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rson "was confirmed 55 to 43," and Mike Pompeo "took the helm of the State Department on a vote of 57 to 42." USA Today notes Senate Minority Leader McConnell was among the Republicans to vote for Blinken, whereas Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) "emerged as Blinken's most vocal opponent." The Hill (1/26, Chalfant,

l is unconstitutional." Kris Van Cleave said on the CBS Evening NewsVi (1/26, story 5, 0:50, O'Donnell, 4.76M), "With so many Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, moving to dismiss the trial, it makes it pretty clear Mr. Trump will be acquitted next month." The AP (1/26, Mascaro, Jalonick) reports that "whil

e ready to vote as soon as next week on a budget reconciliation package that would lay the groundwork for swift passage." The Washington Post (1/26, DeBonis, Werner, 10.52M) reports that the Administration "is courting Republican support publicly," and Schumer "held out hope of GOP backing. But a number

epeal Trump's Transgender Military Ban, Sources Say. • Civil Rights Leaders Pledge To Maintain Pressure On Administration. • Schumer Pushes Back On McConnell's Effort To Preserve Filibuster. • GOP Senators Divided On Trump Trial As House Prepares To Deliver Article Of Impeachment. INTERNATIONAL NEWS • D

about any semblance of cooperation." On its website, Fox News (1/24, Fordham, 23.99M) reports that during a news conference Sunday, Schumer said, "Mitch McConnell will not dictate to the Senate what we should do and how we should proceed. ... McConnell is no longer the majority leader, and in every Senate in

mer Republican colleagues. Like many Democrats, he'd like Mr. Biden to eliminate the legislative filibuster." Meanwhile, the Washington Post (1/24, DeBonis, Kim, 10.52M) reports Senate Minority Leader McConnell has told Republican senators "he would deliver [Senate Majority Leader] Schumer a sharp ulti

emerged as a litmus test for Democrats seeking the White House," ■ Elfrink reports. "Last week, reports that ancestors of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who

Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who opposes reparations, has denied that his family's legacy should impact his stance, noting that tracing the history of slaveholding is complex

time quoting the founders of the nation in her bid to justify her move to embrace impeachment. Occasionally she favors the Bible," Rachael Bade and DeBonis report in a ticktock on how the speaker transformed from a skeptic to the face of impeachment. "On Thursday morning, before lashing out at the news