All but five of the 18 Republicans in the state's congressional delegation voted to object to President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenAzar in departure letter says Capitol riot threatens to 'tarnish' administration's accomplishments House Democrats introduce measures to oppose Trump's bomb sale to Saudis On The Money: Retail sales drop in latest sign of weakening economy | Fast-food workers strike for minimum wage | US officials raise concerns over Mexico's handling of energy permits MORE’s Electoral College win, while none of its GOP House members voted to impeach Trump on Wednesday for his role in inciting the riots at the Capitol. … [Read more...] about Florida Republicans close ranks with Trump after Capitol siege
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Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Bloomberg News first reported the news. O’Brien is the highest-ranking administration official to contract coronavirus to date. Katie Miller, Vice President Mike Pence’s spokeswoman, previously tested positive for the virus in early May before returning to her post later that month. … [Read more...] about Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Lingering questions about how Trump will finish out his term
Trump did not make a concession phone call or invite incoming president Joe Biden to the White House after his victory. In fact, he has not spoken to Biden since their contentious final debate in October. But last week the White House invited Biden to spend the night of January 19 at Blair House. … [Read more...] about Lingering questions about how Trump will finish out his term
Donor backlash fuels GOP alarm about Senate fundraising
The NRA announced Friday that it had filed for bankruptcy after years of profligate spending and insider dealing by top leaders. The Chamber of Commerce, which angered some Republicans when it recently started donating to Democrats, announced this week that it will withhold contributions from some Republicans over their actions. And the Koch network, too, announced it will scrutinize whom it gives to following the insurrection, as first reported by The Wall Street Journal. … [Read more...] about Donor backlash fuels GOP alarm about Senate fundraising
D.C. on Edge as Joe Biden’s Unconventional Inauguration Looms Large
That will not be the only virtual event, either. While Lady Gaga, an outspoken Biden supporter, is expected to perform the national anthem in person at the inauguration, Biden’s star-studded primetime inauguration special will be virtual, broadcasting across major television networks later that night. The event, hosted by actor Tom Hanks, will feature left-wing celebrities including John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Ant Clemons, Justin Timberlake, the Foo Fighters, and Demi Lovato. … [Read more...] about D.C. on Edge as Joe Biden’s Unconventional Inauguration Looms Large