Why Tuesday's vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests
Read full article: Why Tuesday's vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggestsIn the matchup between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the coming debate between their running mates is the undercard.
WATCH : House asks Vice President Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment
Read full article: WATCH : House asks Vice President Mike Pence to invoke 25th AmendmentOn Monday morning, the U.S. House is expected to ask Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment. House expected to ask Vice President Mike Pence to invoke 25th Amendment Watch as the U.S. House is expected to ask Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment, declaring President Trump as unable to serve. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Monday, January 11, 2021It’s expected to happen at about 11 a.m. The 25th Amendment to the U.S. Consitution would make Pence the acting President of the United States.
The Latest: Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of incitement
Read full article: The Latest: Twitter bans Trump, citing risk of incitementSupporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. ___4:55 p.m.Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has become the first Republican member of the Senate to call for President Donald Trump’s resignation. His call comes two days after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol and unsuccessfully tried to stop Congress from affirming Biden’s victory. —Alan Fram___12:45 p.m.A leading centrist Democratic senator says it seems unlikely that President Donald Trump can be quickly removed from office. ___8:40 a.m.A police officer has died from injuries he suffered when President Donald Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol.
What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove President Trump from office?
Read full article: What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove President Trump from office?ROANOKE, Va – A growing number of lawmakers are calling on the removal of President Donald Trump following Wednesday’s riots in Washington. Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer are among some of the top politicians calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment which would make Pence the acting President of the United States. Thereupon Congress shall decide the issue, assembling within forty-eight hours for that purpose if not in session. Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. ConstitutionUniversity of Virginia Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato said it would be a historic move in United States politics. Several of the president’s top-ranking officials, including Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, have resigned following the riots.
Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, ousters
Read full article: Capitol siege by pro-Trump mob forces questions, oustersTrump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. The tragedy deepened late Thursday as a Capitol police officer injured in the melee died, the fifth death related to the riot. The U.S. Capitol Police said in a statement that Officer Brian D. Sicknick died from injuries sustained responding to the riot on Wednesday at the Capitol. The procedure allows for the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare the president unfit for office. Black lawmakers, in particular, noted the way the mostly white Trump supporters were treated.
Sen. Tim Kaine calls on Cabinet to invoke 25th Amendment against Trump
Read full article: Sen. Tim Kaine calls on Cabinet to invoke 25th Amendment against Trump(Greg Nash/Pool via AP)After a day of deadly chaos at the U.S. Capitol, Sen. Tim Kaine is calling on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment against President Trump. But there must be accountability for yesterday:The Cabinet should invoke the 25th Amendment against Trump. — Tim Kaine (@timkaine) January 7, 2021The 25th Amendment allows the Vice President to take over if the president resigns, dies or is otherwise disabled. It also gives the president and Congress shared power to replace a vice president. The attack forced lawmakers to be rushed from the building and interrupted challenges to Joe Biden’s Electoral College win.
Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump's fitness
Read full article: Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump's fitnessSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Pelosi has been raising questions about Trump's mental fitness since his COVID-19 diagnosis and demanding more transparency about his health. “It's an absurd proposal," said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Fox. But the bill serves as a political tool to stoke questions about Trump's health as his own White House is hit by an outbreak infecting top aides, staff and visitors, including senators. In a stunning admission, McConnell said Thursday that he had stopped going to the White House two months ago because he disagreed with its coronavirus protocols.
In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump's fitness to serve
Read full article: In 25th Amendment bid, Pelosi mulls Trump's fitness to serveSpeaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Negotiations between Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin for an additional coronavirus aid package were abruptly halted last week by President Donald Trump. Just weeks before the Nov. 3 election, Pelosi said Trump needs to disclose more about his health after his COVID-19 diagnosis. It all came in a head-spinning series of tweets and comments days after he returned to the White House after his hospitalization with COVID-19. The White House presented a $1.6 trillion counter offer.