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VIEW IN BROWSER | SUBSCRIBE TUE, FEB 16, 2021 CNBC POLITICS EDITOR'S NOTE Hello,   This is CNBC.com politics reporter Jacob Pramuk, in for politics editor Mike Calia.    For the first time in his young presidency, Joe Biden does not have a Donald Trump-sized shadow looming over him.    The former president's second impeachment trial ended Saturday with an acquittal on a single charge of inciting an insurrection against the U.S. government. With the process ended, congressional Democrats and the Biden administration turned their attention to passing their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan and filling out the executive branch.   The trial's conclusion will not end Trump's run as a center of political gravity. While he stayed mostly quiet in Florida, the 45th U.S. president exerted a pull over Senate allies who acquitted him.  State Republican officials have moved to punish some of the seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump.   The former president faces pitfalls outside of impeachment. Prosecutors in New York and Georgia are investigating him for possible criminal misconduct.    The NAACP and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., are also suing Trump, his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani and two right-wing groups. The suit accuses them of conspiring to stir up the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.   Thoughts? Email Politics Editor Mike Calia at CNBCPolitics@nbcuni.com.   Have friends or colleagues who might like this newsletter? They can sign up here.    Subscribe to CNBC's daily new podcast The News with Shepard Smith, which provides deep, non-partisan coverage and perspective on the day's most important stories. Mike Calia @Michael_Calia KEY STORIES  Republicans who voted to convict Trump in impeachment trial face backlash The rift over Trump comes as the GOP hopes to win back the House and Senate in the 2022 midterm elections. Democrats focus on passing Covid relief bill after Trump's acquittal Democrats are moving to pass a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill in the coming weeks, before key unemployment programs expire. Former President Trump faces serious criminal, civil investigations after White House Former President Donald Trump was acquitted at his Senate impeachment trial. But he still faces potential legal liabilities in a number of probes. Biden administration increases the number of Covid vaccine doses shipped weekly to states and pharmacies Overall, Jen Psaki said, the White House has increased the number of doses shipped weekly to states by 57% since President Joe Biden was inaugurated. Biden extends protections for homeowners. Here's what you need to know Struggling homeowners received some welcome news Tuesday, with the Biden administration announcing it will extend forbearance and foreclosure relief. NAACP, House Homeland Security Committee chair sue Trump, Giuliani, Proud Boys, Oath Keepers for Capitol riot conspiracy The NAACP and Rep. Bennie Thompson sued former President Donald Trump, his lawyer Rudy Giuliani for conspiring to incite Capitol riot. Biden administration won't rule out response to rocket attack in Iraq The White House, State Department and Department of Defense left the door open to a response to the deadly rocket attack in Iraq. David Perdue says he's considering another run for Senate in 2022 David Perdue, the former Georgia senator, says he's considering a run against Sen. Raphael Warnock in 2022.     Unsubscribe Manage Newsletters Terms of Service Join the CNBC Panel Digital Products Feedback Privacy Policy   © 2021 CNBC LLC. All rights reserved. A property of NBCUniversal. 900 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Global Business and Financial News, Stock Quotes and Market Data and Analysis. Data also provided by THOMSON REUTERS