The Daily Populous

Wednesday January 13rd, 2021 day edition

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The House Judiciary Committee released a report Tuesday making the case for imminently impeaching Trump after he "willfully incited violence" at the US Capitol.

The House is planning to vote Wednesday morning on an article of impeachment for President Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection on the US Capitol.

"The insurrection incited by the President also threatened the safety of the three most senior officials in the presidential line of succession: Vice President Mike Pence, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, and President pro.

The House is expected to vote on impeachment charges Wednesday morning following reports that Pence has opted not to remove Trump by invoking the 25th Amendment.

Read more: Could Trump mass-pardon his supporters who rioted at the Capitol?

Under the Presidential Succession Act, Pence is next in line to become president if Trump were to be removed from office, followed by Pelosi.

Read more: GOP kicks Trump to curb after deadly Capitol insurrection, leaving president to fend for himself during his historic second impeachment. »

DC protester arrested with 11 Molotov cocktails, several guns had list of 'good guys,' 'bad guys': DOJ

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DC protester arrested with 11 Molotov cocktails, several guns had list of 'good guys,' 'bad guys': DOJ Lonnie Coffman was indicted on 17 charges on Tuesday.

Evidence photos submitted by the Department of Justice show an AR-15-style rifle, shotgun and handgun were taken from the vehicle.

Coffman, who is from Alabama, was arrested Jan. 6 after he returned to his truck in the wake of the protests and was approached by police officers. »