Stevenson’s army, January 9

I was dubious of the legality of an impeachment trial after Trump leaves office, but it turns out there is a precedent — an 1876 trial of the just-resigned Secretary of War.

A GOP congressman argued for it — against former Pres. Obama.
NBC’s Pete Williams summarizes the different schools of thought.
If it happens, Leader McConnell says the trial would begin an hour after Biden’s inauguration.
Meanwhile, FBI says no evidence of antifa at the Capitol attack.
Politico analyzes Capitol Police failures.

DNI IG says officials politicized intelligence about foreign election interference.
Biden announces NSC staff.

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