Congress opens new session as virus, Biden's win dominate Congress has convened for a new session with lawmakers sworn into office during a tumultuous periodWASHINGTON -- Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session, swearing in lawmakers during a tumultuous period as a growing number of Republicans work to overturn Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump and the coronavirus surges. The House and Senate opened at noon, as required by law, with strict COVID protocols. “To say the new Congress convenes at a challenging time would be an understatement," McConnell said as the chamber opened. Arizona’s and Georgia’s Republican governors, whose states were crucial to Biden’s victory, have also stated that their election results were accurate. Lawmakers are arriving in Washington from all parts of the country potentially exposed to the virus during their travel.

Source: ABC News January 03, 2021 05:03 UTC