 February 11, 2021  Twice now, Donald Trump has been put on trial in the Senate for allegedly attempting to swing the results of the 2020 presidential election. But whereas last year's trial was a confusing, hard-to- follow affair (Rudy Giuliani did what in Ukraine?), this time around House Democrats have clearly learned from the experience.
"The first impeachment, which promised to be the trial of the century, failed to deliver," Hayes Brown writes. "Ironically enough, it’s only after the White House had seen the last of Trump — who, for all of his many, many faults, is a consummate showman — that Democrats managed to put together a riveting, engaging, and must-watch tour of his assault on democracy."
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UNDERSTANDING THE NEWS  Top perspectives and analysis from our MSNBC columnists  They're effectively arguing, "Instead of impeachment, we should be focused on meaningful legislation, which we'll also oppose."  The two sides were miles apart in tone and substance. And yet the outcome still isn't in doubt. WATCH NOW  LISTEN NOW  Into America This Black History Month, Into America presents a four-part series that follows the lives of Black creators during the Harlem Renaissance. In Part 1, Trymaine explores the story of Jacob Lawrence, a painter known for his depictions of the African-American experience, in conversation with art historian Dr. Leslie King-Hammond and artist Barbara Earl Thomas. MORE ON MSNBC  The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump continues today in the Senate. Brian Williams and Nicolle Wallace host MSNBC’s special coverage, featuring live reports from outside the Capitol and commentary from our expert panel of lawyers, political insiders and historians. Follow our coverage live, beginning today at 9 a.m. Eastern.
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