Virginia moves toward banning capital punishment, in a shift for prolific death-penalty state
Washington Post· 2 hours agoThe former capital of the Confederacy would become the first Southern state to abolish capital...
Sen. Tim Kaine sees cabinet picks, vaccinations as top priorities
WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke· 2 days agoSenator Tim Kaine says now that Vice President Kamala Harris has been sworn in, giving Democrats the...
Obscure constitutional provision hangs over Trump's post-presidency
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 days agoAn obscure provision of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution has emerged as a possible means of...
Analysis | Obama’s early days were full of legislative wins. Biden may not have that chance.
Washington Post· 9 hours agoSenate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced early Friday that House Speaker Nancy...
Sen. Kaine on when we could see an impeachment trial begin
MSN News· 4 days agoWhen could that article of impeachment reach the Senate? Virginia Senator Tim Kaine joins Stephanie...
For 1st Black Pentagon chief, racism challenge is personal
San Francisco Chronicle· 14 hours agoAustin took office Friday as the first Black defense chief, in the wake of the deadly insurrection...
Sens. Josh Hawley And Ted Cruz Face Ethics Complaint For Roles In Capitol Insurrection
HuffPost via Yahoo News· 2 days agoSeven Senate Democrats filed a complaint with the Senate Ethics Committee on Thursday seeking an...
Democrats officially control the Senate after final members are sworn in
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As Dems Stress About Impeachment Trial, Trump Plots Revenge
The Daily Beast· 1 day agoAfter learning the impeachment articles were headed their way on Monday, Senate Democrats appeared...
Democrats float 14th Amendment to bar Trump from office
The Hill· 1 day agoDemocrats are mulling whether they can use the 14th Amendment to prevent former President Trump from...