As this, the most secure election in the history of this country by chris krebs, lifelong republican charged with securing the vote. The Washington Post reporting over the weekend only 27 republicans have acknowledged the fact of the Election Result, indisputed fact. Post writes that the results of the survey demonstrate the fear most republicans have of the outgoing president and his grip on the party, despite his new status as just the third elected president to lose reelection in the past 80 years. More than 70 of republican lawmakers did not acknowledge the post questions as of friday evening. Thats about 220 republicans in all. The 220 elected officials will have blood on their hands if any harm comes to the local and statewide Office Holders now receiving Death Threats from Trump Supporters who believe Donald Trumps lies. Two of the gop officials under the most brutal assault by trump and his voters, georgia Secretary Of State, brad raffensperger, and Georgia Election official Ga
Approved to date. I am aware of one senator present who was unable to take the impeachment of last thursday. We please rise and raise his right hand and be sworn . Do you solemnly swear that in all things pertaining to the trial of the impeachment of Donald John Trump, president of the United States, now pending, you will do impartial justice according to the constitution and law, to help you god . I do. The secretary will note the name of the senator who has just taken the oath and present the oath to him for signature. The sergeantatarms will make the proper proclamation. Hear ye hear ye hear your, all persons are committed to keep silent on pain of imprisonment. The senate of the United States is sitting for the trial of the articles of impeachment exhibited by the house of representatives against Donald John Trump, president of the United States. The majority leader is recognized. I would like to stay for the information of all senators the trial briefs filed yesterday by the parti
President trump and the republican party. Lets take a look at the latest number, these have tightened up during last 20 minutes. Right now, with 68 of the precincts reporting roy moore is leading with 50. 5 . Jones has 48 of the vote. And again, those numbers tightening up just during the last 15, 20 minutes or so. Lauren blanchard is live at roy moore headquarters in Montgomery Alabama with latest. Reporter hi, shawn and tony, those numbers are extremely close, the fox News Analysis showing actually at this point doug jones is taking the lead. That is just by a very little bit, they say the vase too close to call. Both campaigns have been saying they believe this is going to be their night. Just a few minutes ago. Over at the doug jones event. They were on stage saying they believe it is going to be good and historic night for the however, here at the roy moore theyre saying it will be close but the red state will stay red. Roy moore surprised guests. He came out, walked and shaking h
Amended. Yeas and nays are ordered. The clerk h. R. 4547 a bill to amend titles 2, 8 and 16 to improve and strengthen the representative payment program. The speaker pro tempore the question is, will the house suspend the rules and pass the bill as amended. Members will record their votes by electronic device. This is a 15minute vote. [captioning made possible by the national captioning institute, inc. , in cooperation with the United States house of representatives. Any use of the closedcaptioned coverage of the house proceedings for political or commercial purposes is expressly prohibited by the u. S. House of representatives. ] the speaker pro tempore on this vote, the yeas are 396, the nays are zero, zero recorded as present. 2 3 being in the affirmative, the rules are suspended, the bill is passed, without objection, the motion to reconsider is laid on the table. The speaker pro tempore the ouse will come to order. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 the Unfinished Business is agreein
An intense pressure to keep its basic promise, 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days. And on his last full day in Office Donald trump prepares to flex whatever president ial power he has left with dozens of pardons. As an impeachment trial awaits. Welcome to tuesday, it is meet the press daily, the enultimate day of the trump presidency. Im chuck todd here in washington. Were now 23 hours from the inauguration of president elect joe biden. He is expected to deliver remarks in delaware when he departs for washington in the next 30 minutes or so. We will bring you those remarks when they begin. There was a time he was going to train into washington, security sadly has made that a much tougher task. Considers will be speaking reflecting the victims of 200,000 flags in honor of those who could not attend this inauguration the mall has been closed. Amid the security concerns in capitol hill the senate is Holding Confirmation hearings for some of bidens most critical cabinet posts.