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U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer made history yesterday, when he became the first Senate majority leader from the state of New York as well as the first Jewish person to hold the position.
Unfortunately for Schumer, the same day it was announced he would become majority leader, a mob of Trump supporters decided to rush the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to prevent President Joe Biden’s election results from being certified.
While his big moment may have been rudely interrupted by insurrectionists hoping to dismantle the U.S. government, Schumer now holds one of the most important and powerful roles in the Senate. As majority leader, Schumer will have the power to speak on behalf of Senate Democrats as well as schedule debate on legislation.
Manuel Balce Ceneta
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021.
(CNN) Donald Trump’s future on Facebook and Instagram is now up in the air.
Facebook has referred its previous decision to suspend former President Donald Trump’s posting privileges to its independent Oversight Board for review, the company said in a blog post Thursday.
Facebook said it wants the Oversight Board’s binding ruling on the matter given its significance.
“We think it is important for the board to review it and reach an independent judgment on whether it should be upheld,” wrote Facebook VP of global affairs Nick Clegg. “While we await the board’s decision, Mr. Trump’s access will remain suspended indefinitely.”
President Biden Signs Executive Order Protecting Liberians on Temporary Status
President Biden Signs Executive Order Protecting Liberians on Temporary Status
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Monrovia – United States new President, Joe Biden has signed into law an Executive Order granting protection for thousands of Liberians whose status have expired under former President Donald Trump’s Defense Bill signed in December 2019.
The Executive Order extends the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) designated for Liberians in the U. S. until June 30, 2022, a relief for thousands of Liberians whose legal status expired in December 2020 under the law.
It was among several Executive orders signed by President Biden on his first day in office, few hours following his and VP Kamala Harris’ ‘historic’ inauguration in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, according to CBS news.
Nancy Pelosi is expected to send the article of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate later this week, which would begin the formal proceedings the next day.