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Speaker Pelosi launches formal impeachment inquiry; Trump calls it presidential harassment
In a high-stakes move, Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday announced formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump‘s actions, arguing that he has violated the Constitution and acknowledged that he asked president of Ukraine to take actions...Sep 25, 2019 598 0 -
Despite gains, the goal of gender parity in world parliaments remains elusive
The election of Kamala Harris as vice president of the United States has been hailed as a great milestone towards women’s rise to the high political office. Vice President Kamala Harris is constitutionally also now the...Mar 6, 2021 927 0 -
John Lewis – A legend with lifelong dedication to struggle for equality
John Lewis, who passed away on Friday, was always there to motivate, console and encourage African Americans’ struggle for racial equality in America. He took part in the historic moments of the 1960s civil rights movement...Jul 18, 2020 698 0 -
House impeaches President Trump after heated partisan debate
The House on Wednesday voted to impeach President Donald Trump on both articles – misuse of power and obstruction of Congress – setting up a trial in the Senate in January 2020 at the start of...Dec 19, 2019 556 0 -
Trump says he may testify in impeachment inquiry
President Donald Trump on Monday said he would “strongly consider” giving written or in-person testimony in the House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry while arguing he has done nothing wrong. He appeared to be reacting to Democratic...Nov 18, 2019 509 0 -
Clouds stream back over D.C. after a sun-baked July week
The nation’s capital sizzled as the July sun scorched, making the 90 plus temperatures feel like 110 Fahrenheit. On July 23, photographer and Views and News contributor David Salik captured this image of the Capitol Hill....Jul 26, 2019 642 0 -
Trump claims ‘total exoneration’ as Mueller finds no 2016 campaign collusion with Russia
President Donald Trump claimed “complete and total exoneration” as the Justice Department announcement that Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s probe found no evidence of collusion between Russia and Trump’s 2016 election campaign. The president expressed his vindication...Mar 25, 2019 821 0 -
In the wake of Omar’s stance, historic House resolution condemns anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim bias
After days of intense deliberations, the U.S. House of Representative passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, Islamophobia and racism in what Congresswoman Ilhan Omar – whose accusation of allegiance to Israel – prompted the move – called...Mar 8, 2019 651 0 -
Democrats take the House; Trump narrative works for GOP Senate victory
Democrats wrested back the House of Representative in a fiercely fought midterm election Tuesday that also gave Republicans victory in the Senate as President Donald Trump’s narrative continues to find appeal in his conservative base. The...Nov 7, 2018 745 0 -
White House cites support for infrastructure reform
Photo: Cezary p/wikimedia The White House on Wednesday said Americans across the spectrum support taking actions to rebuild America’s infrastructure as President Donald Trump pledged reform to step up work toward that end. Trump has proposed...Feb 14, 2018 1334 0