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President Joe Biden 's Justice Department asked the U.S. attorneys appointed under former President Donald Trump to resign en masse despite some Democrats arguing at least one should stay on. Illinois two Democratic senators, Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth, sent out a joint statement obtained by The Washington Post that said they were 'disappointed' that they were not consulted before the Bieden DOJ asked for the resignation of Chicago U.S. Attorney John Lausch. Lausch has been pursuing a corruption case into Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a Democrat. President Joe Biden's Department of Justice has asked the U.S. attorney who were appointed by former President Donald Trump to resign The Biden administration's Justice Department is cleaning house. The Washington Post reported that the axed U.S. attorneys will have until February 28 to pack up Illinois Democratic Sens. Dick Durbin (left) and Tammy Duckworth … [Read more...] about Joe Biden’s Justice Department tells Trump-appointed U.S. attorneys to resign en masse by the end of the month despite Democrats wanting some to stay

Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama, the Senate's fourth most senior member, announced Monday that he will not seek a seventh term in office in 2022. A titan of Alabama politics, the 86-year-old politician has spent 42 years in Washington, serving first in the House and then the Senate - and as a member of both parties. His stepping down will leave a power void for the region and will set off a free-for-all primary.  Sen. Richard Shelby, a Republican from Alabama, announced that he would not run for re-election in 2022  A much younger Sen. Richard Shelby speaks about peace in Central America in 1987. Shelby has spent 42 years in Washington as a member of both the House and the Senate and started his career as a Democrat  Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (left) walks into the Republican policy luncheon last month with Sen. Richard Shelby (right), who announced his planned retirement Monday   Sen. Richard Shelby arrives on a Senate subway train to vote on … [Read more...] about Alabama Republican senator Richard Shelby, 86, says he will not run for re-election in 2022 becoming latest member of GOP to retire

The second impeachment trial of former US President Donald Trump began Tuesday with an opening prayer ahead of a debate over whether the US Constitution allows an ex-president to be tried by the Senate. Republicans argue that the trial is not constitutional because Trump is no longer in office. Democrats and many constitutional scholars have said there is no "January exception" laid out in the constitution to protect a president whose term has concluded if that president had committed impeachable offenses.  "Our case is based on cold hard facts," said Maryland Democrat Jamie Raskin, who is leading the prosecution for the Democrats. In his opening statement, Raskin rejected the notion of a "January exception." "It is an invitation for the president to take his best shot to do anything he wants to do on his way out the door," he said, before showing video footage of a Trump rally on January 6 combined with footage of rioters who stormed the US … [Read more...] about Trump impeachment trial starts in US Senate

The US Senate voted 56 to 44 Tuesday that the second impeachment process against former US President Donald Trump is constitutional and can go forward. The vote, which mainly was along party lines, came after hours of opening arguments by both the House Managers and Trump's legal team. This concluded the first day of the historic trial. The Senate adjourned until Wednesday shortly after the votes were tabulated.  What were the arguments for and against? Republicans argued that the trial was not constitutional because Trump is no longer in office. Democrats and many constitutional scholars have said there is no "January exception" laid out in the constitution to protect a president whose term has concluded if that president had committed impeachable offenses.  What was said at the opening of the trial? "Our case is based on cold hard facts," said Maryland congressman Jamie Raskin, who is leading the prosecution for the Democrats. In his … [Read more...] about US Senate votes Trump impeachment is constitutional

Fitness queen and social media sensation Tammy Hembrow has been spotted visiting a stunning waterfront mansion on the Gold Coast which was recently up for sale. On Wednesday, the 26-year-old was seen visiting the sprawling Broadbeach Waters $2.88million home, which has five bedrooms, four bathrooms, an infinity pool and stunning views. The mother of two had a beaming smile on her face. In the market for a new home? Fitness queen Tammy Hembrow, 26, has been spotted visiting a $2.88million five-bedroom waterfront mansion on the Gold Coast with its own infinity pool Tammy showcased her famous curves in brown leggings and a skintight crop top during the visit. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Tammy Hembrow strikes a pose in a cardigan that can barely... So that's her secret! Tammy Hembrow reveals the workout she... Legs for days! Tammy Hembrow flaunts her long pins in a... Tammy Hembrow stuns in a sultry white ensemble for candid... … [Read more...] about In the market for a new home? Tammy Hembrow, 26, spotted visiting a $2.88million five-bedroom waterfront mansion on the Gold Coast with its own infinity pool