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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., the top Republican in Senate, leaves the chamber after Vice President Kamala Harris swore in three new Democratic senators, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. The victory by the two candidates in the pivotal Georgia runoff election this month was decisive in handing Democrats the majority in the Senate and forcing McConnell to become the minority leader. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate power-sharing deal elusive; Joe Biden agenda on hold

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2020, file photo, Carl Folsom III speaks at a news conference at the Statehouse in Topeka. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's nomination of Folsom to a spot on Kansas' second-highest court says his experience as a public defender would bring real value to an appellate court that is now filled with former civil litigators, former prosecutors and former district judges. (Evert Nelson/The Topeka Capital-Journal via AP, File)

GOP senators reject Kansas appeals court nominee 2nd time

By ROXANA HEGEMAN and JOHN HANNA - Associated Press

In this Jan. 6, 2021 file image from video, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. (Senate Television via AP File) **FILE**

Senate Democrats file ethics complaint against Cruz, Hawley

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Wisconsin lawmakers introduce police reform package

By TODD RICHMOND - Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris walks in the parade during the Presidential Escort, part of Inauguration Day ceremonies, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Senate flips to Democrats as new senators, VP Harris change balance of power

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris talks with Vice President Mike Pence during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Treasury Secretary-nominee Janet Yellen sits in a chair before the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Yellen taps Obama administration vets for key Treasury roles

By MARTIN CRUTINGER - Associated Press

FILE — In this Aug. 28, 2018 file photo is State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Wilk was elected by the Senate GOP caucus as their new leader replacing Sen. Shannon Grove of Bakersfield., Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File )

After losses, Republicans in California Senate elect leader

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

Maricopa County, Senate working to end election fight

By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press

White House press secretary Jen Psaki speaks during her first press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington.&#160;(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jen Psaki on Trump impeachment: Senate can ‘multitask’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

President-elect Joe Biden campaigns in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, for Senate candidates Raphael Warnock, center, and Jon Ossoff, left. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Georgia certifies Democrats Warnock and Ossoff’s Senate wins

By BEN NADLER - Associated Press

Fencing blocks an entrance to the New Mexico State capitol building on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The barriers were erected following the Jan. 6 riot in Washington, D.C., after safety concerns for the upcoming legislative session. (AP Photo/Cedar Attanasio)

New Mexico lawmakers look for solutions to hobbled economy

By MORGAN LEE AND CEDAR ATTANASIO - Associated Press

"The focus right now is on providing relief and on helping families keep a roof over their head and food on the table, and not on raising taxes," Janet Yellen, President-elect Joseph R. Biden's treasury secretary pick, said during a Senate confirmation hearing. (Associated Press)

Janet Yellen presses Congress to go ‘big’ on COVID-19 relief package

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing to examine the expected nomination of Janet Yellen to be secretary of the Treasury on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

Ron Wyden hopes Janet Yellen nomination will be on Senate floor Thursday

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate proposal would end COVID-19 emergency decree, rules

By KEITH RIDLER - Associated Press

State Sen. Peter Micciche prepares for the Alaska Senate floor session on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Juneau, Alaska. Micciche, a Soldotna Republican, was elected Senate president on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)

Alaska Senate organizes Republican majority at session start

By BECKY BOHRER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, file photo, the Idaho Senate gathers in the Statehouse in Boise, Idaho. Lawmakers in the Idaho Senate have been told to monitor their health after a Senate staffer tested positive for COVID-19, but the Senate will continue operating. Senate President Pro-Tem Chuck Winder said Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, that the staffer was infected by a family member outside the Statehouse and went to work Friday with no symptoms. (AP Photo/Keith Ridler, File)

Idaho senators warned of possible COVID-19 exposure

By KEITH RIDLER - Associated Press

In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks in Wilmington, Del. Harris will make history Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, when she becomes the nation’s first Black, South Asian and female vice president. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Harris prepares for central role in Biden’s White House

By ALEXANDRA JAFFE - Associated Press

Feds: West Virginia woman said US Capitol raid ‘was cool’

By JOHN RABY - Associated Press

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen speaks with FOX Business Network guest anchor Jon Hilsenrath in the Fox Washington bureau in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Janet Yellen urges Congress to fight recession with more action

By Martin Crutsinger - Associated Press