On January 6, 2021, Donald Trump orchestrated a violent insurrection attempt to overturn the 2020 election results, resulting in deaths and injuries. Thousands of his supporters stormed the Capitol building, spurred by his repeated false claims of election fraud. This attack, linked to various extremist groups, led to numerous arrests and charges. Trump’s actions prompted impeachment proceedings and highlighted the fragility of U.S. democracy.
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Adam Schiff, after a 20-year House career marked by chairing the House Intelligence Committee and leading the first impeachment inquiry against President Trump, will begin his US Senate term on Monday. His election victory over Steve Garvey follows the appointment of Laphonza Butler to temporarily fill the seat vacated by the late Dianne Feinstein. Schiff’s outspoken criticism of Trump culminated in his House censure, a reprimand he embraced as affirmation of his defense of democracy. He will serve the remainder of Feinstein’s term before starting his six-year term in 2025.
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Elon Musk accused Alexander Vindman, a key witness in Trump’s first impeachment, of treason on X, calling for him to “pay the appropriate penalty.” This followed Vindman’s MSNBC appearance where he raised concerns about Musk’s potential sharing of state secrets with Putin. Vindman denied Musk’s accusations, calling them unfounded. Musk’s actions have drawn significant criticism, particularly given his close ties to the incoming Trump administration and his failure to provide evidence for his claims.
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John Q. Hosedrinker