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Friday Briefing

Donald Trump convicted of 34 felony counts in hush-money case, first American president declared felon.

4 ways in which Donald Trump's election was historic

Trump's election marked several historical milestones, including age, impeachment, and felony conviction.

Trump's comeback victory looks a lot like Andrew Jackson's. Here's how

Trump's resilience in face of legal challenges differs significantly from Nixon's experience during his second term.

Trump the 'colossus' is the comeback king of American politics

Trump's potential return to the presidency highlights one of the greatest political comebacks in American history, despite overwhelming challenges he faced post-2020.

Sleazeball Narcissist': McConnell Eviscerates Trump In New Book, Says Jan. 6th Was Impeachable Offense'

Mitch McConnell criticizes the MAGA movement and Trump's character, considering the January 6 actions as an impeachable offense.

Trump Learned Every Lesson From the Roy Cohn Playbook, Except the Most Important One

Donald Trump has a complex and extensive relationship with the law, marked by personal benefit through manipulation of the justice system.

Friday Briefing

Donald Trump convicted of 34 felony counts in hush-money case, first American president declared felon.

4 ways in which Donald Trump's election was historic

Trump's election marked several historical milestones, including age, impeachment, and felony conviction.

Trump's comeback victory looks a lot like Andrew Jackson's. Here's how

Trump's resilience in face of legal challenges differs significantly from Nixon's experience during his second term.

Trump the 'colossus' is the comeback king of American politics

Trump's potential return to the presidency highlights one of the greatest political comebacks in American history, despite overwhelming challenges he faced post-2020.

Sleazeball Narcissist': McConnell Eviscerates Trump In New Book, Says Jan. 6th Was Impeachable Offense'

Mitch McConnell criticizes the MAGA movement and Trump's character, considering the January 6 actions as an impeachable offense.

Trump Learned Every Lesson From the Roy Cohn Playbook, Except the Most Important One

Donald Trump has a complex and extensive relationship with the law, marked by personal benefit through manipulation of the justice system.
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#oregon

Mercury Endorsements: State Measures 2024

Oregon's Measure 115 aims to improve the impeachment process for state officials by allowing limited legislative authority.

Measure 115: Voters approve plan giving power of impeachment to lawmakers

Oregon voters overwhelmingly support a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to impeach state lawmakers for misconduct.

Mercury Endorsements: State Measures 2024

Oregon's Measure 115 aims to improve the impeachment process for state officials by allowing limited legislative authority.

Measure 115: Voters approve plan giving power of impeachment to lawmakers

Oregon voters overwhelmingly support a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to impeach state lawmakers for misconduct.
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#trump

Zelensky Stares Blankly As Trump Praises Him as a 'Piece of Steel'

Zelensky's meeting with Trump underscores a strategic diplomatic maneuver amid the ongoing Russian military threat.

Trump is calling for the 25th Amendment to be modified so a vice president who covers up the 'incapacity of the president' can be removed

Trump advocates for amending the 25th Amendment to facilitate the impeachment of vice presidents who conceal presidential incapacity.

Filing: New allegations of Trump's 'increasingly desperate' efforts to overturn 2020 election

Trump resorted to increasingly desperate and illegal efforts to overturn the 2020 election result, intentionally misleading the public and officials.

Trump Says Harris Committed High Crimes and Misdemeanors' as VP, Floats Impeachment

Trump accused Kamala Harris of high crimes during a rally, claiming her actions regarding immigration warrant impeachment.

IMPEACHED, PROSECUTED, or BOTH!' Enraged Trump Trashes Harris and Media For Crime of the Century'

Trump criticizes Vice President Harris's immigration policy, calling for her impeachment and criticizing the media for not covering the issue.

'Sleazebag.' 'Lowlife.' Donald Trump hurls fresh insults at Adam Schiff

Trump labeled Adam Schiff as one of the 'enemies from within' the U.S., highlighting his long-standing animosity towards him.

Zelensky Stares Blankly As Trump Praises Him as a 'Piece of Steel'

Zelensky's meeting with Trump underscores a strategic diplomatic maneuver amid the ongoing Russian military threat.

Trump is calling for the 25th Amendment to be modified so a vice president who covers up the 'incapacity of the president' can be removed

Trump advocates for amending the 25th Amendment to facilitate the impeachment of vice presidents who conceal presidential incapacity.

Filing: New allegations of Trump's 'increasingly desperate' efforts to overturn 2020 election

Trump resorted to increasingly desperate and illegal efforts to overturn the 2020 election result, intentionally misleading the public and officials.

Trump Says Harris Committed High Crimes and Misdemeanors' as VP, Floats Impeachment

Trump accused Kamala Harris of high crimes during a rally, claiming her actions regarding immigration warrant impeachment.

IMPEACHED, PROSECUTED, or BOTH!' Enraged Trump Trashes Harris and Media For Crime of the Century'

Trump criticizes Vice President Harris's immigration policy, calling for her impeachment and criticizing the media for not covering the issue.

'Sleazebag.' 'Lowlife.' Donald Trump hurls fresh insults at Adam Schiff

Trump labeled Adam Schiff as one of the 'enemies from within' the U.S., highlighting his long-standing animosity towards him.
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#kenya

Kenya: Lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Gachagua DW 10/09/2024

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing impeachment over corruption and political tensions, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape.

Kenya's Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, Is Impeached

Kenya's Senate has impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, an unprecedented action that may lead to political crisis and unrest.

Kenya court says deputy president's impeachment proceedings constitutional

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces impeachment over serious allegations, marking a significant political shift in Kenya's governance.

Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

Kenyan lawmakers voted to impeach Deputy President Gachagua over serious charges, including corruption and divisive politics.

How Kenyans see the Ruto-Gachagua split DW 10/02/2024

The impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appears inevitable following a strong parliamentary backing and failure of legal attempts to prevent it.

Kenyan deputy president impeached by senate while in hospital

Kenya's deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, was impeached in a historic vote, marks the first time a deputy president has been removed from office.

Kenya: Lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Gachagua DW 10/09/2024

Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing impeachment over corruption and political tensions, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape.

Kenya's Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, Is Impeached

Kenya's Senate has impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, an unprecedented action that may lead to political crisis and unrest.

Kenya court says deputy president's impeachment proceedings constitutional

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua faces impeachment over serious allegations, marking a significant political shift in Kenya's governance.

Kenya lawmakers vote to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

Kenyan lawmakers voted to impeach Deputy President Gachagua over serious charges, including corruption and divisive politics.

How Kenyans see the Ruto-Gachagua split DW 10/02/2024

The impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua appears inevitable following a strong parliamentary backing and failure of legal attempts to prevent it.

Kenyan deputy president impeached by senate while in hospital

Kenya's deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, was impeached in a historic vote, marks the first time a deputy president has been removed from office.
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#kenya-politics

Kenya Senate begins debate on deputy president impeachment DW 10/16/2024

Deputy President Gachagua faces impeachment due to corruption allegations after a court ruled the proceedings constitutional.
He claims to be sidelined in the administration amid ongoing scandals.

Kenya: Kithure Kindki nominated as new deputy president DW 10/18/2024

Kithure Kindki is nominated as deputy president following Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment amid scrutiny over police conduct during protests.
Kindki faces court challenges that could delay his potential appointment as deputy president.

Kenya's Ruto nominates interior minister as new deputy president

Kithure Kindiki has been nominated as deputy president, but his appointment is currently blocked by the High Court until further hearings next week.

Kenya Senate begins debate on deputy president impeachment DW 10/16/2024

Deputy President Gachagua faces impeachment due to corruption allegations after a court ruled the proceedings constitutional.
He claims to be sidelined in the administration amid ongoing scandals.

Kenya: Kithure Kindki nominated as new deputy president DW 10/18/2024

Kithure Kindki is nominated as deputy president following Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment amid scrutiny over police conduct during protests.
Kindki faces court challenges that could delay his potential appointment as deputy president.

Kenya's Ruto nominates interior minister as new deputy president

Kithure Kindiki has been nominated as deputy president, but his appointment is currently blocked by the High Court until further hearings next week.
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#republicans

The Biden impeachment effort is dying a slow, painful death

The impeachment effort against President Biden is unlikely to succeed as political motivation wanes and Republicans face tough electoral considerations.

House G.O.P. Makes Impeachment Case Against Biden Without Proof of Crime

House Republicans allege President Biden's corruption but lack direct evidence for impeachment, reflecting on the implications of past impeachment standards set by Democrats.

Scoop: Democrats dare GOP to "call the vote" to impeach Biden and "own it"

The Republican-led vote to potentially impeach Biden may lead to political backlash and internal divisions within the party.

Scoop: National Archives gives new tranche of Biden emails to House GOP

Republicans acknowledge lack of evidence for Biden impeachment.
National Archives released large volume of emails related to Biden and his family.

GOP's Biden corruption crusade goes up in smoke

Hunter Biden's federal tax trial starts as political tensions heighten, while House Republicans continue to scrutinize President Biden's influence and family business dealings.

Republicans officially miss their chance to impeach Biden before the election

House Republicans' impeachment efforts against Biden are effectively over due to time constraints before the election.

The Biden impeachment effort is dying a slow, painful death

The impeachment effort against President Biden is unlikely to succeed as political motivation wanes and Republicans face tough electoral considerations.

House G.O.P. Makes Impeachment Case Against Biden Without Proof of Crime

House Republicans allege President Biden's corruption but lack direct evidence for impeachment, reflecting on the implications of past impeachment standards set by Democrats.

Scoop: Democrats dare GOP to "call the vote" to impeach Biden and "own it"

The Republican-led vote to potentially impeach Biden may lead to political backlash and internal divisions within the party.

Scoop: National Archives gives new tranche of Biden emails to House GOP

Republicans acknowledge lack of evidence for Biden impeachment.
National Archives released large volume of emails related to Biden and his family.

GOP's Biden corruption crusade goes up in smoke

Hunter Biden's federal tax trial starts as political tensions heighten, while House Republicans continue to scrutinize President Biden's influence and family business dealings.

Republicans officially miss their chance to impeach Biden before the election

House Republicans' impeachment efforts against Biden are effectively over due to time constraints before the election.
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#foreign-influence

'Big Guy'Joe Biden may have escaped a well-deserved impeachment, but his crimes will follow him everywhere

President Biden is accused of participating in a foreign influence-peddling conspiracy for personal gain.

The Biden Impeachment Report Is a Hollow Vindication

House Republicans claimed President Biden committed impeachable offenses linked to foreign transactions involving his family, but the impact of this report remains limited.

'Big Guy'Joe Biden may have escaped a well-deserved impeachment, but his crimes will follow him everywhere

President Biden is accused of participating in a foreign influence-peddling conspiracy for personal gain.

The Biden Impeachment Report Is a Hollow Vindication

House Republicans claimed President Biden committed impeachable offenses linked to foreign transactions involving his family, but the impact of this report remains limited.
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#biden-administration

GOP Say They Don't Need Proof of Crime in Biden Impeachment Case

The 300-page report on Biden's impeachment highlights political miscalculations and lack of substantive evidence.

House Oversight Committee: Biden Committed Impeachable Offenses

The House Committee's report claims evidence of impeachable conduct by President Biden regarding financial improprieties involving his family and obstruction of justice.

GOP Congressman Wants to Impeach Biden Over Blocking Israel Weapons Transfer

Rep. Cory Mills compared Biden's action to past Trump impeachment.

Where's The Crime?' Skeptical Fox Anchor Grills GOP Leader Over Threat to Impeach Biden Over Israel

President Biden facing calls for impeachment over Israel arms delay.

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Calls Out Jim Jordan Over Biden Probe

House GOP struggles with impeachment probes amid criticisms for lack of progress in investigations.

GOP Say They Don't Need Proof of Crime in Biden Impeachment Case

The 300-page report on Biden's impeachment highlights political miscalculations and lack of substantive evidence.

House Oversight Committee: Biden Committed Impeachable Offenses

The House Committee's report claims evidence of impeachable conduct by President Biden regarding financial improprieties involving his family and obstruction of justice.

GOP Congressman Wants to Impeach Biden Over Blocking Israel Weapons Transfer

Rep. Cory Mills compared Biden's action to past Trump impeachment.

Where's The Crime?' Skeptical Fox Anchor Grills GOP Leader Over Threat to Impeach Biden Over Israel

President Biden facing calls for impeachment over Israel arms delay.

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Calls Out Jim Jordan Over Biden Probe

House GOP struggles with impeachment probes amid criticisms for lack of progress in investigations.
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#biden

US House Republicans release impeachment report on President Joe Biden

The report accuses President Biden of corruption linked to Hunter's business dealings, but it does not allege criminal wrongdoing.

Someone Needs Therapy!' House Oversight Hearing ERUPTS When Comer and Raskin Unleash Hell On Each Other

The House Oversight Hearing on Chinese Communist Party's Political Warfare delved into heated exchanges between Comer and Raskin over Biden and impeachment.

US House Republicans release impeachment report on President Joe Biden

The report accuses President Biden of corruption linked to Hunter's business dealings, but it does not allege criminal wrongdoing.

Someone Needs Therapy!' House Oversight Hearing ERUPTS When Comer and Raskin Unleash Hell On Each Other

The House Oversight Hearing on Chinese Communist Party's Political Warfare delved into heated exchanges between Comer and Raskin over Biden and impeachment.
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#house-oversight-committee

Breaking: Secret Service Director Cheatle Resigns

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after facing demands for ouster following lack of knowledge about July 13 events.

Raskin Gleefully Mocks Comer Live on Fox News While Standing Right Next to Him

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY) had a lively exchange on Fox News, highlighting bipartisan actions and disagreements.

Comer Appears to Back Away From Biden Impeachment, Offers Alternative In Fundraising Email

House Oversight Committee Chairman backing away from impeaching President Biden
Comer preparing criminal referrals instead of focusing on impeachment

Stephen Colbert Asks AOC If House Republicans Are Spreading Russian Propaganda'

Republican lawmakers accused of spreading Russian propaganda.
Ocasio Cortez highlights GOP engagement in propagandistic rhetoric.

Breaking: Secret Service Director Cheatle Resigns

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns after facing demands for ouster following lack of knowledge about July 13 events.

Raskin Gleefully Mocks Comer Live on Fox News While Standing Right Next to Him

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Rep. James Comer (R-KY) had a lively exchange on Fox News, highlighting bipartisan actions and disagreements.

Comer Appears to Back Away From Biden Impeachment, Offers Alternative In Fundraising Email

House Oversight Committee Chairman backing away from impeaching President Biden
Comer preparing criminal referrals instead of focusing on impeachment

Stephen Colbert Asks AOC If House Republicans Are Spreading Russian Propaganda'

Republican lawmakers accused of spreading Russian propaganda.
Ocasio Cortez highlights GOP engagement in propagandistic rhetoric.
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#senate-trial

House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate

Delay in sending articles of impeachment against Mayorkas for Senate trial.
Senate Republicans seek more time to build support for a full trial.

Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The Senate held an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a rare event for a U.S. Cabinet official in almost 150 years.

House to delay sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate

Delay in sending articles of impeachment against Mayorkas for Senate trial.
Senate Republicans seek more time to build support for a full trial.

Senate impeachment trial begins for Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

The Senate held an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas, a rare event for a U.S. Cabinet official in almost 150 years.
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The House Is About to Deliver Articles of Impeachment Against Mayorkas. It Could Get Messy

House Republicans are preparing to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, but Democrats controlling the Senate are likely to acquit him.

Fox's Maria Bartiromo Vows to Personally Call NY Governor's Office to Demand the Firing Of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg

Maria Bartiromo vows to demand firing of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg from NY Gov. Hochul.
Rep. Claudia Tenney makes false claims about Senate Democrats' refusal to bring up impeachment articles.

Ex-House Republican Slams Moscow Marjorie' Taylor Greene: Always Focused on Her Social Media'

Former Rep. Ken Buck disputes Rep. Kevin McCarthy's view of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as a serious legislator.
Buck highlights Greene's history of controversial actions, including filing impeachment articles against President Biden and opposing aid to Ukraine.

Brazilian judge orders probe of Elon Musk amid X disinformation row

Judge orders obstruction of justice inquiry after Musk defies court order and calls for judge's impeachment
Brazilian judge initiates investigation on Elon Musk for obstruction, incitement, and criminal organization

Peru's President Boluarte avoids impeachment effort over Rolex watch probe

Efforts to impeach leaders in Peru are increasingly common under the vague 'moral incapacity' provision.
President Boluarte avoided impeachment despite corruption charges related to a luxury collection worth nearly half a million dollars.
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Tucking In Alexander Smirnov: Abbe Lowell Accuses David Weiss of Doing Russia's Bidding - emptywheel

The defendant claimed the Special Counsel's investigation infected the case.
The defendant's shifting claims about the Special Counsel's actions raise doubts about the credibility of his arguments.

FBI informant who accused the Bidens of corruption in Ukraine is charged with lying to authorities

Special counsel David Weiss, who is investigating Hunter Biden, has filed charges against the FBI informant who accused the Bidens of corruption in Ukraine.
The false statement made by Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant, is what Republicans have used to accuse Joe Biden of corruption and led to an impeachment inquiry against him.
The indictment filed by the special counsel does not mention the Biden family by name, but it is clear it concerns them.

Hunter Biden, being 'high or drunk' is no excuse: Letters to the Editor - March 2, 2024

Hunter Biden confirmed core facts in impeachment case
Issues of leveraging father's name in business deals

Tucking In Alexander Smirnov: Abbe Lowell Accuses David Weiss of Doing Russia's Bidding - emptywheel

The defendant claimed the Special Counsel's investigation infected the case.
The defendant's shifting claims about the Special Counsel's actions raise doubts about the credibility of his arguments.

FBI informant who accused the Bidens of corruption in Ukraine is charged with lying to authorities

Special counsel David Weiss, who is investigating Hunter Biden, has filed charges against the FBI informant who accused the Bidens of corruption in Ukraine.
The false statement made by Alexander Smirnov, the FBI informant, is what Republicans have used to accuse Joe Biden of corruption and led to an impeachment inquiry against him.
The indictment filed by the special counsel does not mention the Biden family by name, but it is clear it concerns them.

Hunter Biden, being 'high or drunk' is no excuse: Letters to the Editor - March 2, 2024

Hunter Biden confirmed core facts in impeachment case
Issues of leveraging father's name in business deals
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Is This The Best Biden Impeachment Argument You Have? - See Also

Attenuated knife-to-impeachment pipeline
Launch of judge rating database in a month
Disappointment for Kardashian followers

A Biden Accuser Was Discredited. Right-Wing Media Is Undeterred.

Conservative media's reaction to a key source discrediting Biden impeachment claims.
Democrats see Smirnov's lies as a logical conclusion to drop impeachment efforts.

Fox News Anchor Delivers Brutal Rebuke of GOP's Push to Impeach Biden: They've Got Nothing'

John Roberts expressed skepticism over the House Republicans' impeachment push against President Joe Biden.
The FBI informant on whom the House Republicans' accusations were based was charged with lying to the FBI about Biden.

Why Elizabeth Warren's question on John Roberts may have backfired

Senator Murkowski voted against Senate calling witnesses to spare Chief Justice Roberts from a 50-50 tie.
Sen. Murkowski viewed attempts to drag the Supreme Court into impeachment as degrading the institution for partisan gains.

The Informant Turned Defendant Who Took Aim at the Bidens

Alexander Smirnov was an informant for the F.B.I., who played a double game by providing information on oligarchs while also offering consulting services to them.
In 2020, Smirnov lied to his F.B.I. handler about the Ukrainian energy company Burisma supposedly arranging bribes for President Biden and his son, leading to his recent indictment.
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