Alexis Coe

presidential historian and author of “You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington”

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Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, the lead House impeachment manager, gave closing remarks on Thursday in the second Senate trial of former President Donald Trump, this…

Trump’s second impeachment trial moves toward a vote. Here are highlights and analysis

Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, the lead House impeachment manager, gave closing remarks on Thursday in the second Senate trial of former President Donald Trump, this…

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