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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the violent mob at the Capitol last week underscored the need for a swift confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden’s national security picksSenate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the violent mob at the Capitol last week underscored the need for a swift confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden’s national security picks

Schumer calls for speedy confirmation of Biden Cabinet picks Senate Security Chuck Schumer Donald Trump Joe Biden | The Independent

The Democrat plans to focus on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and shoring up international relations The Democrat plans to focus on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change, and shoring up international relations

What will Joe Biden's first 100 days as US president look like, and when is his first day in office?

With Biden's inauguration just one week away, his transition team is pressing the Senate to confirm his national security nominees ahead of the event, saying the country's security is "at stake."With Biden's inauguration just one week away, his transition team is pressing the Senate to confirm his national security nominees ahead of the event, saying the country's security is "at stake."

Ambition combined with empathy makes for an unusual politician.Ambition combined with empathy makes for an unusual politician.

The two sides of Joe Biden - The Washington Post

Joe Biden will lay a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Inauguration Day with former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama joining him in a show of unity.Joe Biden will lay a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Inauguration Day with former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama joining him in a show of unity.

Joe Biden to lay wreath at Arlington with Clinton, Bush and Obama | Daily Mail Online

Trillions in spending proposals coming Joe Biden hinted that he will go big on Thursday with a stimulus proposal worth 'trillions'. Now there are indications we might not be getting it all at once. A report today says the plan will focus on immediate relief and a larger package including infrastructure will come later. By Adam ButtonTrillions in spending proposals coming Joe Biden hinted that he will go big on Thursday with a stimulus proposal worth 'trillions'. Now there are indications we might not be getting it all at once. A report today says the plan will focus on immediate relief and a larger package including infrastructure will come later.

'Sell the fact' on Biden's stimulus plan?

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Twitter has been flooded with requests from citizens and government officials alike to reexamine inauguration plans. Some are petitioning for no in-person events as a means of protecting everyone causing the hashtag #virtualinauguration to begin trending. Others, like Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser are simply asking for increased caution.Twitter has been flooded with requests from citizens and government officials alike to reexamine inauguration plans. Some are petitioning for no in-person events as a means of protecting everyone causing the hashtag #virtualinauguration to begin trending. Others, like Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser are simply asking for increased caution.

Some in Washington are worried that a drawn-out impeachment trial will hamper Democrats’ ambitious economic agenda. Some in Washington are worried that a drawn-out impeachment trial will hamper Democrats’ ambitious economic agenda.

Schumer On $2,000 Stimulus Checks Amid Trump Impeachment Push: ‘We Will Get That Done’

President-elect Joe Biden promised that his closest advisers would represent the diversity of the nationPresident-elect Joe Biden promised that his closest advisers would represent the diversity of the nation

Who’s in Joe Biden’s Cabinet? - Deseret News

Mr Joe Biden will begin his presidency next week with a Cabinet made up mostly of acting officials as delays in the Senate slow confirmation of his top choices for key positions, including the secretaries of defence and treasury.. Read more at straitstimes.com.United States News -Mr Joe Biden will begin his presidency next week with a Cabinet made up mostly of acting officials as delays in the Senate slow confirmation of his top choices for key positions,

Biden may start with interim Cabinet as confirmations slow, United States News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

Under a recent Democratic plan that may provide some insight, people making up to $115,000 annually would get a payment. Couples making up to $200,000 would see cash.Under a recent Democratic plan that may provide some insight, people making up to $115,000 annually would get a payment. Couples making up to $200,000 would see cash.

$2,000 stimulus checks: Here’s who might qualify at what threshold | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports

Under a recent Democratic plan that may provide some insight, people making up to $115,000 annually would get a payment. Couples making up to $200,000 would see cash.

$2,000 stimulus checks: Here’s who might qualify at what threshold | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports

President-elect Joe Biden is expected to unveil a coronavirus relief plan Thursday that includes the largest direct payment yet: $2,000 for most Americans.Under a recent Democratic plan that may provide some insight, people making up to $115,000 annually would get a payment. Couples making up to $200,000 would see cash.

$2,000 stimulus checks: Here's who might qualify

Under a recent Democratic plan that may provide some insight, people making up to $115,000 annually would get a payment. Couples making up to $200,000 would see cash.

$2,000 stimulus checks: Here's who might qualify

The president-elect is unlikely to have critical Cabinet secretaries or other senior officials confirmed by the time he’s sworn in on Jan. 20.

Biden looks to Obama alums for help selecting temporary Cabinet secretaries - POLITICO

Beyond the current crisis, the president-elect’s task is to end US economic insecurity for goodBeyond the current crisis, the president-elect’s task is to end US economic insecurity for good

Joe Biden must go all out, early, for structural change

Sen. Rubio urged President-elect Joe Biden to do a “standalone legislation” to increase the stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 immediately after he takes office.Sen. Rubio urged President-elect Joe Biden to do a “standalone legislation” to increase the stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 immediately after he takes office.

Stimulus: Rubio calls on Biden to increase direct payments to $2,000 'on the first day of your presidency'

It's unclear whether Trump will leave a note for President-elect Joe Biden, but it would certainly be welcomed in this political climate.It’s unclear whether Trump will leave a note for President-elect Joe Biden, but it would certainly be welcomed in this political climate.

Will Trump leave a handwritten letter for Biden? Expert says that remains to be seen | WPRI.com

A lot has changed in the 20 years since the Senate was last tied at 50-50. The 2001 power sharing agreement is sure to serve as the template for what the Senate looks like after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. But the world, and the chamber, has changed since that agreement was in effect. “On January 20, theA lot has changed in the 20 years since the Senate was last tied at 50-50. The 2001 power sharing agreement is sure to serve as the template for what the Senate looks like after President-elect Joe Biden takes office. But the world, and the chamber, has changed since that agreement was in effect. “On January 20, the

Rules of the Last 50-50 Senate Might Not Bind This One | Hamodia.com

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Walmart Inc, the world’s biggest retailer and Walt Disney Co joined other major companies in indefinitely suspending donations to U.NEW YORK/WASHINGTON: Walmart Inc, the world’s biggest retailer and Walt Disney Co joined other major companies in indefinitely suspending donations to U.

Walmart, Disney Suspend Contributions To U.S. Lawmakers Who Opposed Biden Certification

Under President Trump, federal workers were vilified and permanent Washington was sidelined. What will the Biden presidency change most for DC residents?5 experts explain how the change in administration could impact the local economy, and more.

What a Joe Biden Administration Means for DC | Washingtonian (DC)

Sen. Joe Manchin is denouncing the House Democrat-led effort to impeach President Trump in the days before he leaves office, calling it "so ill-advised."Sen. Joe Manchin is denouncing the House Democrat-led effort to impeach President Trump in the days before he leaves office, calling it “so ill-advised.” Speaking to Fox News’

Sen. Joe Manchin denounces impeachment efforts against Trump

Two months on from the election, US politics is back at the forefront of the news agenda following unexpected defeats for both Republican senators in the runoffs for their respective seats in Georgia. The results are significant, as an evenly split Senate allows incoming Vice-President Kamala H...Two months on from the election, US politics is back at the forefront of the news agenda following unexpected defeats for both Republican senators in the runoffs for their respective seats in Georgia. The results are significant, as an evenly split Senate allows incoming Vice-President Kamala Harris to cast deciding tie-breaking votes when necessary. In effect, this removes the Republican majority in the upper chamber, which, combined with the Democrats’ majority in the House of Representatives, means President-elect Biden has a much greater chance of implementing his policies, which are likely to include further stimulus with a strong decarbonisation agenda.. This will have an impact not just politically, but for the broader financial markets, too. Sahil Mahtani, Strategist in Ninety One’s Investment Institute, and Deirdre Cooper, Co-Portfolio Manager of Ninety One’s Global Environment Strategy, offer insight on what a Biden presidency combined with a Democratic Senate could mean for investors.

An unexpected power shift: What the US senate flip mean...

President-elect Joe Biden will seek a deal with Republicans on another round of Covid-19 relief, rather than attempting to ram a package through without their support, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Biden Aims for Deal With Republicans on Covid Relief Package

The Senate hasn’t held a single confirmation hearing on Biden’s nominees. That’s not normal.The Senate hasn’t held a single confirmation hearing on Biden’s nominees. That’s not normal.

Mitch McConnell is not holding hearings for Biden’s Cabinet picks - Vox

Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber. Senate Democrats plan to make another coronavirus relief package — including sending an additional stimulus payment to many Americans — one of their top priorities for the year once they assume control of the chamber.

Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that it's "ill-advised" House Democrats are trying to impeach President Trump for a second time with only days left before President-elect Joseph R. Biden is inaugurated.Sen. Joe Manchin said Monday that it's

Joe Manchin: 'Ill-advised' to impeach Trump now - Washington Times

President-elect Joe Biden has come out in favor of a third stimulus check, but nothing is final until it's final. Here are all the ways the next check could bring you more money.President-elect Joe Biden has come out in favor of a third stimulus check, but nothing is final until it's final. Here are all the ways the next check could bring you more money.

8 ways you could get more money with a third stimulus check - CNET

Democrats are likely to push for $2,000 stimulus checks and increased COVID relief, as well as more affordable healthcare and lower prescription drug prices.Democrats are likely to push for $2,000 stimulus checks and increased COVID relief, as well as more affordable healthcare and lower prescription drug prices.

What a Democratic Majority in the Senate Could Mean for Your Finances

Chuck Schumer, who will be Senate Majority Leader on January 20th, confirms that increasing stimulus checks to $2,000 will be the top priority for Congress once Biden takes office. Biden plans to share the details of his coronavirus relief package on Thursday, January 14th.Chuck Schumer, who will be Senate Majority Leader on January 20th, confirms that increasing stimulus checks to $2,000 will be the top priority for Congress once Biden takes office. Biden plans to s…

It looks like you’re actually going to get a $2,000 stimulus check – here’s when – BGR

Dr. Jill Biden shared with Rachael Ray that her husband President-Elect Joe Biden can't cook except with canned tomato sauce.Dr. Jill Biden shared with Rachael Ray that her husband President-Elect Joe Biden can't cook except with canned tomato sauce.

Dr. Jill Biden Shares President-Elect Joe Biden Has Never Cooked For Her

Chuck Schumer balked at their suggestion of a $1.3 trillion bill.Chuck Schumer balked at their suggestion of a $1.3 trillion bill.

Senate Democrats Warned Biden Off His Initial Plans for a Small Stimulus – Mother Jones

This year, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president, after one of the most memorable election years.This year, Joe Biden will be sworn in as the 46th president, after one of the most memorable election years.

PHOTOS: A look through the past 40 years of inaugurations

Biden has backed bigger direct payments, which are expected to form part of another economic aid package to be unveiled this week.Biden has backed bigger direct payments, which are expected to form part of another economic aid package to be unveiled this week.

Stimulus: Biden supports $2,000 checks, how much cash people could get - Business Insider

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office next week, the plans for his inauguration are being firmed up.As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take office next week, the plans for his inauguration are being firmed up.

Biden inauguration: What we know; schedule of events

U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday that the first legislation the U.S. Senate will...U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer said Tuesday that the first legislation the U.S. Senate will...

Schumer's first move: stimulus checks, aid to businesses and states

President-elect Joe Biden announced that he wants to send another round of Stimulus checks to the American people and that those checks would be worth $2,000.President-elect Joe Biden announced that he wants to send another round of Stimulus checks to the American people and that those checks would be worth $2,000.

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is vowing that coronavirus relief will be the first bill taken up by the Senate once Democrats take over control of the chamber on Jan. 20. Incoming Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is vowing that coronavirus relief will be the first bill taken up by the Senate once Democrats take over control of the chamber on Jan. 20.

Schumer: Coronavirus relief is first order of business for Democratic Senate | TheHill