Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga., compared Democratic-led efforts to impeach President Trump to the treatment of Jesus before this crucifixion during a House floor debate before Wednesday’s impeachment vote. “When Jesus was falsely accused of treason, Pontius Pilate gave Jesus the…
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Salem mayor responds after Trump compares impeachment to ‘witch trials’
The mayor of Salem, Massachusetts, got tired of a metaphor not based in reality. Democratic Mayor Kim Driscoll tweeted that President Trump needs to “learn some history” after he claimed the women accused in the city’s infamous 17th century witch trials…
Dems Ordered Not to Victory Dance…
As the House vote on impeachment was getting underway on Wednesday, CNN’s Dana Bash was reporting from the scene, speaking from rotunda as lawmakers were still arriving. Bash reported on the solemnity and gravity of the mood among Democrats ahead…
Witch Hunts, Then and Now…
By Lance Morrow Dec. 17, 2019 6:47 pm ET American Puritan minister Cotton Mather (1663 to 1728). Photo: Getty Images Draw back the American veil, and you shall behold innate depravity. That idea connects two disparate works that concern themselves…
MERRY CHRISTMAS, YOU’RE IMPEACHED…
Gillian Brockell, The Washington Post Published 12:43 pm EST, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable with governors on government regulations in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, in Washington. President Donald…
‘Civics lesson’ or ‘sham trial?’ Key moments in the U.S. House impeachment debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bitterly divided U.S. House of Representatives engaged in an impeachment debate before historic votes on two charges accusing President Donald Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress. Here are some highlights from the contentious back-and-forth…
‘Defend democracy’: Pelosi calls Trump ‘ongoing threat’ in impeachment debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday called Donald Trump a threat to American democracy who left Congress no choice but to impeach him as bitterly divided lawmakers debated before historic votes on charges accusing the Republican…
Trump supporters camp out in bitter cold ahead of rally
A growing crowd of Trump supporters are lining up outside in Michigan’s bitterly cold weather ahead of an evening rally with President Trump that coincides with House Democrats voting to formally impeach him. Footage from the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek showed throngs…
Trump impeachment? History suggests Wall Street need not worry
(Reuters) – As U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared on the brink of becoming only the third U.S. president ever to be impeached, history suggests investors need not worry, even though it adds uncertainty on Wall Street. FILE PHOTO:…
AG Barr warns against ‘political’ impeachment, hits back at Comey in Fox News interview
Attorney General Bill Barr, in an interview Wednesday with Fox News, warned that impeachment could be “trivialized” by Democrats’ efforts to remove President Trump, while also firing back at ex-FBI Director James Comey‘s reaction to the Justice Department inspector general’s report on the…