Publishing date: Feb 14, 2021 • February 14, 2021 • 3 minute read •
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WASHINGTON Former President Donald Trump’s acquittal on charges of inciting a deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol left Democrats and Republicans deeply divided on Sunday even as his Democratic successor, Joe Biden, sought to move on with his political and economic agenda.
Democrats said they looked to the courts for possible civil and criminal charges against the former Republican president over the assault by his supporters on Jan. 6, which left five people dead.
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The US Senate continues to proceed with the second impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump, who is accused by Democrats of inciting violence during the.
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