WASHINGTON: The Latest on former President Donald Trump’s second Senate impeachment trial (all times local):
1:15 p.m.
The White House press secretary says President Joe Biden wasn’t offering a projection or a prediction on the outcome of Donald Trumps impeachment trial when Biden weighed in on the proceedings earlier Thursday.
Biden had said that some minds may be changed after graphic videos of the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol were played during the Senate trial.
Spokeswoman Jen Psaki says that comment reflected how the president felt when he watched some of the news coverage of the trial. She says the president was impacted by the video as a human being.
Biden and his aides generally have avoided weighing in on the trial and whether the former president should be convicted.
Psaki was pressed during her briefing Thursday about whether Biden has an obligation to weigh in. She said Biden “knows theres a role for Congress to play and a role for him to play. She said Bidens role is to be president of the United States and to govern.
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HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S SECOND SENATE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL:
Chilling security video of last months deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has become a key exhibit in Donald Trumps impeachment trial as lawmakers prosecuting the case wrap up their opening arguments for why Trump should be convicted of inciting the siege.
Read more:
Trial highlights: Harrowing footage, focus on Trumps words
Distressing and emotional: Senators relive horror of riot
Did someone say impeachment? Biden avoids wading into debate
Trump cant hang on to lawyers after false election claims
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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS GOING ON:
12:20 p.m.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says shell sponsor legislation awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the U.S. Capitol Police and other law enforcement officers who protected the Capitol as it was overrun by supporters of former President Donald Trump.
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick died after the Jan. 6 attack, one of five people to be killed. More than 70 officers with the U.S. Capitol Police were injured. Many are struggling with the emotional trauma they experienced that day.
Pelosis office was ransacked by rioters during the attack. Pelosi said Thursday, We will never forget.
Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. The first recipient was George Washington. Over the years, the medal has been presented to military leaders, authors, athletes and civil rights icons.
At least two-thirds of the House and Senate must co-sponsor Congressional Gold Medal legislation before it is considered in committee.
The House is continuing its impeachment case against Trump over the riot. Trumps lawyers are expected to launch their defense by weeks end.
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11:10 a.m.
President Joe Biden says he believes some minds may be changed in former President Donald Trumps impeachment trial after the display of searing, graphic videos of the assault on the U.S. Capitol.
Biden told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday that he didnt watch any of the previous days proceedings live but later saw news coverage. The Democratic House impeachment managers used security video as part of their case, and the violent images of the riot shook senators and TV viewers alike.
Biden has steadfastly refused to weigh in on the trial and again on Thursday said his focus was on fulfilling his campaign promise to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Biden says the nation has to move on. Aides have said Biden will address the proceedings after a verdict is reached.
The House is continuing its case Thursday. Trumps lawyers are expected to launch their defense by weeks end.
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