- Democrats press ahead with second impeachment trial, as GOP is divided on how to defend Trump (Washington Post)
- Growing number of GOP senators oppose impeachment trial (Yahoo! News) – Calling it “vindictive,” “stupid,” “moot” and a “waste of time,” numerous GOP Senators want to just move on.
- Letters to the Editor: Oh, now Mitch McConnell wants a thorough impeachment trial? (Los Angeles Times) – McConnell is the same man who wouldn’t allow any testimony at Trump’s first impeachment trial
- Rudy Giuliani Sued by Dominion Voting Systems Over False Election Claims – The suit against Mr. Giuliani, a lawyer for former President Donald Trump who pushed to overturn the election results, accuses him of carrying out “a viral disinformation campaign.”
- Biden to lift Pentagon’s ban on transgender people serving in military (ABC News) – The controversial ban was announced by former President Trump in 2017 through a tweet and reversed the Obama administration’s policy to allow open service by transgender people.
- Mexican President López Obrador tests positive for Covid-19 (NBC News) – Says his symptoms are mild while Mexico is in the grip of a second wave of the pandemic and the fourth-highest death toll worldwide.
- Sarah Sanders expected to announce bid for Arkansas governor on Monday (CNN) – The daughter of former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee will likely face a primary challenge — multiple top Republicans in the state have already announced a bid — but she is widely seen as an early favorite for the position.
- Transportation officials weigh options to enforce Biden’s mask requirement for travelers (CNN) – Flight attendants and other transportation employees find themselves on the front lines as tense situations have in some cases turned rowdy, and even violent, when a passenger refuses to mask up.
- Senate Republican threatens impeachments of past Democratic presidents (The Guardian) – “If it is a good idea to impeach and try former presidents, what about former Democratic presidents when Republicans get the majority in 2022?” tweeted Senator John Cornyn.
- Biden attends Mass at DC church where he worshipped as VP (Associated Press) – Biden picked Holy Trinity Catholic Church where the nation’s only other Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, often went to Mass.
