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After weeks of being offline, Parler finds a new web host
The conservative social network is relaunching under new leadership and on new technology, a month after being de-platformed. It says it will not rely on Big Tech for its operations.
Trump looks to reassert himself after impeachment acquittal
Now that he's been acquitted in his second Senate impeachment trial, Donald Trump is preparing for the next phase of his post-presidency life. Trump is feeling emboldened by the trial's outcome and is expected to reemerge from a self-imposed hibernation. And he's eyeing ways to reassert his power.
Support grows for Capitol riot inquiry after Trump acquittal
A day after former President Donald Trump was acquitted at his second Senate impeachment trial, bipartisan support appeared to be growing for an independent Sept. 11-style commission into the deadly insurrection that took place at the U.S. Capitol.
Wisconsin DNR to recommend hunting season quota of 200 wolves
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said it will propose a hunting season quota of 200 wolves when the the group's policy board meets Monday to discuss launching a wolf hunt immediately.
On Parkland anniversary, Biden calls for tougher gun laws
On the third anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, President Joe Biden called on Congress to strengthen gun laws — including requiring background checks on all gun sales, and banning assault weapons.
'No regrets': House managers defend decision not to call witnesses
House impeachment managers on Sunday argued that continuing the trial with witnesses wouldn't have produced a different result. “What we needed were … more senators with spines, not more witnesses," said Virgin Islands House Del. Stacey Plaskett.
After speaking out on impeachment, Herrera Beutler heads toward clash with her party
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler took center stage during impeachment after sharing an account of Trump siding with the Capitol mob. The Washington state Republican is now bracing for the fallout.
Biden on Trump acquittal: 'The substance of the charge is not in dispute'
"While the final vote did not lead to a conviction, the substance of the charge is not in dispute," President Joe Biden said after the Senate's acquittal of Donald Trump on Saturday.
White House aide resigns after threatening reporter
White House deputy press secretary T.J. Ducklo has resigned, the day after he was suspended for issuing a sexist and profane threat to a journalist seeking to cover his relationship with another reporter.
GOP's McConnell: Trump 'morally responsible' for Jan. 6 attack
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell excoriated Donald Trump on Saturday for being “morally responsible” for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, but said he voted to acquit him at the impeachment trial because he believes the Senate had no jurisdiction over a former president.