Tara Reade tells us that at the time, in 1993, she complained to the Senate personnel office that Biden had "made her feel uncomfortable," but she says she did not mention an assault and she has no record of the complaint. Biden calling for any records to be released.
People waiting for hours in Virginia to cast their ballots. Despite this massive line, no complaints here. Voters tell us they are excited, and not taking any chances.
Asked why she ripped up Trump’s speech,
@SpeakerPelosi
said because it was “a courteous thing to do considering the alternative. It was such a dirty speech.”
Biden camp says Biden will be there to debate virtually. Saying the former VP, "looks forward to speaking directly to the American people and comparing his plan for bringing the country together and building back better."
In a surprise appearance in the briefing room, Cyndi Lauper thanks Biden for his leadership on the Respect for Marriage Act, saying today “Americans can now love who we love.”
A bit of personal news. Excited to be moving across town to cover the White House, and truly honored to be a part of this amazing team!
@ABC
News announces new roles in Washington:
Mitch McConnell tells reporters "Frankly, I'm not anxious to have the trial, if she [Pelosi] thinks her case is so weak she doesn't want to send it over, throw me into that briar patch.”
Biden visibly angry, ripping into Trump for allegations he called fallen US soldiers “losers” and “suckers.” Saying if true, it’s “disgusting” and disqualifies Trump from being Commander in Chief. Speaking of Beau he says “my son wasn’t a sucker!”
Biden adds that "This had the active encouragement of a sitting president of the United States." But he has not yet said if or how Trump should be held accountable.
Biden: “Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House Briefing Room. I want to say thank you to Jen for raising the bar, communicating directly and truthfully to the American people, and keeping her sense of humor while doing so."
Psaki lauding her “friend in truth”
@KJP46
, as she gets ready to pass her the baton. Saying “representation matters,” Psaki notes she will be the first black and first openly LGBTQ+ White House Press Secretary
Schumer and Pelosi: “we gave the President two options that would keep the government open. It’s his choice to accept one of those options or shut the government down.”
The President suggests Biden insulted men by vowing to pick a woman for his VP. "Some people would say that men are insulted by that. And some people would say it's fine," Trump said.
President-Elect Joe Biden is meeting with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer tomorrow in Wilmington, Delaware, a transition official confirms. Their first in-person meeting since the election.
After Haspel briefing, Corker has "zero question" that Saudi Crown Prince ordered Khashoggi killing. "If he was in front of a jury he would be convicted in 30 minutes. Guilty."
Biden, as he introduces for the first time two women over his shoulders: "Thank you all Madame Speaker, Madame Vice President...No president has ever said those words and it's about time."
Draft article of impeachment resolution Democrats plan to introduce on Monday includes a single article of impeachment for ��incitement of insurrection.”
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Important for all students and parents -- Dr Fauci: The idea of having treatments available, or a vaccine, to facilitate the re-entry of students into the fall term would be something that would be "a bit of a bridge too far."
Lindsey Graham, Trump's biggest ally on the Hill says "Count me out, enough is enough, I've tried to be helpful." adding "Trump and I, we've had a hell of a journey."
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are releasing their 2019 tax returns today, ahead of tonight's debate, a clear effort to draw a sharp contrast with the NY Times reporting about Trump's taxes.
Asked about this hot-mic moment, VP Harris tells me Biden “meant what he said.” She says Biden has been “candid” and “unfiltered” in terms of having a serious conversation about his concerns.
President Biden: "I told him, Bibi, and don't repeat this, but you and I are going to have a ‘come to Jesus’ meeting."
“I’m on a hot mic here. Good. That’s good.”
As President Trump speaks on the South Lawn you can hear the faint music and horns of the protests outside the White House. An unmistakable din from those demanding change, as Trump makes his case for four more years.
Biden is meeting with his national security team today, the White House confirms. Gen Milley, Sec Austin, and Sec Blinken all just spotted arriving at the West Wing.
McConnell changes timeline - Each side will now has 24 hours of opening statements over THREE days, not two. It means that instead of marathon 12 hour sessions, the Senate will hear opening statements for 8 hours a day. A sigh of relief for many on the Hill
NEW Taylor says his staffer "could hear President Trump on the phone, asking Ambassador Sondland about 'the investigations.' Ambassador Sondland told President Trump that the Ukrainians were ready to move forward."
"A powerful combination of grief and anger, with shouts of 'death to America' echoing through the streets around us."
@MarthaRaddatz
reports live from Iran.
McConnell making clear what the White House is well aware of, that Biden's infrastructure plan "is not going to get support from our side." McConnell adding "The last thing the economy needs right now is a big whopping tax increase"
Asked about Democrats going it alone and using reconciliation to pass Covid relief, Biden says "I support passing Covid relief with support from Republicans if we can get it. But the Covid relief has to pass... No ifs, ands or buts."
More than a speech, this was a chance for Biden to relaunch his campaign and draw stark contrasts with the president. Reframing his candidacy in the context of this current crisis.
Multiple sources tell ABC News President Trump rebuffed efforts this afternoon for quite some time to call in the national guard, it wasn't until a few White House officials intervened for "the sake of the country".
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@marykbruce
is back y’all! Great to see my friend and new mom back in the thick of things on
#CapitolHill
! What’s easier...dealing with a new baby or lawmakers??? 🤔
@ABC
I asked
@POTUS
if he thinks to get through the Covid relief measures he wants they are going to have to do this in chunks, President Biden just smiled and said “no one requires me to do anything.”
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford: “I was pushed onto the bed and Brett got on top of me...I yelled hoping that someone downstairs might hear me and I tried to get away from him but his weight was heavy…I believed he was going to rape me.”
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