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"Pod Save America" host Jon Favreau will also take part in the reading, with comedian and writer Ashley Nicole Black hosting the fundraiser.David PerdueDavid PerdueNikki Haley unveils PAC ahead of possible 2024 White House bid McConnell has said he thinks Trump committed impeachable offenses: report Trump's legacy is discord and division MORE (R) and Kelly LoefflerKelly LoefflerNikki Haley unveils PAC ahead of possible 2024 White House bid McConnell has said he thinks Trump committed impeachable offenses: report Top Republican congressional aide resigns, rips GOP lawmakers who objected to Biden win MORE (R). … [Read more...] about ‘Elf’ cast reunites to fundraise for Democrats in Georgia Senate runoffs

A brief historical note is in order, though. As unusual as it seems, two Senate seats up at the same time is more common that might appear at first glance. It occurred just two years ago in Minnesota and Mississippi. Additionally, Sens. Lindsey GrahamLindsey Olin GrahamMcConnell about to school Trump on political power for the last time Additional airlines ban guns on flights to DC ahead of inauguration Graham congratulates former rival Harrison on being picked to lead DNC MORE (R-S.C.) and Tim ScottTimothy (Tim) Eugene ScottMcConnell says he's undecided on whether to vote to convict Trump McConnell won't reprise role as chief Trump defender GOP Sen. Tim Scott opposes impeaching Trump MORE (R-S.C.), Jim InhofeJames (Jim) Mountain Inhofe'I saw my life flash before my eyes': An oral history of the Capitol attack Republican senators now regret not doing more to contain Trump GOP senator says he's never seen Pence so angry amid Trump calls to block election certification MORE (R-Okla.) and … [Read more...] about With Senate at stake, Georgia is on all our minds

One, former Supreme Court Justice David Davis, opted —as Bernie SandersBernie SandersBiden to seek minimum wage in COVID-19 proposal Former Sanders spokesperson: Progressives 'shouldn't lose sight' of struggling Americans during pandemic 'I saw my life flash before my eyes': An oral history of the Capitol attack MORE (I-Vt.) and Angus KingAngus KingBipartisan group of senators: The election is over Overnight Defense: Biden team voices concern about 'abrupt halt' in Pentagon cooperation | Defense chief pushes back | Lawmakers question whether major cyberattack an act of war Lawmakers ask whether massive hack amounted to act of war MORE (I-Maine) have today — to caucus with the Democrats. The other, Virginia’s William Mahone, threw in with the president. Nevertheless, much was achieved as both sides had the character to compromise for the greater good. … [Read more...] about ‘Almost Heaven, West Virginia’ — Joe Manchin and a 50-50 Senate

The New York Times and CNN both report that the Senate Majority Leader has told associates that he believes Trump did commit impeachable offenses last week and that he is pleased Democrats and moving to make that official. Per the Times, McConnell believes Trump being impeached “will make it easier to purge him from the party, according to people familiar with his thinking.” CNN adds that McConnell has said he “hates” Trump for inciting the insurrection last week, and is deliberately not defending him: … [Read more...] about Trump Faces Senate Trial After Second Impeachment

McConnell released a memo last week detailing the timeline of the anticipated impeachment trial, which said House impeachment managers would “exhibit” the article of impeachment on January 19 or 20 and the Senate would “proceed to consideration” of the article at 1:00 p.m. the following day, so officially beginning the trial on January 20 or 21, after Trump has already left office. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell Will Not Convene Senate Early, Pushing Trump Impeachment Trial into Biden’s Term