“The attack on the U.S. Capitol was an attack on democracy itself, and the President bears some responsibility for what occurred. ... If the Senate proceeds with an impeachment trial, I will do my duty as a juror and listen to the cases presented by both sides,” said Sen. Rob PortmanRobert (Rob) Jones PortmanGOP in bind over Trump as corporate donations freeze Trump calls for 'NO violence' amid concerns of threats around inauguration Security concerns mount ahead of Biden inauguration MORE (R-Ohio). … [Read more...] about Impeachment trial tests Trump’s grip on Senate GOP
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Donor backlash fuels GOP alarm about Senate fundraising
Recriminations were swift, with more than a dozen corporate giants — including AT&T, Nike, Comcast, Dow, Marriott, Walmart and Verizon — pledging to withhold donations to Republican lawmakers who voted to reject the outcome of the election in Arizona or Pennsylvania. One of those lawmakers, Florida Sen. Rick Scott, is the new chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, a post that makes him the public face of the Senate Republican fundraising efforts. … [Read more...] about Donor backlash fuels GOP alarm about Senate fundraising
Florida Republicans close ranks with Trump after Capitol siege
Two of Florida’s most prominent Republicans, Gov. Ron DeSantisRon DeSantisOnce the slam-dunk nominee, Trump's 2024 aspirations already toast after Capitol chaos State and federal officials wrestle over vaccine rollout, delays Governors respond to violence at Capitol MORE and Sen. Marco RubioMarco Antonio RubioConfirmation hearing for Biden's DNI pick postponed McConnell about to school Trump on political power for the last time The Hill's Morning Report - Trump impeached again; now what? MORE, are expected to face competitive reelection bids in 2022. They are also among a handful of Florida GOP officials who are said to be weighing White House campaigns of their own in 2024. … [Read more...] about Florida Republicans close ranks with Trump after Capitol siege
Biden taps ex-Obama aide Anita Dunn as senior adviser
Incoming White House press secretary Jen PsakiJen PsakiOvernight Health Care: Biden unveils vaccine plan with focus on mass inoculations | Worldwide coronavirus deaths pass 2 million | CDC: New variant could be dominant US strain by March Biden taps ex-Obama aide Anita Dunn as senior adviser Biden taps former FDA commissioner Kessler to head vaccine efforts MORE, Agriculture Secretary-designate Tom VilsackTom VilsackUSDA: Farm-to-school programs help schools serve healthier meals OVERNIGHT MONEY: House poised to pass debt-ceiling bill MORE, climate czar John KerryJohn KerryBiden's trade policy needs effective commercial diplomacy Biden taps ex-Obama aide Anita Dunn as senior adviser The Hill's Morning Report - Biden asks Congress to expand largest relief response in U.S. history MORE and Susan RiceSusan RiceBiden's trade policy needs effective commercial diplomacy Biden taps ex-Obama aide Anita Dunn as senior adviser Biden's chief aide says president wants teams, no rivals MORE, … [Read more...] about Biden taps ex-Obama aide Anita Dunn as senior adviser
New Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn Informally Counseled Harvey Weinstein On Public Relations Troubles
An exposé by Ronan Farrow in the New Yorker and another by the NYT in Oct. 2017 detailed numerous sexual assault allegations against Weinstein. Weinstein reached out to multiple influential political and entertainment figures in an attempt to save his career, one of which was Dunn, NYT reported. … [Read more...] about New Senior Biden Adviser Anita Dunn Informally Counseled Harvey Weinstein On Public Relations Troubles
