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As reported previously, a phone call between former President Donald Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger was being investigated by Georgia officials. Prosecutors in Fulton County have now initiated a criminal investigation into that call in which Trump pressured Raffensberger to “find” enough votes to reverse his loss …

The historic second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump has begun. Yesterday, Senators voted 56-44 to proceed with the impeachment trial because it is indeed constitutional. Today, House managers plan to use previously unseen security footage as they begin laying out their case that President Donald Trump incited …

Michigan’s Republican Senate Leader Mike Shirkey was caught on video calling the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol a “hoax” and embracing other conspiracy theories related to the insurrection. In a meeting with Hillsdale County Republican Party officials, of which video has been posted on Youtube, Skirkey said of the …

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 …

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 …

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:

Former President Donald Trump’s phone call to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is being investigated. During the phone call, Trump asked Raffensperger to find votes to overturn the election results. “All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Republican Representative Ron Wright of Texas has died after contracting COVID-19. His congressional office announced his death in a statement on Monday. “Congressman Ron Wright passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Feb. 7, 2021. His wife Susan was by his side and he is now in the …

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gave an optimistic outlook on employment for next year, stating that the U.S. could see full employment if President Joe Biden’s stimulus package passes. If the $1.9 trillion relief package doesn’t pass, she warns there could be elevated unemployment for the next few years. “I would …

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 …

On Monday, House Democratic leaders will introduce an enhanced version of the Child Tax Credit bill, a legislation that will give millions of families a minimum of  $3,000 per child. “The pandemic is driving families deeper and deeper into poverty, and it’s devastating. We are making the Child Tax Credit …