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Republican Senator Tom Cotton has called for President Biden to be impeached, accusing him of withholding aid to Israel during its conflict with Hamas. Cotton argues that Biden’s actions are similar to those of former President Trump, who was impeached for withholding aid to Ukraine. The move comes as the administration has confirmed that it paused shipments of precision bombs to Israel, citing concerns over their use in densely populated areas. The White House maintains its commitment to Israel, but Biden has stated he will not provide weapons for a potential ground operation in Rafah.

Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky has received widespread accolades for her recent tweet using a Taylor Swift lyric to humorously address her past. Lewinsky’s tweet quoted a line from Swift’s song, “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” and superimposed it on an image of the White House. This clever use of the lyric has drawn praise from many, with some users declaring it “Tweet of the year.”

The future of those charged in connection with the January 6th, 2021, Capitol riot is under discussion, with a focus on potential pardons and financial settlements if former President Donald Trump is re-elected in 2024. Congressman Matt Gaetz emphasizes the importance of Trump’s return to office for the well-being of the defendants, highlighting his efforts to support their cause. Meanwhile, Representative James Comer’s impeachment inquiry into President Biden has stalled, with colleagues mocking his failure to deliver on his promises. Additionally, a former Republican mayoral candidate who participated in the Capitol riot has been sentenced to jail for his actions, demonstrating the ongoing consequences of the insurrection.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Thursday, March 9, 2023, in a landmark case that will determine whether former presidents can be criminally prosecuted for official acts they take while in office. The case, Donald J. Trump vs. United States of America, centers on a key provision of the Constitution known as the Impeachment Judgment Clause, which states that an officeholder convicted by the Senate shall nevertheless be “liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment and punishment” in court.

The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for allegedly plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The case hinges on the Impeachment Judgment Clause and the scope of presidential immunity, potentially setting a historic precedent for future prosecutions of former presidents.

Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder has unleashed a scathing attack on former US President Donald Trump, describing him as ‘desperate to win’ in a bid to ‘keep himself out of prison and to avoid bankruptcy.’ In a recent interview with The Sunday Times, Vedder expressed his concern over Trump’s ongoing claims of a stolen election and his attempts to stay in power at all costs. He drew parallels to Trump’s legal troubles, including his arrest and four criminal cases.

In an interview with Inside California Politics, Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) expressed his dissatisfaction with the Senate’s decision to reject an impeachment trial for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He believes the time and energy should have been focused on addressing the border issues, and calls for comprehensive immigration reform to ensure a more effective and humane solution.

California Representative Tom McClintock (R-El Dorado Hills) expressed his opposition to the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He argued that the impeachment effort was based on policy disagreements rather than legitimate grounds.

Tony Bobulinski, a former Hunter Biden business associate who testified against President Joe Biden in the House GOP’s impeachment inquiry, has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD). Bobulinski alleges that Raskin made false claims about him, including accusing him of being a Chinese or Russian spy and a Trump campaign plant. Raskin has previously criticized Bobulinski’s credibility and connections to a Russian oligarch.

In a historic move, the Senate has voted to dismiss impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Longtime Democratic Senator Bob Casey of Pennsylvania voted to kill the trial despite his previous support for impeachment proceedings against former President Trump. Republicans are now targeting Casey and other vulnerable Senate Democrats over their vote, highlighting the issue of illegal immigration.