First Latino immigrant to hold key Cabinet post. Alejandro Mayorkas was confirmed as Secretary of Homeland Security on Tuesday. His confirmation came on a 56-43 vote, at a…
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President Meets with Senators on Virus Aid
Lawmakers propose one-third stimulus that President Biden supports. As the first month of 2021 came to a close with no new stimulus payments approved since December, President Biden…
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Senate to Debate Relief Bill Next Week
Senator Schumer says current economic conditions require additional aid. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said the Senate debate on a coronavirus relief bill will begin…
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Senate Moves Forward on Power-Sharing Deal
Minority Leader McConnell negotiates to retain filibuster. On Tuesday, the Senate made a progress toward the legislative framework for the next two years as Senate Minority Leader Mitch…
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Congress Prepares for Impeachment Trial
Senate delays trial for two weeks to allow both sides time to prepare. On Friday the House of Representatives announced that it would deliver its approved article of…
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Senate Confirms New Defense Secretary
Lloyd J. Austin becomes the leader of the Pentagon The Senate voted on Friday to approved President Biden’s pick for the Secretary of Defense Department, Lloyd J. Austin.…
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Senators Call for Commission on Capitol Security Failure
Independent group should look into the events of January 6th. Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Ron Johnson of Wisconsin have called for Congress to appoint an…
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House Votes to Impeach President Trump
Their charge: Incitement of insurrection. In a 232-197 vote on Wednesday, the divided House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump on a count of incitement of insurrection, saying…
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Protestors Interrupt Joint Congressional Session
Senators, representatives, and vice president head to secure shelters. UPDATE: 7:30 PM EST Vice President Mike Pence, along with both the Senate and House of Representatives returned to…
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Georgia Holds Senate Run-Off Election
Results to deteremine control of the U.S. Senate. On Tuesday, Georgians headed to the polls to cast their votes in the state’s two run-off elections. The state has…
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