Jimmy Carter became the first US president to turn 100, but presidential candidate Donald Trump has chosen to take a dig at him instead of wishing him happy birthday. Speaking at a campaign event, the former US president said Carter is now considered a brilliant president when compared to current incumbent Joe Biden.

Trump Makes Birthday Dig At Jimmy Carter, The Longest-Living Former President Who Turned 100

Donald Trump became the first US president in history to be impeached twice when the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to charge him with inciting last week's mob attack on Congress.

The Senate will not hold a trial before January 20, when Democrat Joe Biden assumes the presidency, meaning the real estate tycoon will escape the risk of being forced to leave early. He will, however, depart in disgrace -- and likely due to face a Senate trial later.

The only question in the House had been how many Republicans would join the Democratic majority.

In the end, 10 Republicans broke ranks, including the party's number three in the House, Representative Liz Cheney.

Holed up in the White House, Trump had no immediate reaction but he earlier issued a brief statement insisting that he opposed violence among his supporters.

"In light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be no violence, no lawbreaking and no vandalism of any kind. That is not what I stand for," he said.

"I call on all Americans to help ease tensions and calm tempers. Thank You."

Reflecting the fear of upheaval, armed National Guards deployed across the capital and central streets were blocked to traffic.

In the Capitol building itself, guards in full camouflage and carrying assault rifles assembled, some of them grabbing naps early Wednesday under the ornate statues and historical paintings.

Trump survived a first impeachment almost exactly a year ago when the Republican-controlled Senate acquitted him of abusing his office to try and get dirt on Biden's family before the election.

This time, his downfall was triggered by a speech he delivered to a crowd on the National Mall on January 6, telling them that Biden had stolen the presidential election and that they needed to march on Congress and show "strength."

Amped up on weeks of election conspiracy theories pushed by Trump, the mob then stormed into the Capitol, fatally wounded one police officer, wrecked furniture and forced terrified lawmakers to hide, interrupting a ceremony to put the legal stamp on Biden's victory.&nbsp;

One protester was shot dead, and three other people died of "medical emergencies," bringing the toll to five.

Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the chamber that Trump "must go."

"He is a clear and present danger to the nation that we all love," she said.

And Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar branded Trump a "tyrant," saying that "for us to able to survive as a functioning democracy there has to be accountability."

But Nancy Mace, a newly-elected Republican congresswoman said that while lawmakers "need to hold the president accountable," the speed of the impeachment "poses great questions about the constitutionality."

The top Republican in the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, said that while Trump deserves censure, hurriedly impeaching will "further divide this nation."

- McConnell open to impeachment - 
Trump, who has been stripped of his social media megaphones by Twitter and Facebook, and finds himself increasingly ostracized in the business world, is struggling to impose his message -- let alone any kind of resistance.

His refusal to accept any responsibility for the horrifying scenes on January 6 -- including his insistence Tuesday that his speech was "totally appropriate" -- has infuriated allies and opponents alike.

The main question now is to what extent former Republican allies in the Senate will turn on their party's figurehead. Last year, they acquitted Trump overwhelmingly after the House impeached him for abuse of office.

Powerful Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell has made clear there is no time before Trump's January 20 exit to hold an impeachment trial, given that the Senate is in recess until January 19.

However, he said Wednesday that he was open to the possibility of voting to convict Trump in a trial, which could still be held after Biden takes over.

"I have not made a final decision on how I will vote and I intend to listen to the legal arguments when they are presented to the Senate," McConnell said.

The New York Times reported Tuesday that McConnell is signalling privately that he believes Trump did commit impeachable offences.

This presents a potentially fatal shift in the ground under Trump's feet because it could lead other Republican senators to join in convicting Trump with the goal of turning the page in the turbulent relationship between the party and former reality TV host and real estate magnate.

Meanwhile, the increasingly toothless Trump's social media woes deepened late Tuesday when video-sharing giant YouTube said it was suspending his official account for at least a week, out of concern his videos could incite violence.

He is also being cut out by the business world, threatening his financial future once he leaves the White House.

The latest blow to the Trump empire was when the mayor of his native New York City, Bill de Blasio, announced Wednesday a termination of contracts to run a golf course, two ice-skating rinks and a carousel in Central Park.

"New York City doesn't do business with insurrectionists," de Blasio, a Democrat, tweeted.

Donald Trump became the first US president in history to be impeached twice when the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to charge him with inciting last week's mob attack on Congress.

Donald Trump became the first US president in history to be impeached twice when the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to charge him with inciting last week's mob attack on Congress. The Senate will not hold a trial before January 20, when Democrat Joe Biden assumes the presidency, meaning the real estate tycoon will escape the risk of being forced to leave early. He will, however, depart in disgrace -- and likely due to face a Senate trial later. The only question in the House had been how many Republicans would join the Democratic majority. In the end, 10 Republicans broke ranks, including the party's number three in the House, Representative Liz Cheney. Holed up in the White House, Trump had no immediate reaction but he earlier issued a brief statement insisting that he opposed violence among his supporters. "In light of reports of more demonstrations, I urge that there must be no violence, no lawbreaking and no vandalism of any kind. That is not what I stand for," he said. "I call on all Americans to help ease tensions and calm tempers. Thank You." Reflecting the fear of upheaval, armed National Guards deployed across the capital and central streets were blocked to traffic. In the Capitol building itself, guards in full camouflage and carrying assault rifles assembled, some of them grabbing naps early Wednesday under the ornate statues and historical paintings. Trump survived a first impeachment almost exactly a year ago when the Republican-controlled Senate acquitted him of abusing his office to try and get dirt on Biden's family before the election. This time, his downfall was triggered by a speech he delivered to a crowd on the National Mall on January 6, telling them that Biden had stolen the presidential election and that they needed to march on Congress and show "strength." Amped up on weeks of election conspiracy theories pushed by Trump, the mob then stormed into the Capitol, fatally wounded one police officer, wrecked furniture and forced terrified lawmakers to hide, interrupting a ceremony to put the legal stamp on Biden's victory. One protester was shot dead, and three other people died of "medical emergencies," bringing the toll to five. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the chamber that Trump "must go." "He is a clear and present danger to the nation that we all love," she said. And Democratic lawmaker Ilhan Omar branded Trump a "tyrant," saying that "for us to able to survive as a functioning democracy there has to be accountability." But Nancy Mace, a newly-elected Republican congresswoman said that while lawmakers "need to hold the president accountable," the speed of the impeachment "poses great questions about the constitutionality." The top Republican in the House, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, said that while Trump deserves censure, hurriedly impeaching will "further divide this nation." - McConnell open to impeachment - Trump, who has been stripped of his social media megaphones by Twitter and Facebook, and finds himself increasingly ostracized in the business world, is struggling to impose his message -- let alone any kind of resistance. His refusal to accept any responsibility for the horrifying scenes on January 6 -- including his insistence Tuesday that his speech was "totally appropriate" -- has infuriated allies and opponents alike. The main question now is to what extent former Republican allies in the Senate will turn on their party's figurehead. Last year, they acquitted Trump overwhelmingly after the House impeached him for abuse of office. Powerful Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell has made clear there is no time before Trump's January 20 exit to hold an impeachment trial, given that the Senate is in recess until January 19. However, he said Wednesday that he was open to the possibility of voting to convict Trump in a trial, which could still be held after Biden takes over. "I have not made a final decision on how I will vote and I intend to listen to the legal arguments when they are presented to the Senate," McConnell said. The New York Times reported Tuesday that McConnell is signalling privately that he believes Trump did commit impeachable offences. This presents a potentially fatal shift in the ground under Trump's feet because it could lead other Republican senators to join in convicting Trump with the goal of turning the page in the turbulent relationship between the party and former reality TV host and real estate magnate. Meanwhile, the increasingly toothless Trump's social media woes deepened late Tuesday when video-sharing giant YouTube said it was suspending his official account for at least a week, out of concern his videos could incite violence. He is also being cut out by the business world, threatening his financial future once he leaves the White House. The latest blow to the Trump empire was when the mayor of his native New York City, Bill de Blasio, announced Wednesday a termination of contracts to run a golf course, two ice-skating rinks and a carousel in Central Park. "New York City doesn't do business with insurrectionists," de Blasio, a Democrat, tweeted.

Donald Trump becomes the first US president to be impeached for a second time

The House of Representatives is on track to impeach President Trump for the second time in 13 months — which would make him as the only president to receive the rebuke twice.

The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives&nbsp;opened debate on&nbsp;second impeachment of President Donald Trump over his supporters' attack of the Capitol that left five dead. 
 
The impeachment resolution on the House floor includes one article, citing "incitement of insurrection," is being debated on the House floor.

Lawmakers in the lower chamber are expected to vote for impeachment around 3:00 pm marking the formal opening of proceedings against Trump.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mike-pence-rejects-invoking-25th-amendment-as-democrats-move-to-impeach-trump-356339">Also read | Mike Pence rejects invoking 25th Amendment as Democrats move to impeach Trump</a>

The extraordinary procedure against the US President came days after the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, an unprecedented attack on American democracy that stunned many world leaders and US allies. 
Trump still remains defiant, refusing to accept responsibility for his campaign to undermine Americans' belief in the election system and his final, fiery speech on the Mall.

But his once seemingly unbreakable grip on Republicans is eroding as leaders run out of patience -- and look to a post-Trump rebuilding of their party.

Vice President Mike Pence threw Trump a lifeline on Tuesday, saying he would not invoke the 25th Amendment that allows him and the Cabinet to strip a sitting president of his powers. 
 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-is-a-criminal-and-political-pyromaniac-who-should-be-sent-to-criminal-court-luxembourgs-foreign-minister-356452">Also read | Trump is a 'criminal' and 'political pyromaniac who should be sent to criminal court': Luxembourg's Foreign Minister</a>

But impeachment on the single charge of "incitement of insurrection" is all but assured to pass. A vote has been scheduled for around 3:00 pm (2000 GMT).

Trump, who has been stripped of his social media megaphones by Twitter and Facebook, and finds himself increasingly ostracized in the business world, is struggling to impose his message -- let alone any kind of resistance.

On a quick trip to Texas on Tuesday he visited the US-Mexico border wall, which he regards as one of his biggest achievements. But the brief, low-energy speech he made there did nothing to recapture his rapidly sliding momentum.

His insistence that his infamous speech to the crowd had been "totally appropriate" and that he bore no blame infuriated allies and opponents alike. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

The House of Representatives is on track to impeach President Trump for the second time in 13 months — which would make him as the only president to receive the rebuke twice.

The House of Representatives is on track to impeach President Trump for the second time in 13 months — which would make him as the only president to receive the rebuke twice. The Democrat-controlled US House of Representatives opened debate on second impeachment of President Donald Trump over his supporters' attack of the Capitol that left five dead. The impeachment resolution on the House floor includes one article, citing "incitement of insurrection," is being debated on the House floor. Lawmakers in the lower chamber are expected to vote for impeachment around 3:00 pm marking the formal opening of proceedings against Trump. Also read | Mike Pence rejects invoking 25th Amendment as Democrats move to impeach Trump The extraordinary procedure against the US President came days after the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump, an unprecedented attack on American democracy that stunned many world leaders and US allies. Trump still remains defiant, refusing to accept responsibility for his campaign to undermine Americans' belief in the election system and his final, fiery speech on the Mall. But his once seemingly unbreakable grip on Republicans is eroding as leaders run out of patience -- and look to a post-Trump rebuilding of their party. Vice President Mike Pence threw Trump a lifeline on Tuesday, saying he would not invoke the 25th Amendment that allows him and the Cabinet to strip a sitting president of his powers. Also read | Trump is a 'criminal' and 'political pyromaniac who should be sent to criminal court': Luxembourg's Foreign Minister But impeachment on the single charge of "incitement of insurrection" is all but assured to pass. A vote has been scheduled for around 3:00 pm (2000 GMT). Trump, who has been stripped of his social media megaphones by Twitter and Facebook, and finds himself increasingly ostracized in the business world, is struggling to impose his message -- let alone any kind of resistance. On a quick trip to Texas on Tuesday he visited the US-Mexico border wall, which he regards as one of his biggest achievements. But the brief, low-energy speech he made there did nothing to recapture his rapidly sliding momentum. His insistence that his infamous speech to the crowd had been "totally appropriate" and that he bore no blame infuriated allies and opponents alike. (With inputs from agencies)

House of Representatives poised to impeach Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’

United States incumbent President Donald Trump, who is set to leave the office in over a week recently responded to new attempts at impeaching him.

The US president said that the attempt by Democrats to impeach him is causing "tremendous anger". Trump is visiting the US-Mexico border to take a look at the wall he had promised to build as part of his election campaigning against Hilary Clinton.&nbsp;

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"I think it's causing tremendous anger", he said.

Democrats are attempting to impeach Donald Trump in view of the violence which rocked US Capitol last week, leaving five people, including a police officer dead. "We want no violence", he said today.

Additionally referring to impeachment efforts, he called it a "witch hunt". "[Impeachment] is a continuation of the greatest witch hunt in the history of politics", he said.

An impeachment article was introduced in US House on Monday, accusing Trump of "incitement of insurrection". On Wednesday last week, Trump held a rally near the White House while lawmakers got ready ti certify Joe Biden as the winner of the election.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/twitter-suspends-70000-qanon-related-accounts-trump-supporters-plan-flop-protest-356161" hreflang="en">Twitter suspends 70,000 QAnon-related accounts; Trump supporters plan 'flop' protest</a>

At the rally, Trump reiterated his baseless claims of a "stolen election", claiming that Biden had won by cheating his way through elections which took place in November.&nbsp;

He urged his supporters to march to the Capitol building, where the violence took place. In addition, he referred to the election results as an "egregious assault on our democracy".&nbsp;

"We're going to walk down to the Capitol and we're going to cheer on our brave senators and Congressmen and women", Trump had said to his followers, while urging them to "fight like".

Soon after the speech, rioters stormed the Capitol building. Due to this, the premises were evacuated, and rioters were seen posing inside House and Senate areas.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/an-urgent-reckoning-for-the-trump-brand-356250" hreflang="en">An urgent reckoning for the Trump brand</a>

Many Republicans have also broken away from Trump, and have openly claimed that his speech amounts to incitement, warranting the article of impeachment.

It is unclear whether Trump will be impeached or not. But one thing is clear - starting January 20, the US will have a new president - Joe Biden.

United States incumbent President Donald Trump, who is set to leave the office in over a week recently responded to new attempts at impeaching him. The US president said that the attempt by Democrats to impeach him is causing "tremendous anger".

United States incumbent President Donald Trump, who is set to leave the office in over a week recently responded to new attempts at impeaching him. The US president said that the attempt by Democrats to impeach him is causing "tremendous anger". Trump is visiting the US-Mexico border to take a look at the wall he had promised to build as part of his election campaigning against Hilary Clinton. "I think it's causing tremendous anger", he said. Democrats are attempting to impeach Donald Trump in view of the violence which rocked US Capitol last week, leaving five people, including a police officer dead. "We want no violence", he said today. Additionally referring to impeachment efforts, he called it a "witch hunt". "[Impeachment] is a continuation of the greatest witch hunt in the history of politics", he said. An impeachment article was introduced in US House on Monday, accusing Trump of "incitement of insurrection". On Wednesday last week, Trump held a rally near the White House while lawmakers got ready ti certify Joe Biden as the winner of the election. Also read: Twitter suspends 70,000 QAnon-related accounts; Trump supporters plan 'flop' protest At the rally, Trump reiterated his baseless claims of a "stolen election", claiming that Biden had won by cheating his way through elections which took place in November. He urged his supporters to march to the Capitol building, where the violence took place. In addition, he referred to the election results as an "egregious assault on our democracy". "We're going to walk down to the Capitol and we're going to cheer on our brave senators and Congressmen and women", Trump had said to his followers, while urging them to "fight like". Soon after the speech, rioters stormed the Capitol building. Due to this, the premises were evacuated, and rioters were seen posing inside House and Senate areas. Also read: An urgent reckoning for the Trump brand Many Republicans have also broken away from Trump, and have openly claimed that his speech amounts to incitement, warranting the article of impeachment. It is unclear whether Trump will be impeached or not. But one thing is clear - starting January 20, the US will have a new president - Joe Biden.

Trump calls second impeachment attempt 'greatest witch-hunt in history'

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Trump Makes Birthday Dig At Jimmy Carter, The Longest-Living Former President Who Turned 100

Donald Trump becomes the first US president to be impeached for a second time

House of Representatives poised to impeach Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’

Trump calls second impeachment attempt 'greatest witch-hunt in history'