Town Square
The Second Impeachment Of Donald Trump
Posted on · Ten Republicans joined the Democrats in a 232-197 vote to impeach, the most bipartisan impeachment in U.S. history.
National
City of Houston
Sylvester Turner Joins Big-City Mayors In Asking Biden For Direct Vaccine Shipments
Posted on · The group of 36 mayors said getting direct shipments would lead to a more efficient public health response.
Houston
Here’s How Houston-Area Representatives Voted On Trump’s Latest Impeachment
Posted on · The final "yes" votes to impeach included every Houston Democrat, and no Texas Republicans.
National
House Impeaches Trump A 2nd Time, Citing Insurrection At U.S. Capitol
Posted on · Just one week before he will leave office, Trump has now become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice.
Energy & Environment
Weekly Oil And Gas Update: Natural Gas Demand And Production Expected To Decline This Year
Posted on · Plus: oil and gas companies are among the corporations rethinking political contributions, amid increased calls from investors and the public for businesses to cut off donations to lawmakers who voted to challenge Biden’s victory.
National
WATCH LIVE: The House Is Expected To Impeach Trump A 2nd Time. Here’s How It Will Work
Posted on · The article of impeachment accuses President Trump of "incitement of insurrection" for his comments and actions leading up to last week's riot at the Capitol. Watch the proceedings live at 9 a.m. ET.
National
House Approves 25th Amendment Resolution Against Trump, Pence Says He Won’t Invoke
Posted on · Democrats and some Republicans have called for President Trump's removal from office for his role in inciting a violent mob that overtook the U.S. Capitol last week.
National
Impeachment Resolution Cites Trump’s ‘Incitement’ Of Capitol Insurrection
Posted on · The article references President Trump's repeated false claims of widespread voter fraud as well as specific comments during a rally ahead of the riot. Read the full text of the resolution.
National
In Wake Of Capitol Attack, House Will Seek To Impeach Trump — Again
Posted on · With nine days left in the Trump presidency, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Democrats are forging ahead with plans to remove Trump from office.
Texas
Donald Trump Visiting Texas’ Rio Grande Valley On Tuesday As His Administration Rushes To Award More Border Wall Contracts
Posted on · The president's visit comes a week after Department of Homeland Security officials touted the “historic” completion of 450 miles of border fencing during his administration.
Town Square
How Are Houstonians Processing The Insurrection At The Capitol And Disruption To Democracy?
Posted on · We continue our conversation about the riots, violence and disruption to the democratic process that has unfolded in Washington this week. And we encourage community dialogue and understanding.
Politics
Twitter Bans President Trump, Citing ‘Risk Of Further Incitement Of Violence’
Posted on · Twitter has permanently blocked the @realDonaldTrump account after Trump posted a message that violated the company's rules.
Texas
All 13 Texas Democrats In The U.S. House Have Called For Impeaching Donald Trump After Wednesday’s Riot
Posted on · House leadership said it "will move forward with impeachment,” if Vice President Mike Pence does not invoke the U.S. Constitution’s 25th Amendment to remove Trump.
Town Square
Impact, Consequences and Community Reactions To Violence At The Capitol
Posted on · Political experts share their reactions to, and analysis of, yesterday’s riots and siege on the Capitol building by pro-Trump extremists, and its impact moving forward – along with community reaction from listeners.
Texas
Some Texas Republicans Decried Capitol Insurrection — But Didn’t Connect The Violence To Their Own Rhetoric
Posted on · Texas lawmakers and other officials have taken the lead on baseless lawsuits that sought to dismiss the results of the presidential election and have tried to rally Trump supporters to protest his loss.