Action follows the morning resignation of Kamala Harris from the United States Senate as she prepares to be inaugurated Vice President of the United States on
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday formally submitted the appointment of Alex Padilla to the U.S. Senate to replace Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday formally submitted the appointment of Alex Padilla to become California’s first Latino U.S. Senator and the nomination of.
Officials involved in the security preparations said they had never been so concerned about violence in Washington, including in the days after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
California To Deploy National Guard Ahead Of Expected Demonstrations Leading Up To Inauguration Day Listen
A temporary fence surrounds the California State Capitol Thursday, Jan 14, 2021.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has authorized 1,000 National Guard troops to shield the Capitol and critical infrastructure ahead of anticipated demonstrations and potential violence leading up to the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden next Wednesday.
“We’re treating this very seriously and deploying significant resources to protect public safety, critical infrastructure and First Amendment rights,” Newsom said in a video announcement Thursday. “But let me be clear: There will be no tolerance for violence.”