WHAT’S HAPPENING: Good afternoon and Happy Monday readers! Today, we celebrate a historic Martin Luther King Jr. Day that has coincided with the inauguration of President Donald Trump. As the 47th president kicked off his second administration from inside the Capitol today, he was expected to issue a number of executive actions related to his America First energy policy.
Outside of wintry D.C., California isn’t out of the woods just yet, as forecasters are warning of high winds that could fuel wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
With the new administration eager to confirm Trump’s cabinet picks, the 119th Congress remains busy this week with a slew of hearings and meetings to consider the nominations. Keep reading to see which ones we have our eyes
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