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Senate confirms Mayorkas as secretary of homeland security

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By LUKE BARR, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Senate voted 56-43 to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas, President Joe Biden's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.Mayorkas, a former federal prosecutor and deputy DHS secretary, faces an increasing challenge at the border and... Read More.

Trump team, in filing, argues impeachment trial is unconstitutional

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By KATHERINE FAULDERS and JOHN SANTUCCI, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Donald Trump has submitted his formal answer to the article of impeachment through his attorneys, arguing that the trial is unconstitutional as he is out of office, and denying that he... Read More.

Pete Buttigieg makes history as first openly gay Cabinet member confirmed by Senate

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By LIBBY CATHEY, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Former 2020 presidential candidate and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg has made history as the first openly gay Cabinet member in U.S. history to be confirmed by the Senate.At age 39, Buttigieg also represents another... Read More.

‘Betrayal of historic proportions’: House Dems make pretrial argument against Trump

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By BENJAMIN SIEGEL and KATHERINE FAULDERS, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- House Democrats on Tuesday argued that former President Donald Trump bears "unmistakable" responsibility for inciting the Jan. 6 riot on the Capitol, calling it a "betrayal of historic proportions" that demands judgment from... Read More.

State Department’s first openly gay spokesperson sends signal to the world, advocates say

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By CONOR FINNEGAN, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- Just over two decades ago, President Bill Clinton had to use a recess appointment to install the first openly gay U.S. ambassador over Republican senators' opposition. Now, on Tuesday, the State Department's new openly gay spokesperson... Read More.

House Dems make their impeachment case in pre-trial brief

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

Biden’s first 100 days live updates: Biden to move on immigration policy

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By LIBBY CATHEY, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- This is Day 14 of the administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.Here is how events are unfolding. All times Eastern.Feb 02, 9:05 amBiden to sign immigration executive orders Biden will sign three executive... Read More.

Budget reconciliation: How COVID relief could pass without GOP support

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By MEREDITH DELISO and TRISH TURNER, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- As President Joe Biden attempts to pass his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief proposal with Republican support, Senate Democrats are working to move ahead without the GOP using an obscure, but powerful, procedural tool... Read More.

House Dems expected to make their impeachment case in pre-trial brief

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By BENJAMIN SIEGEL and KATHERINE FAULDERS, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- House Democrats on Tuesday are expected to make their case for convicting former President Donald Trump on a single article of "incitement of insurrection" in connection with the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in... Read More.

Biden to create task force to reunite families separated at the border, White House says

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By BEN GITTLESON and QUINN OWEN, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden will sign three executive orders on Tuesday aimed at reforming the U.S. immigration system and rolling back his predecessor’s policies, including creating a task force aimed at reuniting children who... Read More.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is a sexual assault survivor

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By MORGAN WINSOR, ABC News (WASHINGTON) -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., revealed on Monday night that she is a sexual assault survivor while recounting her experiences during last month's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol."I'm a survivor of sexual assault," Ocasio-Cortez said, her voice... Read More.

Biden faces ‘unity’ test in meeting with GOP senators on COVID relief

Tuesday, February 2 by ABC News

By SARAH KOLINOVSKY and BEN GITTLESON, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- With a group of 10 Republican senators officially offering a counterproposal to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 relief bill, the president is set to face a real test of his campaign promise to work... Read More.

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Senate confirms Mayorkas as secretary of homeland security

Trump team, in filing, argues impeachment trial is unconstitutional

Pete Buttigieg makes history as first openly gay Cabinet member confirmed by Senate

‘Betrayal of historic proportions’: House Dems make pretrial argument against Trump

State Department’s first openly gay spokesperson sends signal to the world, advocates say

House Dems make their impeachment case in pre-trial brief

Biden’s first 100 days live updates: Biden to move on immigration policy

Budget reconciliation: How COVID relief could pass without GOP support

House Dems expected to make their impeachment case in pre-trial brief

Biden to create task force to reunite families separated at the border, White House says

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she is a sexual assault survivor

Biden faces ‘unity’ test in meeting with GOP senators on COVID relief

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