WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Democrats plan to move forward and introduce Articles of Impeachment for President Donald Trump.
And, security measures around the U.S. Capitol have been increased in the aftermath of Wednesday’s assault by a pro-Trump mob.
House Democrats To Move Forward To Impeach President Trump, New Security In Place At Capitol
Jan102021
Mary C. Curtis: Georgia Senate Runoff Races
CHARLOTTE, NC — Democrat Raphael Warnock is set become the first Black U.S. senator from Georgia. Warnock defeated incumbent Republican Kelly Loeffler in Tuesday’s runoff elections. The other runoff race between Republican David Perdue and Democratic challenger John Ossoff is still too close to call. The party that wins the race between Ossoff and Perdue will take control of the senate.
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis has more on the high-stakes race.
You can catch Mary C. Curtis on Sunday nights at 6:30 PM on WCCB Charlotte’s CW discussing the biggest issues in local and national politics and also giving us a look at what’s ahead for the week.
You can also check out Mary’s podcast ‘Equal Time.’
Jan062021
President Trump and The Georgia Phone Call
President Trump is again insisting he won Georgia and says he wants to find the votes that proves he did. The President pressing that issue during a phone call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and legal staff. We examine the call and some the other issues for a critical political week in America that includes a Georgia U.S. Senate runoff election that will determine political power in the senate and the certification of the electoral college.
Jan042021
POLITICAL WRAP: Georgia Senate Runoff; GOP Members Challenge Electoral College Count
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A busy week ahead as the outcome of the Georgia runoff election will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.
President Donald Trump and President-elect Joe Biden will both be in the Peach State tomorrow, campaigning ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Then Wednesday, a showdown in Washington, as a dozen Republican senators vow not to certify Joe Biden’s victory, until there’s an emergency investigation into the election.
That’s despite no credible evidence of widespread voter fraud.
Our political contributor Mary C. Curtis gives us her take.
Jan032021
Mary C. Curtis: Will Lawmakers Increase Stimulus Money?
CHARLOTTE, NC — President Donald Trump is pushing for higher COVID payouts as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocks a vote on them in the Senate.
WCCB political contributor Mary C. Curtis discusses the latest from Washington and what it means moving forward.
You can catch Mary C. Curtis on Sunday nights at 6:30 PM on WCCB Charlotte’s CW discussing the biggest issues in local and national politics and also giving us a look at what’s ahead for the week.
You can also check out Mary’s podcast ‘Equal Time.’
Dec302020
POLITICAL WRAP: Stimulus on Hold as President Trump Pushes for $2,000 Checks
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The stimulus bill remains unsigned as President Trump digs in on his demand to increase direct payments to Americans.
“I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 dollars to $2,000 dollars or $4,000 dollars for a couple. I’m also asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary items from this legislation,” the President said last week.
Dec272020
Blame Game Over Hacking Culprit, Deal Reached on Covid Relief Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Lawmakers have reached a deal on a Covid-19 Relief package.
The 900 billion dollar package includes extra funding for Covid testing, federal loans to help keep small businesses open, and stimulus checks to those struggling to pay for food or rent.
This will be the second largest government stimulus package in history.
And, the blame game. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced it was Russia that hacked into several U.S. Government agencies.
But, President Trump disagrees and blames China for the attack.
WCCB Charlotte Contributor, Mary C. Curtis weighs in on the latest headlines.
Dec202020
