Trump impeachment: Half-empty spectator gallery puzzles senators

The Senate spectator gallery was at least half-empty throughout the first week of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial and senators serving as the jury in the marathon sessions are taking notice — some stunned that there aren’t more people watching history unfold, while others understand the public avoiding the repetitive proceedings.

“I’m really surprised at that because this is kind of historic and I would think this would be an opportunity for people to get in there regardless of whose side you are on,” Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) told The Post Friday.

Journalists aren’t allowed to bring cellphones or cameras into the gallery, so the noticeably small audience is known directly only to people able to access the chamber.

https://nypost.com/2020/01/24/trump-impeachment-half-empty-spectator-gallery-puzzles-senators/

Schiff Blows Finale: ‘Head on Pike’ Impeachment Trial Comment Angers Republican Senators

Adam Schiff (D-CA) angered Republican senators at the Trump impeachment trial Friday night by citing a CBS News report claiming an anonymous Trump “confidant” had said any GOP senators who voted against Trump would have their heads on pikes. There was audible grumbling and cries of “not true” heard by reporters in the gallery. Schiff managed to alienate Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) one of the few Republicans whom Democrats and the media believe are persuadable on impeachment.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2020/01/schiff-blows-finale-head-on-pike-impeachment-trial-comment-angers-republican-senators-murkowski-thats-where-he-lost-me/

>>7906502

MINUTE ORDER as to MICHAEL T. FLYNN granting 157 Defendant's Second Motion to Continue Briefing Deadlines. The parties shall adhere to the following modified briefing schedule: (1) Mr. Flynn shall file his "Supplemental Motion to Withdraw for alternative additional reasons" by no later than 12:00 PM on January 29, 2020; (2) the government shall file its response to Mr. Flynn's motion and supplemental motion by no later than 12:00 PM on February 12, 2020; and (3) Mr. Flynn shall file his reply brief by no later than 12:00 PM on February 18, 2020. Mr. Flynn's supplemental motion and the government's response shall address the following: (1) the standard in this Circuit for a defendant seeking to withdraw a guilty plea before sentencing; and (2) the need for an evidentiary hearing where the parties would present all testimony and evidence concerning the issue of whether Mr. Flynn can show that there is good cause to set aside his guilty pleas, see United States v. Cray, 47 F.3d 1203, 1206 (D.C. Cir. 1995), including testimony from Mr. Flynn and other witnesses under oath, subject to cross-examination, to show any "fair and just reason" for this Court to grant his motion to withdraw, Fed. R. Crim. P. 11(d). Signed by Judge Emmet G. Sullivan on 1/24/2020. (lcegs3)

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/6234142/united-states-v-flynn/

>>7906573

Happened today, look at the date it was signed by the judge

>>7906570

Air Force Space Command (1982–2019)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Space_Force#Air_Force_Space_Command_(1982%E2%80%932019)

>>7906684

RIP Mr. Peanut