Various Senate Republicans have publicly criticized former President Donald Trump’s legal defense team’s performance on day 1 of his second impeachment trial. Most of the criticism was reserved for attorney Bruce Castor, who delivered a sometimes rambling and unfocused opening argument while trying to make the case that the trial …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Deanne Millison
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »Senate Says Trump’s Impeachment Trial Is Constitutional
After hours of debate between House impeachment managers and attorneys representing Donald Trump, the Senate voted Tuesday that the trial of a former president is constitutional. The vote was 56-44, with six Republicans joining all 50 Democrats. Those Republicans were Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Lisa Murkowski …
Read More »Watch Live: The Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump
The historic second Senate impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump has begun. Senators, sitting as jurors, will soon hear up to four hours of debate over whether the Constitution allows the chamber to try a president who has already left office. Watch Live:
Read More »Justice Department To Seek Resignations Of Trump-Appointed Attorneys
The U.S. Department of Justice is expected to ask 56 attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to submit their resignations, CNN reported on Monday. President Joe Biden’s Administration will then begin to transition to its own nominees, a senior Justice Department official said Monday. The transition process, which happens routinely …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Lauren Moore
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »Cabinet Profiles: Neera Tanden: Director Of The Office Of Management And Budget
The hearings for President Joe Biden‘s Cabinet nominations continue today. We will hear testimony from his picks to lead all of his cabinet positions over the next several weeks. We will profile the nominees in advance of their hearings so our readers will have some background information as the proceedings …
Read More »Progressive Caucus Secures Inclusion of $15 Minimum Wage in Pandemic Relief Package
The Congressional Progressive Caucus, comprised of nearly 100 U.S. House Of Representative members and 0ne U.S. Senator, has secured the inclusion of a $15 minimum wage in the House pandemic relief reconciliation package. Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal worked closely with Education & Labor Chairman Bobby Scott and Speaker Nancy Pelosi to have …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Jamie McFarlin
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Tina Boyd
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »Unable To Cast Vote To Impeach, Stacey Plaskett Is Now Impeachment Manager
Delegate Stacey Plaskett could not cast a vote on the House floor last month to impeach former President Donald Trump, although she agreed that he should have been impeached. Because Plaskett represents the Virgin Islands, a U.S. territory and not a state, she is one of 6 non-voting members of …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Funmi Olorunnipa Badejo
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
Read More »Congresswoman Calls On President Biden To Issue Executive Order To Identify White Supremacy As A “Critical Threat”
In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) has called on the 46th President of the United States to authorize an “executive order identifying white supremacy and violent extremism as a critical threat.” In doing so, …
Read More »Senate Passes $1.9 trillion COVID Relief Resolution
The Senate passed a budget resolution early Friday morning that sets up passage for President Biden‘s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal without any Republican votes. The 51-50 vote, with Vice President Kamala Harris breaking the tie, came after an all-night marathon “vote-a-rama.” The “vote-a-rama” included 41 votes with dozens of amendments considered. …
Read More »The Black Women Of The Biden-Harris Administration: Samiyyah Ali
During his presidential campaign, then-candidate Joe Biden vowed his cabinet would be “the most diverse in history.” It seems as President he is living up to that promise. There are more women and people of color in President Biden’s proposed cabinet than in the last four administrations. “Building a diverse team …
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