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January 9, 2021 7:17 AM

'He's on his own': Some Republicans begin to flee from Trump

President Donald Trump's steadfast grip on Republicans in Washington is beginning to crumble, leaving him more politically isolated than at any other point in his turbulent administration.

by The Associated Press

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January 9, 2021 12:36 AM

Reporter’s notebook: A search for answers in D.C. brings confusion -- and confirmation

A Minnesota woman says she felt as though she had to go to the pro-Trump rally in Washington, D.C. — to prove to herself that her own political compatriots aren’t deluded, as her left-leaning friends keep telling her they are.

by John Enger

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January 8, 2021 7:27 PM

'He's on his own': Some Republicans begin to flee from Trump

Two days after thousands of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, President Donald Trump sits at the most isolated moment of his presidency.

by The Associated Press

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January 8, 2021 6:25 PM

Security chief calls Minnesota Capitol 'safe' despite protests

Minnesota’s public safety chief says he’s taken steps to ensure that the state Capitol is safe, despite recent and planned protests there by supporters of President Donald Trump.

by The Associated Press

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January 8, 2021 5:36 PM

Twitter permanently suspends Trump, citing 'risk of further incitement of violence'

Twitter has permanently blocked the @realDonaldTrump account after Trump posted a message that violated the company's rules.

by Bobby Allyn, Tamara Keith and MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2021 4:57 PM

Stauber says he is 'disappointed' in Trump but doesn't support impeachment

U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber, who represents Minnesota’s 8th District, called the Capitol attack “unacceptable,” and said President Trump bears some responsibility for his heated rhetoric ahead of the incident. But the Republican congressman stressed that the tone of politics on both sides needs to “calm down.”

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2021 4:15 PM

Democrats plan lightning Trump impeachment, want him out — now

If President Donald Trump were to be impeached by the House and convicted by the Senate, seemingly unlikely, he might also be prevented from ever holding public office again. He would be only the president twice impeached. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also discussed other ways Trump might be forced to resign.

by The Associated Press

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January 8, 2021 3:03 PM

Analysis: With 12 days left, removing Trump from office is unlikely, if not impossible

The two options for removing a president are the 25th Amendment and impeachment. With the 25th unlikely to be invoked, Democrats appear to be moving toward another Trump impeachment.

by Domenico Montanaro

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January 8, 2021 1:52 PM

Man who posed for photos sitting at a desk in Pelosi's office has been arrested

Thanks to the viral picture of Richard Barnett with his feet up in the House speaker's U.S. Capitol office, his Arkansas hometown has found itself in an unwelcome spotlight.

by Bill Chappell

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January 8, 2021 1:30 PM

Politics Friday special: Minnesota’s political observers reflect on U.S. Capitol chaos

MPR News politics editor Mike Mulcahy hosts a special Politics Friday call-in show with Minnesota political observers and politicians.

by Mike Mulcahy, Elizabeth Dunbar and Katie Moritz

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