Tom HigleyU.S. Politics Dem's lawsuit accuses Trump of inciting deadly Capitol riot Associated Press - By ERIC TUCKERWASHINGTON (AP) — The House Homeland Security chairman accused Donald Trump in a federal lawsuit Tuesday of inciting the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and conspiring with his lawyer and extremist...
Tom HigleyU.S. Politics Trump Impeachment Team Denies Incitement in Legal Brief verified_publisherThe New York Times - Nicholas FandosWASHINGTON — Donald J. Trump’s lawyers laid out their first extended impeachment defense on Monday, arguing that holding him responsible for the deadly Jan. 6 Capitol attack was nothing more than “political...
Tom HigleyU.S. Politics Trump Refuses Surprise Call to Testify in His Impeachment Trial verified_publisherThe New York Times - Nicholas Fandos, Michael S. Schmidt and Maggie HabermanWASHINGTON — The House impeachment managers issued a surprise request on Thursday for Donald J. Trump to testify in his Senate trial next week, making a long-shot attempt to question the former president...
Tom Higley Presidential pardons: Settled Law, unsettled issues, and a downside for Trump brookings.edu - Richard Lempert By Richard LempertThe first clause of Article II Section 2 of the Constitution provides: “The President … shall have Power to grant Reprieves and …
Tom Higley Trump Grants Clemency to Stephen Bannon and Other Allies verified_publisherThe New York Times - Maggie Haberman, Kenneth P. Vogel, Eric Lipton and Michael S. SchmidtWASHINGTON — President Trump used his final hours in office to wipe away convictions and prison sentences for a roster of corrupt politicians and business executives and bestow pardons on allies like K....
