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the election results should end by December 8." Politico adds Sens. Jim Risch (R-ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Pat Toomey (R-PA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ben Sasse (R-NE), and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) have also "acknowledged the need for a transition." On CNBC's Squawk Box <

/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

k, much of the GOP anger over Trump's actions immediately before and during the siege has faded." The Los Angeles Times (1/26, 3.37M) reports Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Ben Sasse (R-NE), and Pat Toomey (R-PA) "joined Democrats against the Paul measure. ... Though m

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

on on the Jan. 6 insurrection, debating potential changes in a long-shot attempt to overcome growing GOP opposition." Sources told the AP that Sens. Susan Collins (R- ME) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) "are leading the informal talks," which "are, for now, focused on two issues that Republican senators have cited

With Palestinian Authority, Rebuild Gaza. NBC Nightly NewsVi (5/25, story 8, 1:45, Holt, 5.16M) reported, "In the Middle East, Secretary of State Blinken met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, trying to make sure an Egyptian brokered cease-fire holds." NBC (Mitchell) added, that Blinken is "pledgin

ly when we agree." CNBC (5/25, Macias, 7.34M) reports on its website that the summit's confirmation came "less than a week after Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held cautious face-to-face talks in Iceland. That meeting was the highest-level in-person talks yet between W

the election results should end by December 8." Politico adds Sens. Jim Risch (R- ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Pat Toomey (R-PA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mitt EFTA00149132 Romney (R-UT), Ben Sasse (R-NE), and Lamar Alexander (R-TN) have also "acknowledged the need for a transition." On CNB

, 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

on on the Jan. 6 insurrection, debating potential changes in a long-shot attempt to overcome growing GOP opposition." Sources told the AP that Sens. Susan Collins (R- ME) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) "are leading the informal talks," which "are, for now, focused on two issues that Republican senators have cited

With Palestinian Authority, Rebuild Gaza. NBC Nightly NewsVi (5/25, story 8, 1:45, Holt, 5.16M) reported, "In the Middle East, Secretary of State Blinken met with Israeli and Palestinian leaders, trying to make sure an Egyptian brokered cease-fire holds." NBC (Mitchell) added, that Blinken is "pledgin

y when we agree." CNBC (5/25, Macias, 7.34M) reports on its website that the summit's confirmation came "less than a week after Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held cautious face-to-face talks in Iceland. That meeting was the highest-level in-person talks yet between W

The AP (2/22, Hazell) reports the nomination of OMB Director-designate Tanden was "thrown further into doubt on Monday as moderate Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Mitt Romney of Utah said they would vote against confirming her." The AP notes that on Friday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) "became the fir

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

cement to make." CNN (4/22, Rogers, 89.21M) reports on its website that "some Republicans were initially skeptical about the legislation," but Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) "and others teamed up with" Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) "to strike an agreement broadening its support." Hirono on Thursday "said...that the bi

Harris, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate Amb. John Kerry also participate. • Secretary of State Blinken participates in C5+1 Ministerial - Secretary of State Anthony Blinken participates in C5+1 virtual Ministerial with the foreign ministers of Kazakh

cal appointees, emphasizing the importance of thorough vetting to address potential security liabilities and that some lawmakers, including Senator Susan Collins, have expressed concerns about proceeding without comprehensive FBI background checks. Bloomberg (11/20, Dennis, Tarabay, et al.) also reported on t

S House of Representatives • No events scheduled. Cabinet Members • Secretary of Defense Austin is traveling. EFTA01656124 • Secretary of State Blinken delivers remarks at the Overseas Security Advisory Council Annual Briefing in Arlington, Virgini at 9:05 AM. • Secretary of State Blinken delivers