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22 Jan
Schumer from Senate flr announced timing for 2nd impeachment trial for Donald Trump:
Mon 7pm: House mgrs read impeachment article in Senate
Tues: Senators sworn into Court of Impeachment
Later: House mgrs/Trump defense draft/file briefs
Week of Feb 8th: Trial presentations begin Image
Schumer:"Jan 6th insurrection at Capitol incited by Donald J Trump was a day none of us will ever forget.We all want to put this awful chapter in our nation's history behind us.But healing & unity only come if there is truth & accountability. And is what this trial will provide."
Schumer on Senate floor agenda after Tuesday & before week of Feb 8th while House managers & Trump defense work on their trial briefs:"During that period, the Senate will continue to do other business for the American people such as Cabinet nominations and the COVID relief bill."
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22 Jan
Pelosi updates House Democrats in letter on her plans to send the article of impeachment to Senate Monday, pass additional COVID-19 relief, and vote in House early next month to fine members who don't comply w/new security screening to enter House chamber. speaker.gov/newsroom/12221…
Pelosi:"Monday,Jan 25 will be a momentous and solemn day as the House sadly transmits the Article of Impeachment for Donald Trump to the Senate..When the Article of Impeachment is transmitted to the Senate,the fmr President will have had nearly 2 wks since we passed the Article."
Pelosi on COVID-19 relief: "We applaud the actions taken by President Biden, starting on Day One of his Administration, and are working to turn his national strategy for COVID response and preparedness into legislation that will pass both chambers and be signed into law."
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22 Jan
National Guard and the US Capitol Police issue joint statement on current US Capitol security and the treatment of National Guard members: "The National Guard and USCP are united in the common goal to protect the U.S. Capitol and the Congress during this time."
National Guard/USCP: "As with any large security operation, coordination and flexibility are required for all involved."
"The USCP and the National Guard have coordinated their efforts to ensure that National Guardsmen and women are stationed throughout the Capitol Complex are in appropriate spaces within Congressional buildings, including the U.S. Capitol, where they may take on-duty breaks."
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22 Jan
Both Schumer and McConnell today spoke on Senate floor today on the mistreatment of National Guard members last night who are providing security at the US Capitol.
Schumer:"It came to our attention last night that mbrs of the National Guard, after standing on duty to protect the Capitol for Inauguration Day, keeping us safe, were sleeping in parking garages, in cramped quarters, w/o proper space or ventilation. It was utterly unacceptable."
Schumer: "I have told those who run the security of the Capitol that it can never happen again. And I pledge to every National Guard member that it will not happen again."
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22 Jan
Speaker Pelosi officially announces House impeachment managers will deliver the article of impeachment against former President Trump to Senate on Monday:“The article of impeachment for incitement of insurrection by Donald Trump will be delivered to the Senate on Monday, Jan 25."
Pelosi: "Our Constitution and our country are well served by the extraordinary leadership of Lead Manager Jamie Raskin, and Representatives Diana DeGette, David Cicilline, Joaquin Castro, Eric Swalwell, Ted Lieu, Stacey Plaskett, Madeleine Dean and Joe Neguse."
Pelosi: "We are respectful of the Senate’s constitutional power over the trial and always attentive to the fairness of the process, noting that the former president will have had the same amount of time to prepare for trial as our Managers."
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22 Jan
Senate NOW voting on the confirmation of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to be President Biden's Defense Secretary.
Mike Lee (R-UT) was the first Senator to vote No on Lloyd Austin's nomination to be President Biden's Defense Secretary. Image
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) votes No on Lloyd Austin's Defense Secretary nomination.
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