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In Farewell Address, Trump Wishes Next Administration Luck

'The movement we started is only just beginning,' he says

(Newser) - President Trump released his farewell address to the nation Tuesday and while he didn't mention president-elect Joe Biden by name, he wished the next administration luck—and didn't repeat his claims of election fraud. "This week, we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in...

McConnell Blames Trump for Provoking Mob

The crowd was 'fed lies' before attack, majority leader tells Senate

(Newser) - Sen. Mitch McConnell hasn't said how he'll vote in the impeachment trial of President Trump, but he was clear about where he stands on the accusation Tuesday. "The mob was fed lies," the majority leader said on the Senate floor, the Hill reports. "They were...

Trump's 'Heroes' Garden Is a Bit Skimpy in One Respect

Proposed 'National Garden of American Heroes' is heavy on the guys, by a ratio of 4-to-1

(Newser) - On Monday, President Trump issued one of his final executive orders that calls for the establishment of a "National Garden of American Heroes," what Business Insider describes as a collection of "statues of an eclectic range of candidates" that Trump first mentioned last summer. (By "eclectic,...

The Nuclear Football Is Getting Passed in an Unprecedented Way

One will accompany Trump to Florida, while another will await Biden to be sworn in in DC

(Newser) - There will be at least two briefcases containing the authorization codes necessary to launch a nuclear strike in the US floating around on Inauguration Day. One "nuclear football" is expected to accompany President Trump to Florida on Wednesday morning ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony in Washington,...

Mood in the White House: &#39;Melania Is Good&#39;
Mood in the White House:
'Melania Is Good'
the rundown
Jan 19, 2021 7:27 AM CST

Mood in the White House: 'Melania Is Good'

First lady is reportedly focused on what's next, not what just happened

(Newser) - Melania Trump released her farewell message as first lady on Monday, asking people to "choose love over hatred" and be passionate but avoid violence. So what's next for the 50-year-old first lady after Wednesday? Expect her to keep a low profile for the near future in Florida, writes...

Trump's Final Approval Rating: A 'Personal Low Note'

President is leaving with a 34% approval rating

(Newser) - As he gets ready to head out of the Oval Office and back to life as a private citizen, President Trump just received his final report card—and Gallup notes he's leaving "on a personal low note." In a survey of 1,023 random American adults taken...

After Twitter Dumped Trump, a Big Drop in Misinformation

Researchers say taking president off platform made significant dent in the spread of false claims

(Newser) - If you're wondering what effect "deplatforming"—ie, taking away someone's megaphone, especially online—has on the spread of misinformation, a recent ban is seeing some interesting results. The Washington Post reports that, per analytics firm Zignal Labs, false claims about election fraud plummeted 73% across multiple...

Trump Has Busy Last Full Day in Office Planned

Sources say president will issue around 100 pardons and commutations

(Newser) - President Trump's pardoning spree will continue until pretty near the bitter end, sources say. Three people familiar with the matter tell CNN that the POTUS will issue somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 pardons and commutations on Tuesday, his last full day in office. He has until noon on...

'Baby Trump' Balloon Ready to Roll a Final Time

The blimp will retire to the Museum of London

(Newser) - The "Baby Trump" blimp is being retired as the US president on which it was modeled prepares to leave office. The nearly 20-foot-tall helium balloon has been acquired by the Museum of London, the BBC reports. The blimp was crowdfunded in the UK and used to protest President Trump'...

Records Show Trump Allies' Fingerprints on DC Rally

Members of the president's reelection campaign were listed on a rally permit

(Newser) - Members of President Trump’s failed reelection campaign played key roles in orchestrating the rally that spawned a deadly assault on the US Capitol, according to an AP analysis, undercutting claims the event was the brainchild of the president's grassroots supporters. Pro-Trump nonprofit Women for America First hosted the...

Trump's Inauguration Day Plans Firming Up

2 reports say he will fly to Mar-a-Lago hours before Joe Biden is sworn in

(Newser) - President Trump has said he won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration, though he hasn't revealed where he will be instead. Now multiple reports say Trump plans to fly to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida before Biden is sworn in. Bloomberg says the president will fly out sometime in...

Trump Appears to Be Angry With Giuliani
Trump May Be Having
Trouble With Legal Team
the rundown
Jan 14, 2021 2:35 PM CST

Trump May Be Having Trouble With Legal Team

Reports of friction with Giuliani, struggles to line up lawyers for impeachment fight

(Newser) - Is Rudy Giuliani on the outs with President Trump? Multiple reports suggest as much, asserting that the president has instructed aides to stop paying the fees of his personal attorney. The friction comes as Trump attempts to assemble a legal team to defend him in the Senate's impeachment trial....

Culkin on Yanking Trump's Home Alone 2 Cameo: 'Sold'

After Capitol riot, former child actor jumps on bandwagon of those who want Trump's part nixed

(Newser) - Consequences for President Trump continue to hammer down in the wake of the riot at the US Capitol last week, which he's been accused of inciting. Now, a new repercussion from the world of online cinephiles, encouraged by Home Alone actor Macaulay Culkin. Starting last month, people upset with...

Trump Made 'Misguided' Space Command Call: Governor

Colorado's Jared Polis says HQ is being moved as a Trump reward to Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville

(Newser) - Tommy Tuberville, Alabama's newest GOP senator, may have just seen a big nod from President Trump, at least according to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. The Democratic governor and other leaders from both parties in his state are slamming a decision to relocate Space Command headquarters from its temporary digs...

Impeachment: What Happens Next
Next Step in Impeachment:
a Post-Presidency Trial
THE RUNDOWN
Jan 14, 2021 6:25 AM CST

Next Step in Impeachment: a Post-Presidency Trial

McConnell says it won't happen before Biden is sworn in

(Newser) - President Trump now has a place in the history books as the only president to be impeached twice , but the chances of him being convicted and removed from office before his term is up next week appear to be extremely slim. The next step will be a trial in the...

Twitter CEO: Trump Ban Represents a 'Failure'

But Jack Dorsey says it was still the right move

(Newser) - Jack Dorsey mused in a long Twitter thread Wednesday over one question: Was the social media network's banning of President Trump the right move? Ultimately, the Twitter CEO says that it was, because "offline harm as a result of online speech is demonstrably real," and there were...

This Is Nancy Pelosi's Impeachment Dress

Speaker of the House wore the same black dress for both votes

(Newser) - Nancy Pelosi showed up to President Trump's second impeachment wearing the same outfit she donned for his first. The New York Post says some compared the House speaker's "sleek black business frock" to something one might wear to a funeral, but that doesn't necessarily mean the...

This Was the Most Bipartisan Impeachment Vote on Record

10 Republicans voted to impeach Trump

(Newser) - Another unwelcome record for President Trump, who is now the first president to be impeached twice : In Wednesday's House vote, 10 Republicans voted in favor of the single article of impeachment, the highest number of lawmakers who have ever voted to impeach a president from their own party. Five...

After 2nd Impeachment, Trump Condemns Capitol Violence

But he doesn't mention being impeached

(Newser) - President Trump has released a video condemning the violent insurrection he fomented at the Capitol last week, per the AP . The video came out Wednesday after he was impeached by the House for a record second time, this time with Republican votes. Trump also called on his supporters to remain...

Before Impeachment, Trump Issued Call to 'Ease Tensions'

'There must be no violence,' he said

(Newser) - A week after President Trump rallied a crowd of his supporters—some of whom went on to storm the US Capitol—with unfounded claims of election fraud and a declaration that, “You’ll never take back our country with weakness," he is urging calm amid reports of more...

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