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The pro-democracy camp has in recent months accused the Hong Kong government and the central Chinese government in Beijing of tightening control over the semi-autonomous Chinese territory in response to demands for more democracy. They say authorities are destroying the autonomy promised to the city, a global financial center with greater freedoms than mainland China. … Leer más
Trump later tweeted: «I have reversed the ridiculous decision to cancel Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery. It will now go on!» Arlington National Cemetery has reduced the number of visitors it allows due to the pandemic. Several of its most well-known sites — including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — remain closed, … Leer más
Sanders joined his organization early in the election and played what another Biden adviser called a “critical” role. Sanders defended him against charges of being too chummy with segregationists, and provided the unique perspective of a woman of color when Biden’s top advisers early on were all white. Her connection to a new and diversifying … Leer más
The 2020 presidential transition is one of the most consequential transfers of power in American history: Covid-19 is raging, Joe Biden still isn’t receiving classified information as prez-elect, and Donald Trump hasn’t conceded the election. POLITICO Transition Playbook author Alex Thompson demystifies the process with host Scott Bland and talks about some of the frontrunners in Joe Biden’s cabinet. Subscribe … Leer más
A Republican National committee spokesperson also confirmed Thursday that Richard Walters, the party organization’s chief of staff, had tested positive, as well. Walters did not attend the election night party. Lewandowski’s diagnosis comes after reports within the past week that White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson … Leer más
The details: To date, Newsom has granted a total of 63 pardons and 78 commutations while in office, but these represent the first reprieves granted during his administration, spokesperson Jesse Melgar said. The grants from Newsom went to people who “have participated in a range of rehabilitative programs and have demonstrated their transformation,» his office … Leer más
Ron Klain and Vice President Joe Biden in November 2014. | Mark Wilson/Getty Images By POLITICO STAFF 11/11/2020 08:05 PM EST President-elect Joe Biden will name Ron Klain to be his White House chief of staff, a campaign official and two people close to the transition said on Wednesday. Klain, a longtime Democratic operative who … Leer más
“I am pleased to announce that I have given my full support and endorsement to Ronna McDaniel to continue heading the Republican National Committee (RNC). With 72 MILLION votes, we received more votes than any sitting President in U.S. history – and we will win!” Trump wrote on Twitter. The 47-year-old McDaniel is also expected … Leer más
Two candidates looking to succeed him next year, Scott Stringer and Maya Wiley, announced their campaigns at relatively muted affairs. They each gathered just a few dozen supporters who sat several feet apart, their faces and cheers obscured by masks, as they somberly promised to guide the city through a time of profound crisis. Other … Leer más
Esper and Trump have clashed over a number of issues, especially the president’s threat to use active-duty troops to quash civil unrest. Esper became defense secretary in July 2019, after Trump’s intended nominee for the job, then-acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan, withdrew from consideration amid personal issues involving his former wife and children. Trump’s first … Leer más