What could delay further deliberations: President Donald Trump’s refusal to accept, with Republicans reluctant to say Biden is the winner, means Democrats are ready to join the presidential election or hold courtesy meetings as they begin. As Biden moves quickly to fill the slots with key – legislators from health …
Read More »Wall Street futures rise slightly as Wall Street excitement awaits news about vaccines
US stock futures rose slightly on Wednesday evening as investors awaited news of stimulus talks and the vaccine approval process. The futures contract linked to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 30 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 gained 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. The move comes …
Read More »Arizona’s Kelly sworn in in Senate, narrowing JOP’s edge
WAS SHINGTON (AP) – Arizona Democrat and former astronaut Mark Kelly was sworn in in the Senate Wednesday, narrowing the chamber’s Republican control and shifting his state from red to blue. , Kelly, 56, won the G.O.P. in last month’s election. Sen. Martha defeated Mascaly, leaving her to lose only …
Read More »Hispanic legislators urge Biden to choose Lujan Grisham for HHS
The letter, signed by 32 members of Congress, including Joaquin Castro, chairman of the Texas Democrat Hispanic Caucus, praised Biden for choosing the first Latino and first immigrant to be nominated for Hotland Security Secretary. Get started for the introduction of Latino. But the letter noted that the Latino population …
Read More »Justice Department probes possible presidential amnesty bribery scheme, court reports
The case is the latest legal turn in the weak days of President Donald Trump’s administration, when many of his top advisers have been convicted of federal criminal charges and Trump is increasingly likely to be pardoned for his loyalty. The disclosure is in 20 pages of partially recorded documents …
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