Inauguration Day. President Joe Biden took his oath of office today in front of a small audience of dignitaries and nearly two hundred thousand flags. President Trump was not present for the swearing in having left the White House and the Capitol to board Air Force One with his family for the flight to his home in Palm Beach, Florida. The festivities were downsized because of the pandemic with no celebratory luncheon or massive crowds watching. Did you watch the Inauguration? What did you think of President Biden’s speech?
The Cabinet Cometh... President Biden was the first president to be sworn in without key Cabinet members already confirmed. Five hearings have started, none have finished. The transition team says the new President plans to appoint acting agency heads from career civil service ranks while the Senate considers and votes on President Biden’s nominees. One of the impediments to fast confirmations is the planned impeachment trial of now former President Trump. Should the Senate’s main focus be on the confirmation of cabinet members and important issues facing the country right now?
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