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Trump’s second impeachment: How California Congress members voted
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Angelenos going to inauguration — or not
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House impeachment proceedings against President Trump
PoliticsThe U.S. House of Representatives is taking up a resolution that would call on Vice President Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and take over President Trump's duties.
Facebook and Twitter go tough on Trump after US Capitol assault
HollywoodFacebook has banned President Trump, at least until his term is over. Twitter issued a 12-hour suspension of his account on Wednesday.
Who were the Trump supporters that stormed the US Capitol, how did they pull it off?
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Making sense of an unpeaceful transition of power
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