Twitter CFO: Trump ban permanent; Over 20 Republican Senators ask Biden to support transparency

Lawmakers weigh in on the impeachment trial's first day of debate. There are mixed views on the arguments they made. House Impeachment Manager Jamie Raskin argued that if the trial didn't go ahead it would create a “January exception.” He said future presidents could abuse their power without fear of being convicted and barred from holding future office. Bruce Castor, one of Trump’s attorneys, called this idea "nonsense."Show more

The Justice Department is beginning the process of replacing the federal prosecutors Trump appointed. This paves the way for president Joe Biden to install his own nominees to lead U.S. attorneys offices across the country.

And over 20 Republican senators are asking President Biden to reconsider one of his executive orders. They say it'll affect the transparency of Federal agencies. President Biden's order revokes one of his predecessor’s that tells federal agencies to publish guidance on how they interpret and apply regulations.

Tune into Deep Dive as we explore these topics and more.

00:00​ Intro
00:36​ Mixed views on first impeachment debate4
2:10​ Growing signs of acquittal likely
3:10​ Arguments impeachment trial is unconstitutional
5:30​ Leahy vows ‘fairness to all’ in impeachment trial
6:10​ Replubican senators ask Biden to support transparency
7:40​ DOJ Asks Trump US Attorneys to Resign
9:06​ Facebook Oversight Member joins Biden DOJ
10:35​ Twitter CFO says Trump’s ban permanent, even if he runs for office again