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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

The report highlights three cases where Mayorkas intervened, each tied to high-ranking Democrats: a Las Vegas casino pushed by then-Sen. Harry ReidHarry Mason ReidThe Memo: Democrats scorn GOP warnings on impeachment Trump, Biden face new head-to-head contest in Georgia The fight begins over first primary of 2024 presidential contest MORE (D-Nev.), a film project tied to former Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell (D), and an electric car company connected to former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Anthony Rodham, former Secretary of State Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonJuan Williams: The real 'Deep State' is pro-Trump Rep. John Katko: Why I became the first Republican lawmaker to support impeachment Can we protect our country — from our rulers, and ourselves? MORE’s brother. The report notes investor visas tied to each project would have been unlikely to be approved without Mayorkas's involvement. … [Read more...] about Senators vet Mayorkas to take lead at DHS

Biden became the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the state in nearly three decades in November after he narrowly defeated President TrumpDonald TrumpGiuliani used provisional ballot to vote in 2020 election, same method he disparaged in fighting to overturn results Trump gets lowest job approval rating in final days as president Fox News' DC managing editor Bill Sammon to retire MORE in Georgia.  … [Read more...] about Warnock, Ossoff to be sworn into Senate Wednesday afternoon

Mayorkas told the Senate Homeland Security Committee that if confirmed he would do everything possible to ensure "the desecration of the building that stands as one of the three pillars of our democracy, and the terror felt by you, your colleagues, staff, and everyone present, will not happen again." … [Read more...] about Trump’s trial, Biden’s Cabinet picks await Senate post-siege

Gov. Gavin Newsom nominated Democratic Assembly Member Shirley Weber of San Diego to fill out Padilla’s term as secretary of state through 2022. Until the Legislature confirms her, Chief Deputy Secretary of State James Schwab is the acting secretary. … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris to swear in Alex Padilla to Senate after inauguration