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Melanie Zanona is a CNN Capitol Hill reporter with extensive experience covering the US Congress and the Republican Party. She has been at the forefront of reporting on key political events such as presidential impeachments, the January 6 insurrection, and election challenges. Prior to joining CNN, Zanona was a congressional reporter at POLITICO and worked for CQ Roll Call and The Hill. She has been recognized with a dateline award from the Society of Professional Journalists for her in-depth reporting on tax reform in 2017. A proud Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate, Zanona specializes in news-editorial journalism.

Biography:  https://www.cnn.com/profiles/melanie-zanona

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • Republicans are warning that Democrats' quick dismissal of the impeachment charges sets a dangerous precedent.
  • Senate killed the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Historic End to Alejandro Mayorkas' Impeachment Trial: Constitutional Points of Order Lead to Dismissal

Historic End to Alejandro Mayorkas' Impeachment Trial: Constitutional Points of Order Lead to Dismissal

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 April 2024 In a political standoff, the Senate dismissed the historic impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on April 17, 2024. The articles of impeachment, accusing Mayorkas of immigration law evasion and breaching public trust, were debated between Democrats and Republicans over constitutional grounds. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer argued against the trial as a politically motivated abuse of the impeachment process. Meanwhile, Senator John Cornyn warned that dismissing charges without a trial could set a dangerous precedent for future presidents.