WASHINGTON—Two new senators — Doug Jones and Tina Smith, — were sworn in Wednesday, in a history-laden ceremony attended by three current and former vice presidents. Vice President Mike Pence, in his role as president of the Senate, presided over the swearing in. Former Vice President Joe Biden escorted Jones down the central aisle of the Senate chamber, while former Vice President Walter Mondale escorted Smith. In a sense, the #MeToo movement played a hand in the arrival of both Jones and Smith. Smith has already said she will run in a special election this November to claim the seat in her own right.

Source: thestar January 03, 2018 18:11 UTC