Biden described the four individuals as “first-rate nominees” who would restore independence at the Justice Department.
“Our first-rate nominees to lead the Justice Department are eminently qualified, embody character and judgment that is beyond reproach, and have devoted their careers to serving the American people with honor and integrity,” Biden said in a statement.
“They will restore the independence of the Department so it serves the interests of the people not a presidency, rebuild public trust in the rule of law, and work tirelessly to ensure a more fair and equitable justice system,” he continued.
Then-President Obama selected Garland to the Supreme Court in 2016 to replace the late Justice Antonin Scalia, but Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Mark Warner, Democrat: Voted for certification of Electoral College votes
Representatives:
Rep. Rob Wittman (1st District), Republican: Supported debate of certain states Electoral College results: Voted against certifying results in Pennsylvania, voted for Arizona results.
Elaine Luria (2nd District), Democrat: Voted for certification of Electoral College votes
Bobby Scott (3rd District), Democrat: Voted for certification of Electoral College votes
Donald McEachin (4th District), Democrat:Voted for certification of Electoral College votes
Robert Good (5th District), Republican: Joined Challenge of Electoral College votes, challenging states electors that were worth challenging , Good said this week before issuing a statement saying Wednesday s vote was about election integrity.
WASHINGTON U.S. Rep. Anthony Gonzalez understands that people are angry and divided, but said that what happened Wednesday at the Capitol can never be tolerated. It was a sad day for our country. It was an embarrassing day for our country, Gonzalez said of the assault on the Capitol building. We cannot ever accept what happened yesterday.
Gonzalez, R-Rocky River, who represents a district that spans all of Wayne County and parts of Stark, Portage, Summit, Medina and Cuyahoga counties, had left the debate in House chambers and planned to watch from his office. Alarms sounded as he walked to his office. Gonzalez and two of his staff found themselves locked inside for nearly seven hours.
By Allie Gold
Jan 7, 2021
After a long day and night of rioters in the Capitol and Congress affirming the election results,
Donald Trump has finally conceded the election to
In a statement issued by President Trump through
Dan Scavino, White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications and Director of Social Media after his Twitter was temporarily locked, he says: Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless there will be an orderly transition on January 20th. He continues, I have always said we would continue our fight to ensure that only legal votes were counted. While this represents the end of the greatest first term in presidential history, it s only the beginning of our fight to Make America Great Again!