Arguments in the Senate trial will begin the week of February 8, and the case against Trump, the first former president to face impeachment trial, will test a political party still sorting itself out for the post-Trump era. Republican senators are balancing the demands of deep-pocketed donors who are distancing themselves from Trump and voters who demand loyalty to him. One Republican, Senator Rob Portman of Ohio, announced Monday he would not seek re-election in 2022 citing the polarised political atmosphere. … [Read more...] about Donald Trump impeachment goes to Senate, testing his sway over Republicans
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Democrats Deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate
Mr Trump, who won close to 75 million votes in the presidential election - a record for any incumbent – has the potential to remain a powerful force in the Republican party. Over the weekend, one of Trump’s aides told some Republican senators that the former president intended to stay within the GOP and not float a new party, Politico reported. Going against Mr Trump by voting to convict, could result in tough primary (intra-party) elections for Senators if Mr Trump backs their challengers. … [Read more...] about Democrats Deliver Trump impeachment charge to Senate
U.S. Senate blocks constitutional challenge to Trump impeachment trial
Although the Constitution calls on the chief justice to preside over presidential impeachment trials, a senator presides when the impeached is not the current President, a Senate source said. First elected to the chamber in 1974, Leahy, 80, is the most senior Democrat in the chamber and holds the title of Senate president pro tempore. … [Read more...] about U.S. Senate blocks constitutional challenge to Trump impeachment trial
Joe Biden Commerce pick stresses investment in COVID-19 recovery
“Like President Biden, I know the climate crisis poses an existential threat to our economic security, and we must meet this challenge by creating millions of good, union jobs that power a more sustainable economy,” Raimondo said in her prepared remarks. The Commerce Department is comprised of a dozen separate bureaus and agencies, ranging from the National Weather Service to the U.S. Census Bureau to the Minority Business Development Agency. If confirmed, she'll oversee the work of more than 40,000 employees. … [Read more...] about Joe Biden Commerce pick stresses investment in COVID-19 recovery
Biden State Department Sounds Off On Chinese Technology Abuses, But Refuses To Say If It Will Continue Trump’s Fight Against Chinese Telecoms
“The transition team’s area of interest is the Clean Network. We have multiple countries and companies lined up for them,” Krach said. “Our goal is for the incoming team to have some wins in their first few weeks after walking in the door. It’s imperative to keep the momentum going for National Security sake. If momentum is lost, a void opens and the Chinese are ready to pour in.” … [Read more...] about Biden State Department Sounds Off On Chinese Technology Abuses, But Refuses To Say If It Will Continue Trump’s Fight Against Chinese Telecoms