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Yes, a sitting member of Congress can be removed from office

Government

Yes, a sitting member of Congress can be removed from office

Taxes

IRS didn’t have to audit Trump, other presidents

Presidential audits have been official IRS policy since 1977, but they aren’t mandated by law.
Government

There are no official members of the House until a speaker is sworn in

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives cannot be sworn in, engage in floor proceedings or introduce legislation until a speaker is elected.
Government

Congress can’t charge someone with a crime

Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.
Elections

Candidates can still win after conceding an election

Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Elections

Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election

Candidate concessions aren’t legally binding and don’t impact the official vote count.
Donald Trump

Whether 14th Amendment applies to Trump depends on 3 eligibility questions

A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Donald Trump

Some things need to be considered before applying the 14th Amendment to President Trump

A House Democrat says the 14th Amendment bars Trump from becoming president again, if elected. But law experts say there are three key points to answer first.
Technology

Explaining the bot-like behavior surrounding the Arizona governor’s race

Bots are typically automated “users” that are created to mimic human behavior, and are most prevalent on Twitter.
Elections

Some county ballot measures during the elections want to explore the idea of secession

The ballot measures ordered local leaders to explore the idea of secession, but did not formally force secession. That would require state legislatures and Congress.
Elections

No, counties in California, Illinois and Oregon did not vote to secede from their state

The ballot measures ordered local leaders to explore the idea of secession, but did not formally force secession. That would require state legislatures and Congress.
Elections

Yes, a Pennsylvania state representative was reelected after his death

Rep. Tony DeLuca died nearly a month before the election, but he was still reelected by a landslide. Here’s why his name was still on the ballot.

Former teacher in Schuylkill County publishes children's book

WWII veteran in Union County turns 100

Look forward to an above average week ahead

Shelters brace for cold weekend

WNEP.com | News, Weather & Sports from WNEP-TV — Proud to Serve Northeastern and Central Pennsylvania

Yes, a sitting member of Congress can be removed from office

IRS didn’t have to audit Trump, other presidents

There are no official members of the House until a speaker is sworn in

Congress can’t charge someone with a crime

Candidates can still win after conceding an election

Yes, candidates can still win after conceding an election

Whether 14th Amendment applies to Trump depends on 3 eligibility questions

Some things need to be considered before applying the 14th Amendment to President Trump

Explaining the bot-like behavior surrounding the Arizona governor’s race

Some county ballot measures during the elections want to explore the idea of secession

No, counties in California, Illinois and Oregon did not vote to secede from their state

Yes, a Pennsylvania state representative was reelected after his death

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