By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Senior Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander said Sunday that he thinks it would “help” if because it would eliminate political stigma around doing so as the .“If wearing masks is important and all the health experts tell us that it is in containing the disease in 2020, it would help if from time to time the President would wear one to help us get rid of this political debate that says if you’re for Trump, you don’t wear a mask, if you’re against Trump, you do,” the Tennessee Republican, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor...…By , and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Senior Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander said Sunday that he thinks it would “help” if because it would eliminate political stigma around doing so as the .“If wearing masks is important and all the health experts tell us that it is in containing the disease in 2020, it would help if from time to time the President would wear one to help us get rid of this political debate that says if you’re for Trump, you don’t wear a mask, if you’re against Trump, you do,” the Tennessee Republican, who chairs the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor...WW…

(CNN)The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation's capital braces for potential protests and unrest ahead of a verdict in the in Minneapolis.The Guardsmen will support the DC Metropolitan Police Department with traffic management and safety at downtown public transportation stations, as well establish a quick reaction force in the event of larger protests.The DC National Guard is approved to continue supporting law enforcement until May 9, the guard said in its statement.The move comes amid nationwide...…(CNN)The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation's capital braces for potential protests and unrest ahead of a verdict in the in Minneapolis.The Guardsmen will support the DC Metropolitan Police Department with traffic management and safety at downtown public transportation stations, as well establish a quick reaction force in the event of larger protests.The DC National Guard is approved to continue supporting law enforcement until May 9, the guard said in its statement.The move comes amid nationwide...WW…

(CNN)The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation's capital braces for potential protests and unrest ahead of a verdict in the in Minneapolis.The Guardsmen will support the DC Metropolitan Police Department with traffic management and safety at downtown public transportation stations, as well establish a quick reaction force in the event of larger protests.The DC National Guard is approved to continue supporting law enforcement until May 9, the guard said in its statement.The move comes amid nationwide...…(CNN)The DC National Guard said Monday that the US Army has approved the call-up of 250 members of the DC National Guard, as the nation's capital braces for potential protests and unrest ahead of a verdict in the in Minneapolis.The Guardsmen will support the DC Metropolitan Police Department with traffic management and safety at downtown public transportation stations, as well establish a quick reaction force in the event of larger protests.The DC National Guard is approved to continue supporting law enforcement until May 9, the guard said in its statement.The move comes amid nationwide...WW…

(CNN)Louisiana Rep.-elect on Sunday urged Republicans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, citing her own losing her husband ."Look at my family. Use my story," the Louisiana Republican said on CBS' "Face the Nation" when asked her message to Republicans, a group that recent polling shows is less likely to be willing to get inoculated against the virus."You know, I experienced a tragedy in my immediate family, and Covid can touch every family out there," Letlow continued. "And so there is a vaccine that has life-saving capabilities, I want to encourage everyone to trust it and get the...…(CNN)Louisiana Rep.-elect on Sunday urged Republicans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, citing her own losing her husband ."Look at my family. Use my story," the Louisiana Republican said on CBS' "Face the Nation" when asked her message to Republicans, a group that recent polling shows is less likely to be willing to get inoculated against the virus."You know, I experienced a tragedy in my immediate family, and Covid can touch every family out there," Letlow continued. "And so there is a vaccine that has life-saving capabilities, I want to encourage everyone to trust it and get the...WW…

(CNN)President Joe Biden said Sunday he wants to see what comes of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against when asked if the Democratic governor should resign. "I think the investigation is underway and we should see what it brings us," Biden told reporters on the White House South Lawn, explicitly weighing in on the allegations against the governor for the first time. His comments come as most of the New York congressional delegation, including , have called for Cuomo to step down. But White House officials have repeatedly stopped short of calling for his...…(CNN)President Joe Biden said Sunday he wants to see what comes of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against when asked if the Democratic governor should resign. "I think the investigation is underway and we should see what it brings us," Biden told reporters on the White House South Lawn, explicitly weighing in on the allegations against the governor for the first time. His comments come as most of the New York congressional delegation, including , have called for Cuomo to step down. But White House officials have repeatedly stopped short of calling for his...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Two Republican senators said Sunday they’ll remain fair jurors and listen to the evidence presented during former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial set to begin February 9.Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, a moderate Republican, told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” that he believed Trump’s comments leading up to the Capitol attack were partly responsible for the violence and that he’ll keep an open mind.“I have said with regard to the President’s comments that day that they were partly responsible for what happened for the...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Two Republican senators said Sunday they’ll remain fair jurors and listen to the evidence presented during former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial set to begin February 9.Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, a moderate Republican, told CNN’s Dana Bash on “State of the Union” that he believed Trump’s comments leading up to the Capitol attack were partly responsible for the violence and that he’ll keep an open mind.“I have said with regard to the President’s comments that day that they were partly responsible for what happened for the...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Sen. Pat Toomey said Sunday that President Donald Trump should resign from office and could face “criminal liability” after the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol, becoming the second Republican senator to call for the President’s resignation.“I think at this point, with just a few days left, it’s the best path forward, the best way to get this person in the rearview mirror for us that could happen immediately,” the Pennsylvania Republican told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union.” “I’m not optimistic it will. But I think that would be...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Sen. Pat Toomey said Sunday that President Donald Trump should resign from office and could face “criminal liability” after the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol, becoming the second Republican senator to call for the President’s resignation.“I think at this point, with just a few days left, it’s the best path forward, the best way to get this person in the rearview mirror for us that could happen immediately,” the Pennsylvania Republican told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union.” “I’m not optimistic it will. But I think that would be...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — In the wake of a record number of in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts.Mace, who flipped a South Carolina House seat red, said her party had more women running this year, adding that this trend needs to persist if Republicans want to continue to diversify. She later admitted that Democrats have previously done a better job recruiting women to run.“We really...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — In the wake of a record number of in Congress, two of the newly elected lawmakers, Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, stressed the importance of building representation in the Republican Party to serve as a check on their Democratic counterparts.Mace, who flipped a South Carolina House seat red, said her party had more women running this year, adding that this trend needs to persist if Republicans want to continue to diversify. She later admitted that Democrats have previously done a better job recruiting women to run.“We really...WW…

(CNN)President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that Joe Biden won the presidential election, but the President refused to concede and blamed his loss on a string of conspiracy theories. Most news networks declared Biden the victor more than a week ago. Since the call was made, Biden has and gotten his transition team up and running. But Trump, who had questioned the validity of the election before votes had even been cast, is continuing to dig in his heels on unsupported over vote counts in several states and asserting that the fight has only begun. "He won because...…(CNN)President Donald Trump acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that Joe Biden won the presidential election, but the President refused to concede and blamed his loss on a string of conspiracy theories. Most news networks declared Biden the victor more than a week ago. Since the call was made, Biden has and gotten his transition team up and running. But Trump, who had questioned the validity of the election before votes had even been cast, is continuing to dig in his heels on unsupported over vote counts in several states and asserting that the fight has only begun. "He won because...WW…

By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday that he will intervene if the Trump administration has not allowed access to by the end of the week, one of the first rights of a presidential candidate after winning the election.“There is no loss from him getting the briefings and to be able to do that,” Lankford told radio station KRMG, noting that he sits on the Senate Oversight Committee and that he’s already started engaging on this issue.The Oklahoma Republican said if no progress is made on the issue by Friday, he will step in and...…By and , CNNLink Copied!Ad Feedback — Oklahoma Republican Sen. James Lankford said Wednesday that he will intervene if the Trump administration has not allowed access to by the end of the week, one of the first rights of a presidential candidate after winning the election.“There is no loss from him getting the briefings and to be able to do that,” Lankford told radio station KRMG, noting that he sits on the Senate Oversight Committee and that he’s already started engaging on this issue.The Oklahoma Republican said if no progress is made on the issue by Friday, he will step in and...WW…