Trump’s Lawyer Falsely Blames Insurrection on Antifa, Directly Contradicting FBI
AP Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.Michael van der Veen, an attorney for Donald Trump’s defense in his second impeachment trial, suggested on Friday that Antifa was responsible for the January 6 Capitol insurrection—a false accusation…
Trump’s Lawyers Want to Compare His Words to Those of Dems. They Already Screwed That Up.
David Schoen, counsel to former US President Donald Trump in the Senate on February 9, 2021.US Senate Tv Via Cnp/CNP via ZUMA Wir Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.Aides to Democratic impeachment managers say that they…
In His Closing Argument, Raskin Posed Five Questions for Trump’s Lawyers
The Impeachment Managers, led by United States Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md) walk through the Capitol Rotunda to begin the impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. Rod Lamkey – Cnp/CNP via ZUMA Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get…
Attack on Michigan Capitol Was a “Preview” of January 6, Impeachment Prosecutors Argue
Lead Impeachment Manager Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) speaks on the third day of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on February 11, 2021.Photo by congress.gov via Getty Images Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of…
Democrats Show Trump Knew Pence Was in Danger and Incited Rioters Targeting the Veep
A noose is seen on makeshift gallows as supporters of US President Donald Trump gather on the West side of the US Capitol in Washington DC on January 6, 2021. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a…
The Biden Administration Is Telling Asylum Seekers They Still Have to Wait
Asylum seeking families stuck south of the border amid the pandemic. Ross D. Franklin/AP Let our journalists help you make sense of the noise: Subscribe to the Mother Jones Daily newsletter and get a recap of news that matters.On Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the Biden administration will continue to expel asylum…