“If you go back to 1964, Ronald Reagan gave a speech, a famous one called ‘The Time for Choosing,’” he said. “He asked the question rhetorically: Is it a third party the Republican Party needs? And he concluded no. He said we need a revitalized second party with no bull, bold colors, and no pale pastels.” … [Read more...] about Hannity Calls for McConnell to Be Replaced as GOP Senate Leader
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Senators vet Mayorkas to take lead at DHS
“To allow these unfounded allegations to cloud @AliMayorkas' unblemished career in public service — at a time when the Department so critically needs a qualified and capable leader — is irresponsible at best, and dangerous at worst,” Sen. Tom CarperThomas (Tom) Richard CarperSenate majority offers Biden new avenues on Trump environmental rollbacks OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate majority offers Biden new avenues on Trump environmental rollbacks | Democrats eye action on range of climate bills | Biden pushing to cancel Keystone XL pipeline as soon as he takes office: reports White House intervened to weaken EPA guidance on 'forever chemicals' MORE (D-Del.) said of his Republican colleagues on Twitter. … [Read more...] about Senators vet Mayorkas to take lead at DHS
Trump’s trial, Biden’s Cabinet picks await Senate post-siege
Three new Democratic senators-elect are set to be sworn into office Wednesday shortly after Biden's inauguration at the Capitol, which is under extreme security since the bloody pro-Trump riot. The new senators' arrival will give the Democrats the most slim majority, a 50-50 divided Senate chamber, with the new vice president, Kamala Harris, swearing them in and serving as an eventual tie-breaking vote. … [Read more...] about Trump’s trial, Biden’s Cabinet picks await Senate post-siege
Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff’s Senate wins
In addition to considering whether to convict Trump in the impeachment trial, the Senate will also begin considering confirmation of Biden appointments and early legislative proposals from the new administration. Biden recently unveiled a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan that aims to administer 100 million vaccines by the 100th day of his administration and deliver another round of economic aid. … [Read more...] about Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff’s Senate wins
Warnock, Ossoff to be sworn into Senate Wednesday afternoon
Warnock and Ossoff won a pair of runoff elections earlier this month, ousting Sen. 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-Ga.) and former Sen. 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-Ga.), respectively. … [Read more...] about Warnock, Ossoff to be sworn into Senate Wednesday afternoon