
Trump tweeted Friday he will not attend Biden’s inauguration, breaking a tradition for centuries a hallmark of peaceful transfer of power.
Pelosi, Top General Discuss Preventing Trump Military Actions
Speaker Pelosi is worried about what other dangerous act Trump could perpetrate in his last days in office. She discussed nuclear codes with top General.
Democratic party wins Georgia, wins senate
The Democratic Party won Georgia Senate runoff handing it the Senate majority, a resounding rebuke of Trump who had campaigned for the GOP candidates.
US Congress Certifies Biden Election Victory
On Trump’s marching orders an insurrection tried to stop the certification of Biden’s victory. However, tight security measures enabled Congress to proceed.
National Guardsmen pour into D.C. to respond to pro-Trump rioters
Encouraged by Trump, a mob stormed The Capitol to stop the counting of electoral college votes. D.C Mayor called the National Guard to protect the city.
Arizona Supreme Court upholds election challenge dismissal
The Arizona Supreme Court has upheld a lower court’s decision to refuse the Trump campaign’s plea that sought to decertify Joe Biden’s victory in the state.
George W. Bush says he will attend Biden’s inauguration
President George Bush has confirmed he will attend Biden’s inauguration. This another blow to Trump who plans to organise a rival attention-grabbing event.