- Shocking trial video opens Jan. 6 wounds for lawmakers (Politico) – Senators of both parties stood up, leaned forward, and appeared to identify themselves in the chilling security footage showing Capitol police officers creating a human barricade that allowed them to flee the chamber. Others simply looked away.
- Crying in courtrooms: Even for lawyers, impeachment is worth getting emotional about (USA Today) – Emotions ran high during the first day of Trump’s impeachment trial. With stakes this high, events have a way of getting personal — even for lawyers.
- GOP senators signal they plan to acquit Trump despite visceral presentation by House Democrats (CNN) – Sen. Lindsey Graham said “I think there’s more votes for acquittal after today than there was yesterday.”
- Impeachment managers show chilling new footage of Capitol attack at Trump’s trial (Yahoo! News) – The footage from security cameras show how close rioters came to elected officials, provide graphic detail about the attack.
- Biden Holds 1st Call As President With China’s Xi As Trade, Security Issues Loom (NPR) – Biden raised some of the thorniest bilateral issues, but also talked about potential areas for cooperation, the White House said.
- Biden announces U.S. sanctions against leaders of Myanmar military coup (NBC News) – The sanctions will target military leaders who directed the coup, as well as their business interests and close family members.
- 140,000 Republicans have left the party since Jan 6 (NY TImes) – “There’s nothing left.”
- Pence reportedly ‘angry’ at Trump for not asking about his safety during Capitol riot: Chris Wallace (Fox News) – Pence’s team said Trump’s failure to call off the mob and ensure the safety of his loyal second-in-command represented the “ultimate betrayal.”
