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t state." Politico <https://www.politico.com/news/2020/11/23/republicart-rob-portman-transition-process-439718> (11/23, Levine, 4.29M) reports Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)"join[ed] a small group of Republican senators calling for the transition process to begin," and he "wrote that any disputes over the election

/23, Al, EFTA00137300 Crowley, 18.61 M) reports Haines "served as deputy director of the C.I.A. in the Obama administration before succeeding Mr. Blinken as Mr. Obama's deputy national security adviser. She, too, is a former aide to Mr. Biden, serving as deputy chief counsel to the Senate Foreign Rela

, Krieg, 83.I6M) reports that on Monday, Joe Biden "unveiled a slate of top foreign policy and national security picks." Biden's team confirmed that Antony Blinken would be tapped as Secretary of State, while Avril Haines was selected for DNI and Alejandro Mayorkas was named as Biden's selection for DHS Secret

y Moran (R-KS) "told reporters on Tuesday that White House officials had just reached out to him again to follow up. Other Republicans" such as Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) "said it would be `irresponsible' for Democrats to move ahead with reconciliation so soon." Politico (1/26, Everett, Emma, Ferris, 6.73M) sa

rge. • Chicago Schools Stop In-Person Classes Wednesday. • Portland Mayor Uses Pepper Spray On Man Who Harassed Him About Masks. • Senate Confirms Blinken As Secretary Of State On 78-22 Vote. • Harris Swears In Yellen As Treasury Secretary. • During Confirmation Hearing, Raimondo Vows To Be Tough On C

eoing me." Senate Confirms Blinken As Secretary Of State On 78-22 Vote. The AP (1/26, Lee) reports the Senate on Tuesday in a 78-22 vote "confirmed Antony Blinken as America's top diplomat, tasked with carrying out President Joe Biden's commitment to reverse the Trump administration's 'America First' doctrine

ossibly as consequential, if not more, was Michigan's certification of Biden's victory in that state." Politico (11/23, Levine, 4.29M) reports Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH) "join[ed] a small group of Republican senators calling for the transition process to begin," and he "wrote that any disputes over the electi

, Krieg, 83.16M) reports that on Monday, Joe Biden "unveiled a slate of top foreign policy and national security picks." Biden's team confirmed that Antony Blinken would be tapped as Secretary of State, while Avril Haines was selected for DNI and Alejandro Mayorkas was named as Biden's selection for DHS Secret

ew York Times (11/23, Al, Crowley, 18.61M) reports Haines "served as deputy director of the C.I.A. in the Obama administration before succeeding Mr. Blinken as Mr. Obama's deputy national security adviser. She, too, is a former aide to Mr. Biden, serving as deputy chief counsel to the Senate Foreign Rel

requirements" in the package failed Monday "despite a bipartisan agreement and a frenzied lobbying push." In late July, the Administration and Sen. Rob Portman (D-OR) agreed "to increase tax-reporting requirements for cryptocurrency brokers...as a way to pay for the infrastructure deal," but "the effort fa

inistration official, was led by Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and attended by other senior officials including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA Director Bill Burns and FBI Director Chris Wray." DNI Haines "convened the meeting late Friday, according to a press release." According to the

assadors to Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Costa Rica for "consultations" in response "to similar moves by the four countries against Nicaragua." Blinken Criticizes China's Behavior In South China Sea. Reuters (8/9, Nichols) reports Secretary of State Blinken "called out bullying in the South China S

f both parties about the nomination over the weekend and are taking no one for granted," but The Hill (2/22, Samuels, Chalfant, 5.69M) reports Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH), the ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, on Monday "said just before announcing his oppositio

hcoming if the coup leaders didn't hand power back to the legitimate government and stop violence against political opponents." Secretary of State Blinken tweeted Monday, "The U.S. stands with the people of Burma who demand the restoration of the democratically elected government. Today's designations

in Haiti Cie% eland.com (12/01, Eaton) reported that Brian Nichols, the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, told U.S. Sen. Rob Portman earlier this week that he's been personally involved in trying to recover 15 Christian missionaries from an Ohio organization who were kidnapped in

stigation, but merely a "subject," trending toward becoming only a "witness" concerning the illegal contributions. Back to Top INTERNATIONAL NEWS Blinken, Russian FM to Meet Amid Ukraine Tensions • Associated Press: Blinken, Russian FM to Meet Amid Ukraine Tensions • Reuters: Blinken Set to Meet Rus