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On the eve of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., left, Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., center, and other Democratic House impeachment managers walk through the Rotunda after preparing for the case in the Senate, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. The trial will begin Tuesday with a debate and vote on whether it's even constitutional to prosecute the former president, an argument that could resonate with Republicans keen on voting to acquit Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump’s historic 2nd trial opens with jarring video of siege

By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

In this image from video, House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., pauses as he speaks during the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)

Trump’s second impeachment trial underway in Senate

By Dave Boyer and Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

On the eve of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., one of the Democratic House impeachment managers, is escorted by security through the Rotunda after preparing for the case in the Senate, at the Capitol in Washington, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. The trial will begin Tuesday with a debate and vote on whether it's even constitutional to prosecute the former president, an argument that could resonate with Republicans keen on voting to acquit Trump. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

What to watch as Trump’s 2nd impeachment trial kicks off

By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

William Belknap, who had led the War Department, resigned from office in 1876 under accusations of bribery. Though he resigned, the House voted to impeach him anyway. (Associated Press)

William Belknap’s impeachment trial looms large over Donald Trump case

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, arrives for the start of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump in the Senate at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate approves Trump impeachment trial; six Republicans join Democrats

By Dave Boyer and Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., questions former Gov. Jennifer Granholm, D-Mich., as she testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a hearing to examine her nomination to be Secretary of Energy, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Graeme Jennings/Pool via AP)

Bernie Sanders shepherds big spending, far-left wishlist through Senate

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Cheryl Johnson, clerk of the House of Representatives and Timothy Blodgett, acting Sergeant at Arms of the House lead Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., lead manager, and other Democratic House impeachment managers walk through the Capitol, to deliver to the Senate the article of impeachment alleging incitement of insurrection against former President Donald Trump, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 in Washington. (Jonathan Ernst/Pool via AP)

Jamie Raskin, impeachment chief prosecutor, touted as perfect Donald Trump adversary

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo rioters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the U.S. Capitol in Washington. Arguments begin Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump on allegations that he incited the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Trump’s trial starting: ‘Grievous crime’ or just ‘theater’?

By LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and MARY CLARE JALONICK and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

Senate Armed Services Committee and Pentagon illustration by Linas Garsys / The Washington Times

Senate Armed Services Committee leadership change will affect Pentagon policy

By Larry Farnsworth

This screen shot shows Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, giving the Republican response to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's State of the State address, Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2020, in the Senate chamber at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. Masterson says Republicans &quot;always trust Kansans to know what is best for themselves and their families.&quot; (AP Photo/John Hanna)

GOP leaders: Kansas’ virus emergency might end March 31

By JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

FILE-In this Jan. 29, 2005, file photo, Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., speaks during the panel &quot;A Reality Check on the US Economy&quot; at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Shelby, the Senate's fourth most senior member, has told confidantes that he does not intend to run for reelection next year _ prompting some Republicans to urge the powerful, establishment politician to reconsider, even as potential replacements prepare to run for his seat. (AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)

Alabama US Sen. Shelby announces he won’t seek a 7th term

By KIM CHANDLER - Associated Press

While Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez looks on, Sen. Charles Schumer speaks during a news conference in the Queens borough of New York, Monday, Feb. 8, 2021. Schumer and Ocasio-Cortez were talking about a federal program that will help families pay for funeral costs during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Chuck Schumer announces ‘eminently fair’ rules for Trump impeachment trial

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this Jan. 26, 2021, image from video, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the president pro tempore of the Senate, who is presiding over the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, swears in members of the Senate for the impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Senate Television via AP)

EXPLAINER: What’s ahead as Trump impeachment trial begins

By BY MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

In this Jan. 6, 2021, file photo rioters loyal to President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. Arguments begin Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump on allegations that he incited the violent mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Trump supporters words at Capitol riot loom large ahead of impeachment trial

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Supporters of President Donald Trump hold signs as they attend a "Stop The Steal" rally, protesting the outcome of the presidential election, at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem, Ore. (AP Photo/Paula Bronstein)

Trump ‘Stop the Steal’ election claims rebutted point by point by state officials

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

The violent mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6 were loyalists of President Trump, who launched a “Stop the Steal” campaign after his election loss. Arguments begin Tuesday in the Senate trial of Mr. Trump, who is accused of incitement. (Associated Press)

Chris Murphy dismisses Rand Paul criticism, says Trump impeachment has ‘no comparison’

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

In this Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, photo, President Donald Trump waves as he boards Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, en route to his Mar-a-Lago Florida Resort. AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

EDITORIAL: Democrats mutilate the Constitution to ban Trump

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The blue light of a monitor's screen reflects on the glasses of state Rep. Gregory Holloway, Sr., D-Hazlehurst, as the legislators discuss and debate bills in their chamber at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Holloway, wary of covid, wears a surgical mask under a cloth mask bearing the seal of the State of Mississippi. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Analysis: Capitol action could affect wallets and leisure

By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS - Associated Press

In this Feb. 5, 2021, file photo President Joe Biden speaks about the economy in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. Biden’s push for a giant COVID-19 relief bill is forcing an internal reckoning that pits his instincts to work toward a bipartisan deal against the demands of an urgent crisis and his desire to deliver for those who helped elect him. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Biden’s dilemma in virus aid fight: Go big or go bipartisan

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE and JONATHAN LEMIRE - Associated Press

Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann reviews the progress made so far this session in the Senate with reporters at the Capitol in Jackson, Miss., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Mississippi could erase licensing for some types of jobs

By LEAH WILLINGHAM - Associated Press