The impeachment hearings for former U.S. president Donald Trump are set to begin on January 6, 2021. The hearings are part of a Senate trial in which the House will present its case against Trump, with senators ultimately deciding whether to convict him and bar him from holding office again.
The proceedings are scheduled to start at 1 p.m. EST (10 a.m. PST) and will consist of an opening argument delivered by House Managers for the prosecution followed by several hours of debate about the matter before lawmakers cast their votes. Prior to this, senators have been sworn in as impartial jurors who will ultimately decide Trump's fate based on evidence presented during the trial itself.
In addition, audio and video clips from prior testimonies may be replayed as part of the proceedings along with witness testimony if any is admitted into evidence (most likely it won't). Finally, lawyers representing both sides can offer closing arguments after all the evidence is presented which will likely be made live or in recorded form depending on availability and other factors related to COVID restrictions that may still apply at that time such no large crowds gathering indoors or outdoors due health reasons laws/ regulations issued by various states/ local governments protect citizens' safety during that period disease/ epidemic prevention efforts etcetera Needless say it is an unusual situation maybe unprecedented even but one all eyes will be watching closely since so much hinge on Jan 6 hearing decision president's political future along multiple big-picture questions related US government its democratic institutions more broadly Ultimately however only turning up till we know what outcome final vote casting process going end up yielding
What time are the Jan 6 hearings taking place?
It's no secret that the highly anticipated Jan 6 hearings are quickly approaching. For those unfamiliar, these hearings involve a joint congressional committee who will question witnesses on the events of the Capitol riots that occurred early last month.
The official time for the hearings is scheduled to take place between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. This 8-hour window will provide members of Congress with ample time to conduct interviews with all available witnesses and review any new evidence regarding the Insurrection Act of 1807.
Furthermore, several video streams from this hearing are reportedly said to be made available across various digital platforms. This includes YouTube, Twitter and possibly even Facebook where those interested in viewing can do so from the comfort of their own homes or wherever else they choose!
Considering how damning many have found some of recent images taken by news outlets around Jan 6th’s violent protests, all eyes are on this upcoming hearing as much rides upon its outcome in making sure justice is served among those responsible parties’ accused in connection to assault on Capitol Hill last month. However, it also offers a huge opportunity for both Republicans and Democrats remain calm during this tedious process in order carry their repspective stances without any unnecessary delay while attempting fairly lighten mood amongst matters at hand if possible!
Where will the Jan 6 hearings be broadcast?
The Jan 6 hearings, which are examining the events surrounding the attack on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington D.C., will be broadcast on various television and radio networks as well as live-streamed for those who wish to watch remotely.
CNN, Fox News, and C-SPAN are a few of the larger networks that will be airing coverage of the hearing starting at 5 P.M ET/2 PM PT on both Tuesday, Jan 13th and Wednesday Jan 14th. CNN plans to air both days' testimony on their regular channels while C-SPAN will only air parts of it on its main channel but have full coverage available through its “Public Affairs Events” channel or website streaming service. For listeners unable to watch TV or access a web browser, NPR affiliates across the country plan to stream audio versions of both days’ proceedings.
In addition to these outlets, there are several websites created by independent journalists offering unique perspectives such as livestreams allowing viewers to comment via social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit during breaks in witness testimonies or throughout the entire trial itself. These sites include: ListenLive Media (listenlivemedia), The Rascal Network (therascal), Fubar Broadcasting (fubarbroadcasting)and A Closer Listening (acloserlistening). With all these options available viewers can find a medium that best suits their individual needs while remaining informed about this important event unfolding in our nation's political landscape
What topics will be discussed during the Jan 6 hearings?
The January 6 hearings will be covering a range of topics related to the insurrection at the Capitol on that day. For example, lawmakers will be examining intelligence that was available prior to the attack, as well as security failure leading up to and during the chaos. Additionally, witnesses who observed or have knowledge of certain aspects of what happened will be questioned and their testimonies discussed. Another topic of discussion may include potential changes in order to prevent similar events from occurring in the future.
Lawmakers are also expected to probe into digital connections associated with plans for an assault against The Capitol or forms of coordination among rioters prior to the incident. Finally, research may focus on whether anyone associated with government officials encouraged violence during the hearing, which could hold even more insight into how exactly this event came about and strategies for preventing it from happening again in future elections.
Who is presiding over the Jan 6 hearings?
The January 6 hearings, which will discuss the events of the violent storming of the Capitol building on January 6 by a group of Trump supporters, are sure to be a contentious and important meeting. With such high stakes, it is important to understand who will preside over such an event.
To provide some context for this discussion, the Senate Judiciary Committee is leading these hearings with Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) at the helm. Under him is Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), who serves as Vice Chairman and overseeing lead for these hearings. These two senators have been charged with gathering information about what led to what happened on January 6th and any steps that can be taken to ensure it never happens again in Washington D.C..
The actual presiding officer of this hearing however is Nate Davis Jr., Clerk of House Rules Committee Fiscal staff Director & Counsel III in Legislative Counsel’s office., Alongside him is Deputy Assistant Director Roberta Finkleman who both serve as permanent officers in overseeing all activities in relation to official proceedings within Congress – as they do during any committee or committee hearing presided over by Member(s). This expertise will allow them to provide continual direction and guidance during these complex proceedings that are being undertaken by Sens Grassley & Cruz.
These two are joined by other lawmakers such as Congressman Raskin (D-MD) Department Leader Minority Staff Director Cannon Greenaway leader Minority General Counsel Jess Klee along with a few aides from each side provided McConnell’s office Speaker Pelosi’s office among others. The group will work together making sure everything runs smoothly between both sides while also ensuring each member has a fair chance at presenting their arguments within approved parameters set forth before opening statements commenced—namely certain documents become available or questions answered etc... This bipartisan effort may very well be one-of-the-kind throughout history! All we can do now is watch closely how their findings shape our nations future security policies moving forward come 2021!
