A group of 15 former Defense officials on Monday sent a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee backing a waiver that would allow President-elect Joe Biden’s Defense secretary nominee, retired Gen. Lloyd AustinLloyd AustinThe Hill's Morning Report - An inauguration like no other This week: Tensions running high in Trump's final days What to watch for in Biden Defense pick's confirmation hearing MORE, to bypass a law barring recently retired generals from holding the civilian job. … [Read more...] about 15 former Defense officials back waiver for Austin to serve as Defense secretary
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Governor signs bill to automatically register voters at DMV
Concealed weapons would be banned from all California schools and universities under SB707 by Democratic state Sen. Lois Wolk of Davis (Yolo County), which Brown signed Saturday. It closes a loophole that allowed non-law enforcement personnel with a license to carry concealed weapons to bring guns on campus. … [Read more...] about Governor signs bill to automatically register voters at DMV
Yellen champions big spending at confirmation hearing
Several GOP senators raised the issue of the growing debt burden, which increased dramatically under President TrumpDonald TrumpGiuliani used provisional ballot to vote in 2020 election, same method he disparaged in fighting to overturn results Trump gets lowest job approval rating in final days as president Fox News' DC managing editor Bill Sammon to retire MORE’s watch as a result of lower taxes, higher spending, and the emergency response to the pandemic. … [Read more...] about Yellen champions big spending at confirmation hearing
Window quickly closing for big coronavirus deal
Sen. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinSenate majority offers Biden new avenues on Trump environmental rollbacks OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Senate majority offers Biden new avenues on Trump environmental rollbacks | Democrats eye action on range of climate bills | Biden pushing to cancel Keystone XL pipeline as soon as he takes office: reports Daily Beast reporter discusses prospects for K stimulus checks MORE (D-W.Va.), another member, has rejected a push to drop state and local aid and liability protections — the first a top priority for Democrats, the second a key provision for McConnell. … [Read more...] about Window quickly closing for big coronavirus deal
McConnell urges GOP senators not to object to Electoral College vote
A Republican senator who participated in the call said that McConnell, Senate Republican Whip John ThuneJohn Randolph ThuneImpeachment trial tests Trump's grip on Senate GOP For platform regulation Congress should use a European cheat sheet Streamlining the process of prior authorization for medical and surgical procedures MORE (R-S.D.) and Senate Rules Committee Chairman Roy BluntRoy Dean BluntUS Chamber of Commerce to stop supporting some lawmakers following the Capitol riots Senate to be briefed on inauguration security after Capitol attack This week: Democrats barrel toward Trump impeachment after Capitol attack MORE (R-Mo.) all urged colleagues not to object to states’ electoral votes when they are received on the House floor next month. … [Read more...] about McConnell urges GOP senators not to object to Electoral College vote