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“In this moment where the country is so divided, where we need serious leaders, the blue and gold shot represents that,” the source reportedly added. “That would never have been approved, and Harris’ team is extremely disappointed.” … [Read more...] about Vogue Defends Kamala Harris Cover Photo Switch

“I think most members of the Senate would be pretty responsible,” said Sen. Mike RoundsMike RoundsThe GOP is in a fix: Gordian knot or existential crisis? McConnell about to school Trump on political power for the last time GOP senators blame Trump after mob overruns Capitol MORE (R-S.D.). “There’s some individuals that naturally would not philosophically be acceptable within a Republican Senate. At the same time, there are some nominees that we’ve heard of who might very well be pretty easy nominations within the Senate.” … [Read more...] about Democrats brush off calls for Biden to play hardball on Cabinet picks

Democrats, who will defend narrow majorities in the House and Senate, face their own challenges heading into the 2022 midterms. The sitting president’s party has lost seats in the House every midterm for the last 50 years, with only two exceptions. The most recent exception was the 2002 midterm elections, in which the Republican Party under George W. Bush gained seats in the House in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. … [Read more...] about Suburbs pose challenge for GOP in post-Trump era

Strengthening Biden’s hand, two new Democratic senators representing Georgia, Jon OssoffJon OssoffThe Hill's Morning Report - President Biden, Vice President Harris begin work today Democrats torn on impeachment trial timing Here's what you need to know about Inauguration Day MORE and Raphael WarnockRaphael WarnockThe Hill's Morning Report - President Biden, Vice President Harris begin work today Democrats torn on impeachment trial timing Here's what you need to know about Inauguration Day MORE, were sworn in later Wednesday afternoon. Their arrival means a 50-50 Senate — a de facto Democratic majority because Vice President Harris, the first woman to hold that office, can cast the deciding vote in the event of a tie. … [Read more...] about The Memo: Biden strives for common ground after Trump turmoil

Broadly speaking, both men are villains for one of the  political parties. Democrats are angry at McConnell for blocking Obama’s final nominee to the Supreme Court in 2016 for months, only to quickly confirm President Trump’s nominee, Amy Coney BarrettAmy Coney BarrettSchumer becomes new Senate majority leader LIVE INAUGURATION COVERAGE: Biden signs executive orders; press secretary holds first briefing On The Money: Yellen champions big spending at confirmation hearing | Republicans express concerns, but little opposition | Debt cloud hangs over Trump post-presidency MORE, after Justice Ruth Bader GinsburgRuth Bader GinsburgSchumer becomes new Senate majority leader Ruth Bader Ginsburg, George Floyd among options for 'Remember the Titans' school's new name Bipartisan anger builds over police failure at Capitol MORE’s death in the fall. … [Read more...] about Schumer and McConnell trade places, but icy relationship holds