The of the was about highlighting ordinary Americans, and the second night was about putting the spotlight on its leaders — the figures who dominated the party in decades prior and those who hope to take the reins in the decades ahead. It cast and Kamala Harris as the people at the center who can serve as the bond — though other people did most of the talking, including, perhaps most notably, former second lady . She wove her family’s story into America’s story.“Love makes us flexible and resilient,” she said as . “It allows us to become more than ourselves together, and though it can’t...…The of the was about highlighting ordinary Americans, and the second night was about putting the spotlight on its leaders — the figures who dominated the party in decades prior and those who hope to take the reins in the decades ahead. It cast and Kamala Harris as the people at the center who can serve as the bond — though other people did most of the talking, including, perhaps most notably, former second lady . She wove her family’s story into America’s story.“Love makes us flexible and resilient,” she said as . “It allows us to become more than ourselves together, and though it can’t...WW…

She didn’t tell anyone to riot.Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd wrapped up Monday, and after the jury was excused to begin deliberations, Judge Peter Cahill had some tough words — for Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA).While attending a protest in Minneapolis on Saturday, the longtime Congress member and chair of the House Committee on Financial Services said she thought Chauvin needed to be convicted of murder and urged protesters to “get more confrontational.”These comments received enormous attention in conservative media — with critics distorting Waters’s...…She didn’t tell anyone to riot.Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd wrapped up Monday, and after the jury was excused to begin deliberations, Judge Peter Cahill had some tough words — for Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA).While attending a protest in Minneapolis on Saturday, the longtime Congress member and chair of the House Committee on Financial Services said she thought Chauvin needed to be convicted of murder and urged protesters to “get more confrontational.”These comments received enormous attention in conservative media — with critics distorting Waters’s...WW…

Here’s what we know about an investigation into Gaetz and possible child sex trafficking.The scandal surrounding Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has grown increasingly complex, with new revelations surfacing every few days.Prosecutors are investigating whether Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her travel, and payments he and a close associate made to young adult women he had relationships with.Additionally, the this week that as President Donald Trump was about to leave office, Gaetz asked the White House for a broad preemptive pardon for any crimes he or other...…Here’s what we know about an investigation into Gaetz and possible child sex trafficking.The scandal surrounding Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has grown increasingly complex, with new revelations surfacing every few days.Prosecutors are investigating whether Gaetz had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old and paid for her travel, and payments he and a close associate made to young adult women he had relationships with.Additionally, the this week that as President Donald Trump was about to leave office, Gaetz asked the White House for a broad preemptive pardon for any crimes he or other...WW…

How can the party best limit backlash from voters?Once congressional Democrats pass a large Covid-19 relief bill, using the to avoid a Republican filibuster, the big question is how much further President Biden’s legislative agenda will go.The progressive wing of the party has a long and varied list of things they want to get done with their newfound congressional majorities — tackling areas ranging from climate change to immigration to health care to voting rights to even , among many others. Scrapping or otherwise reforming the Senate filibuster would likely be necessary to get many of...…How can the party best limit backlash from voters?Once congressional Democrats pass a large Covid-19 relief bill, using the to avoid a Republican filibuster, the big question is how much further President Biden’s legislative agenda will go.The progressive wing of the party has a long and varied list of things they want to get done with their newfound congressional majorities — tackling areas ranging from climate change to immigration to health care to voting rights to even , among many others. Scrapping or otherwise reforming the Senate filibuster would likely be necessary to get many of...WW…

In a late twist, the House impeachment managers requested to subpoena at least one witness. Then they backed down.In a surprising turn of events, the Senate briefly considered calling witnesses at the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump.But then they decided not to.On Saturday morning, the House impeachment managers requested seeking the testimony of Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) as part of their case that the former president incited an insurrection. The Senate subsequently voted to debate calling witnesses, and briefly, it appeared the trial could stretch on a good deal...…In a late twist, the House impeachment managers requested to subpoena at least one witness. Then they backed down.In a surprising turn of events, the Senate briefly considered calling witnesses at the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump.But then they decided not to.On Saturday morning, the House impeachment managers requested seeking the testimony of Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) as part of their case that the former president incited an insurrection. The Senate subsequently voted to debate calling witnesses, and briefly, it appeared the trial could stretch on a good deal...WW…

For instance, they would not give new specifics on how Trump responded to the Capitol breach.Key Republican senators on the fence about the verdict in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial had some specific factual questions for Trump’s lawyers about his actions on January 6, the day the US Capitol was stormed.Trump’s attorneys did not come close to answering them.During a period of the in which senators could submit written questions to either side’s legal team Friday afternoon, (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) all wanted to know more about why,...…For instance, they would not give new specifics on how Trump responded to the Capitol breach.Key Republican senators on the fence about the verdict in Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial had some specific factual questions for Trump’s lawyers about his actions on January 6, the day the US Capitol was stormed.Trump’s attorneys did not come close to answering them.During a period of the in which senators could submit written questions to either side’s legal team Friday afternoon, (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) all wanted to know more about why,...WW…

He started his administration with “alternative facts.” He’s ending it with alternate electors.President-elect Joe Biden’s win was confirmed yet again Monday, as the 538 members of the across every state and the District of Columbia — a fact that has led more conservatives President Trump .There was little drama expected in how the day’s tallying would go; in the end, no elector went against their state’s popular vote.States and districts accounting for 306 electoral votes have certified wins for Joe Biden — which means Democrats, chosen by state parties, were named the electors for those...…He started his administration with “alternative facts.” He’s ending it with alternate electors.President-elect Joe Biden’s win was confirmed yet again Monday, as the 538 members of the across every state and the District of Columbia — a fact that has led more conservatives President Trump .There was little drama expected in how the day’s tallying would go; in the end, no elector went against their state’s popular vote.States and districts accounting for 306 electoral votes have certified wins for Joe Biden — which means Democrats, chosen by state parties, were named the electors for those...WW…

Republicans in Wayne County initially prevented vote totals from being certified — but then backed down.Republican officials in Wayne County, Michigan, made a stunning move to block the certification of their presidential election results Tuesday — but backed down a few hours later amid intense criticism.Wayne County is the largest county in the state, it includes the city of Detroit (where the the population is Black), and it votes heavily for Democrats. As with all Michigan counties, its election results go to a bipartisan board of canvassers for certification that has two Democrats and...…Republicans in Wayne County initially prevented vote totals from being certified — but then backed down.Republican officials in Wayne County, Michigan, made a stunning move to block the certification of their presidential election results Tuesday — but backed down a few hours later amid intense criticism.Wayne County is the largest county in the state, it includes the city of Detroit (where the the population is Black), and it votes heavily for Democrats. As with all Michigan counties, its election results go to a bipartisan board of canvassers for certification that has two Democrats and...WW…

Amid Trump’s effort to challenge the election, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger went public about a call from Graham.President Donald Trump is trying to overturn the results of the presidential election through lawsuits and bluster. And amid all this, a question has arisen about whether Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), one of his close allies, tried to get Georgia’s secretary of state to throw out vast numbers of legally cast mail ballots — something that could theoretically flip a state Joe Biden won to Trump.The Republican secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, claims Graham came close...…Amid Trump’s effort to challenge the election, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger went public about a call from Graham.President Donald Trump is trying to overturn the results of the presidential election through lawsuits and bluster. And amid all this, a question has arisen about whether Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), one of his close allies, tried to get Georgia’s secretary of state to throw out vast numbers of legally cast mail ballots — something that could theoretically flip a state Joe Biden won to Trump.The Republican secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, claims Graham came close...WW…

Watch the state certifications, the state legislatures, and the courts.President Trump is refusing to concede the election. Most Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, that president-elect Joe Biden won. And Secretary of State Mike Pompeo there will be a “smooth transition to a second Trump administration” (though ).So, you may be wondering ... what’s going to happen?With GOP politicians’ rhetoric all over the place, it’s useful to focus on concrete matters. Two things will happen over the next five weeks that ordinarily would be formalities, but in a...…Watch the state certifications, the state legislatures, and the courts.President Trump is refusing to concede the election. Most Republican senators, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, that president-elect Joe Biden won. And Secretary of State Mike Pompeo there will be a “smooth transition to a second Trump administration” (though ).So, you may be wondering ... what’s going to happen?With GOP politicians’ rhetoric all over the place, it’s useful to focus on concrete matters. Two things will happen over the next five weeks that ordinarily would be formalities, but in a...WW…