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Trump impeachment: Nancy Pelosi to formally send article of impeachment to Senate today – live updates Trump impeachment: Nancy Pelosi to formally send article of impeachment to Senate today – live updates
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Former president charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’ after assault on Capitol by pro-Trump mobFormer president charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’ after assault on Capitol by pro-Trump mob
Protesters marched in protest late last night in response to a police car driving through a crowd in Washington state the day before, which had left at least two people injured.
The Associated Press report that the demonstrators gathered near the intersection in Tacoma where the police car plowed through a crowd of pedestrians while responding to a reported street race Saturday evening. Video of the incident was widely shared online and appeared to show at least one person being run over.
Both injured people went to hospitals with injuries not considered to be life threatening. One person has since been released, news outlets reported.
Sunday evening demonstrators gathered at a park then marched through downtown. Several items were set up to create a barricade in the street, and the demonstrators also passed by the Pierce County Jail.
There were no known injuries from the demonstration, police said in a tweet, adding that the protest was cleared around 11pm.
The officer involved in the incident Saturday is a 58-year-old man who has been with the department for 29 1/2 years, Tacoma police said. He had been surrounded by a crowd after arriving at the reported street race. Police claim the officer feared for his safety and drove forward through the crowd, then stopped and called for medical aid.
The officer has been placed on paid administrative leave. Protesters told news outlets they want the officer to be fired, and criticized the city for what they said was a lack of transparency.
The Tacoma Community’s Police Advisory Committee scheduled a virtual meeting Monday at 6pm to discuss the incident. Tacoma is located about 30 miles (48 kilometers) south of Seattle.
Chris McGreal has been in Kansas City for us talking to activists who are hopeful but cautious as president Joe Biden acknowledges that the ground has shifted in the US on racial justice after the police killing of George Floyd:
Jeanelle Austin, an African American activist who lives a few blocks from where George Floyd was killed and who tends his memorial constructed piecemeal in the street, said that the early promises of police reform in Minneapolis have come to little.
“Nothing has really changed. That’s why we’re still filling the street,” she said. “They’ve only offered verbiage in terms of what they want to do or the ideas that they have. We haven’t seen anything concrete in terms of reforming the Minneapolis police department.”
“Racism is deep within the DNA and the bones of the structures of our nation, and so it is a tall order for any one person to change it. Now, the president has a lot more power than anyone else to be able to set right some of the systems and policies and structures,” she said.
“It will be interesting to see which systems Biden plans on addressing head on because race impacts everything. The police, the education system, the financial system, the housing system, the criminal justice system, the health care system. He’s going to have to decide what he’s going to push.”
Read more of Chris McGreal’s report here: ‘Racism is in the bones of our nation’: Will Joe Biden answer the ‘cry’ for racial justice?
There’s quite a few ex-Trump staffers looking for something to do next. Sarah Sanders is one who appears to have made a plan. Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, according to multiple reports.There’s quite a few ex-Trump staffers looking for something to do next. Sarah Sanders is one who appears to have made a plan. Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, according to multiple reports.
Sanders, who left the White House in 2019 to return to her home state, planned to announce her bid on Monday, according to Associated Press and Reuters, citing anonymous sources.Sanders, who left the White House in 2019 to return to her home state, planned to announce her bid on Monday, according to Associated Press and Reuters, citing anonymous sources.
The former White House press secretary is launching her bid less than a week after the end of Trump’s presidency and as the ex-president faces an impeachment trial. But Sanders is running in a solidly red state where Republicans tend to embrace the former president.The former White House press secretary is launching her bid less than a week after the end of Trump’s presidency and as the ex-president faces an impeachment trial. But Sanders is running in a solidly red state where Republicans tend to embrace the former president.
The daughter of former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, Sanders had been widely expected to run for the office after leaving the White House – and Trump publicly encouraged her to make a go. She’s been laying the groundwork for a candidacy, speaking to Republican groups around the state.The daughter of former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee, Sanders had been widely expected to run for the office after leaving the White House – and Trump publicly encouraged her to make a go. She’s been laying the groundwork for a candidacy, speaking to Republican groups around the state.
Sanders, 38, joins a Republican primary that already includes two statewide elected leaders, lieutenant-governor Tim Griffin and attorney general Leslie Rutledge. The three are running to succeed current governor Asa Hutchinson, a Republican who is unable to run next year due to term limits. No Democrats have announced a bid to run for the seat.Sanders, 38, joins a Republican primary that already includes two statewide elected leaders, lieutenant-governor Tim Griffin and attorney general Leslie Rutledge. The three are running to succeed current governor Asa Hutchinson, a Republican who is unable to run next year due to term limits. No Democrats have announced a bid to run for the seat.
Sanders was the first working mother and only the third woman to serve as White House press secretary. But she also faced questions about her credibility during her time as Trump’s chief spokesperson.Sanders was the first working mother and only the third woman to serve as White House press secretary. But she also faced questions about her credibility during her time as Trump’s chief spokesperson.
Read more here: Sarah Sanders, former Trump press secretary, to run for Arkansas governor – reportsRead more here: Sarah Sanders, former Trump press secretary, to run for Arkansas governor – reports
Brian Stelter made a couple of interesting points about Donald Trump’s impeachment in his overnight newsletter for CNN:Brian Stelter made a couple of interesting points about Donald Trump’s impeachment in his overnight newsletter for CNN:
There’s also this little nugget:There’s also this little nugget:
Here is a run-down of some of what we know so far about Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment:Here is a run-down of some of what we know so far about Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment:
What happens on today?Democratic House speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment to the Senate at 7pm EST (at midnight in the UK). The charge will be carried by Democratic impeachment managers in a small, formal procession through National Statuary Hall, where just weeks ago rioters paraded, waving Trump flags. In the Senate, Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland and the lead impeachment manager, will read the article of impeachment on the floor of the chamber.What happens on today?Democratic House speaker Nancy Pelosi will send the article of impeachment to the Senate at 7pm EST (at midnight in the UK). The charge will be carried by Democratic impeachment managers in a small, formal procession through National Statuary Hall, where just weeks ago rioters paraded, waving Trump flags. In the Senate, Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland and the lead impeachment manager, will read the article of impeachment on the floor of the chamber.
What happens next?Traditionally the trial would begin almost immediately but under the deal struck by Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, and Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, the president’s team and the House managers will have until the week of 8 February to to draft and exchange written legal briefs.What happens next?Traditionally the trial would begin almost immediately but under the deal struck by Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, and Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader, the president’s team and the House managers will have until the week of 8 February to to draft and exchange written legal briefs.
What is the charge?Trump is accused of “inciting violence against the government of the United States”, for his statements at a rally prior to his supporters launching the attack on the Capitol in which five people died.What is the charge?Trump is accused of “inciting violence against the government of the United States”, for his statements at a rally prior to his supporters launching the attack on the Capitol in which five people died.
Will witnesses be called?That is not yet known. In Trump’s first impeachment trial, over approaches to Ukraine for dirt on political rivals, the Republican-held Senate refused to call witnesses. Now the Senate is in Democratic hands but many in the party are hoping for a speedy trial so as not to distract from Biden’s first weeks in the White House.Will witnesses be called?That is not yet known. In Trump’s first impeachment trial, over approaches to Ukraine for dirt on political rivals, the Republican-held Senate refused to call witnesses. Now the Senate is in Democratic hands but many in the party are hoping for a speedy trial so as not to distract from Biden’s first weeks in the White House.
If Trump is convicted what happens next?If Trump is convicted, there will be no immediate consequences as he has already left office. However, lawmakers could hold another vote to block him from running again. A simple majority would be needed to block him from holding “any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States”, blocking a White House run in 2024.If Trump is convicted what happens next?If Trump is convicted, there will be no immediate consequences as he has already left office. However, lawmakers could hold another vote to block him from running again. A simple majority would be needed to block him from holding “any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States”, blocking a White House run in 2024.
Read more of Lauren Gambino’s explainer here: Impeachment guide – how will Donald Trump’s second Senate trial unfold?Read more of Lauren Gambino’s explainer here: Impeachment guide – how will Donald Trump’s second Senate trial unfold?
Welcome to our live coverage of US politics for another week, on the day when we expect the next step in impeaching former president Donald Trump to take place. Here’s a quick catch-up on where we are and what we can expect to see today…Welcome to our live coverage of US politics for another week, on the day when we expect the next step in impeaching former president Donald Trump to take place. Here’s a quick catch-up on where we are and what we can expect to see today…
Nancy Pelosi and the House of Representatives will send their article of impeachment over the storming of the US Capitol to the Senate today. The former president is charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’. The move is expected to happen around 7pm ET (that’s around midnight in the UK).Nancy Pelosi and the House of Representatives will send their article of impeachment over the storming of the US Capitol to the Senate today. The former president is charged with ‘incitement of insurrection’. The move is expected to happen around 7pm ET (that’s around midnight in the UK).
President Joe Biden is expected to issue at least one more executive order today. It is anticipated to address the way federal government orders goods that are manufactured in the US.President Joe Biden is expected to issue at least one more executive order today. It is anticipated to address the way federal government orders goods that are manufactured in the US.
Sarah Sanders is expected to announce a run to be Arkansas governor. She is Trump’s former press secretary.Sarah Sanders is expected to announce a run to be Arkansas governor. She is Trump’s former press secretary.
Dr Antony Fauci has described himself as the ‘skunk at the picnic’ in Trump’s Covid team. In a candid interview he said “I felt it would be better for the country and better for the cause for me to stay, as opposed to walk away.”Dr Antony Fauci has described himself as the ‘skunk at the picnic’ in Trump’s Covid team. In a candid interview he said “I felt it would be better for the country and better for the cause for me to stay, as opposed to walk away.”
Yesterday the US recorded 130,485 new Covid cases and 1,769 further deaths. Numbers are often lower on Sundays due to the way the data is collected.Yesterday the US recorded 130,485 new Covid cases and 1,769 further deaths. Numbers are often lower on Sundays due to the way the data is collected.