Adopt A Pet From Warren Area Shelters: See New Dogs, Cats & More

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Do you want to add a new member to your family and give back to the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many local animals are still looking for their forever homes and shelters still working to place pets with families.

There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home across New Jersey — and many are located not too far from you. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for an adorable new friend is at Rawhide Rescue, where Dawson the dog is waiting patiently, or another local facility. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in permanent homes.

Need some help in your search? Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We put together a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, you might like Suzy Courtesy Post, a Black Mouth Cur up for adoption. Or if cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Suzy Courtesy Post

  • Name: Suzy Courtesy Post

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Black Mouth Cur

  • Description: "Suzy is a sweet lovely senior dog who recently lost her beloved elderly owner. She was his constant companion and..." Learn more

Kaiser

  • Name: Kaiser

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Chihuahua Terrier Mix

  • Description: "ADOPTION FEE: $300Kaiser came from a high kill shelter in TN for a second chance of life. He is..." Learn more

Dawson

  • Name: Dawson

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Rawhide Rescue, Warren, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Terrier Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Description: "ADOPTION FEE: $600Dawson had a rough start in life. He was abandoned in TN as a very young puppy..." Learn more

Romulus

  • Name: Romulus

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Plainfield Area Humane Society, Plainfield, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Hi I’m Romulus! I’m a 2 year old male white and brown domestic shorthair who was abandoned outside the shelter..." Learn more

Houston

  • Name: Houston

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Plainfield Area Humane Society, Plainfield, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Hi, I’m Houston! I’m a young 3 ½ year old male terrier mix who was found as a stray, roaming..." Learn more

Cecelia

  • Name: Cecelia

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Cecelia is a 5 month old kitten that is looking for a new family.*Currently, adoptions are by appointment only...." Learn more

Miso

  • Name: Miso

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Miso is a sweet, affectionate 2 year old cat looking for a home. She doesn't mind being held or handled..." Learn more

Pyro

  • Name: Pyro

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Pyro is a sweet 3 year old calico looking for her forever family. She is a big girl that craves..." Learn more

Avalanche (m)

  • Name: Avalanche (m)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Husky Mountain Cur Mix

  • Description: "Avalanche is a sweet 6 month old Husky mix that is looking for a new family.NO CATS.If you..." Learn more

Artic

  • Name: Artic

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Husky

  • Description: "Artic is a sweet 6 month old Husky mix that is looking for a new family. NO CATS.If you..." Learn more

PEANUT

  • Name: PEANUT

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Beagle

  • Description: "PEANUT IS A CUTE 2 YEAR OLD MALE BEAGLE MIX. CALL AND SCHEDUALE A MEET AND GREET AT 908-725-0308!" Learn more

Jelly Bean

  • Name: Jelly Bean

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Australian Kelpie

  • Description: "Jelly Bean is a cute adult Kelpie mix that is available for adoption.If interested in meeting him, please fill..." Learn more

Gracie

  • Name: Gracie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Gracie is a beautiful girl who has been patiently waiting for her forever home. She's between 5-6 years old but..." Learn more

Chautza and Pongo

  • Name: Chautza and Pongo

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, South Plainfield, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Hound

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Chautza and Pongo are bonded siblings (female and male) looking for a home together. It's apparent these two sweet dogs..." Learn more

Poki

  • Name: Poki

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Capic Cat Adoption And Pet Information Center, Raritan, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Hound

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Poki and Tiki are male siblings. They both get along with other cats so far and have seen dogs but..." Learn more

Tiki

  • Name: Tiki

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Capic Cat Adoption And Pet Information Center, Raritan, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Tiki and Poki are 2 male siblings. They both get along with other cats so far and have seen dogs..." Learn more

McKenzie

  • Name: McKenzie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Cause 4 Paws Inc, PO Box 2904, Westfield, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Female approx 4 mos, Fully vetted.Personality: hand shy but once she feels safe she is exceptionally sweet, loud purr,..." Learn more

Ernie

  • Name: Ernie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Cause 4 Paws Inc, PO Box 2904, Westfield, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Ernie is a 6-7 month old male. He is a bit shy but coming around, very playful. He would prefer..." Learn more

Lilly

  • Name: Lilly

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Cause 4 Paws Inc, PO Box 2904, Westfield, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Introducing Lilly!Approx 6 months oldPersonality: super outgoing, affectionate, lies to ride on shoulders and be wherever the humans..." Learn more

CHAMPAGNE - Energetic!

  • Name: CHAMPAGNE - Energetic!

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Come meet CHAMPAGNE, our ADORABLE 5-month-old puppy! More details below.**During the current health situation**If you are interested in..." Learn more

ETHEL - SWEET DOLL!

  • Name: ETHEL - SWEET DOLL!

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Labrador Retriever

  • Description: "Adopt ETHEL our SWEET SENIOR! She is an absolute MUSH! More details below. **During the current health situation**If you..." Learn more

WALTER - Sweet Senior!

  • Name: WALTER - Sweet Senior!

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Edison Municipal Animal Shelter, 125 Municipal Blvd., Edison, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Description: "Meet WALTER our SWEET SENIOR COUCH POTATO! More details below. **During the current health situation**If you are interested in..." Learn more

Luna

  • Name: Luna

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: People For Unwanted Feline Friends, Peapack, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Luna is a lovely 10 week old (DOB October 23, 2020) white with black markings female. This little girl is..." Learn more

Stash

  • Name: Stash

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: People For Unwanted Feline Friends, Peapack, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Stash is a 10 week old (DOB October 23, 2020) black and white sweetheart. She's very social and just loves..." Learn more

Devon

  • Name: Devon

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: People For Unwanted Feline Friends, Peapack, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Devon is sweet 10 week old (DOB 10/23/20) black and white female. Devon is very social and just loves to..." Learn more

Hank and Diesel

  • Name: Hank and Diesel

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Chatham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Jack Russell Terrier Rat Terrier Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Our names are Hank and Diesel! We are a bonded pair of JRT/Rat Terrier MixesDiesel is about 5 years..." Learn more

Scout

  • Name: Scout

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: A Second Chance For Ziva Inc, Chatham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd Shiba Inu Mix

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Hi my name is Scout and I am currently in a foster home in Northern NJ! I am a super..." Learn more

Grace

  • Name: Grace

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: The Sato Project, Madison, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Hound

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Beautiful girl rescued in Puerto Rico...flies to NY on Feb 13!- 2 years old- 35 lbs - Friendly,..." Learn more

Clark

  • Name: Clark

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Angel Pets Animal Welfare Society Inc, 490 Inman Avenue, Colonia, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Clark is a friendly and active young male. He is inquisitive and loves to lounge in a sunny spot by..." Learn more

Dasher

  • Name: Dasher

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Dasher is part of a litter of 5 rescued off the Blvd in Westfield. He is Timid at first but..." Learn more

Blitzen

  • Name: Blitzen

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Tiger Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Blitzen is a funny character. Absolutely the big brother role. He loves his siblings Comet Cupid Dasher and Vixen. He..." Learn more

Cupid

  • Name: Cupid

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: S Dot Ar Dot A Inc, 119 South Ave, Garwood, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "Cupid is a beautiful boy. Super soft. Another who loves belly rubs. Rescued with his siblings Comet Dasher Blitzen and..." Learn more

Arthur

  • Name: Arthur

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Great Pyrenees

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet Arthur, a 1.5-2 year old, 53lb Pyrenees mix! Arthur is a sweet, sweet boy who is cool as a..." Learn more

Lime

  • Name: Lime

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Pit Bull Terrier

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Meet adorable Lime! This little one is a special needs puppy. He has been diagnosed with dyskinesia, which means he..." Learn more

Kinsey

  • Name: Kinsey

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Great Pyrenees Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Welcome Kinsey to Big Dog Rescue Project! This beautiful 6 month old Great Pyrenees/Lab mix is looking for a home..." Learn more

Rosie

  • Name: Rosie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Rosie is as sweet as she is beautiful. This little 8 week old Catahoula mix girl is so cuddly and..." Learn more

Daisy

  • Name: Daisy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Big Dog Rescue Project, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Catahoula Leopard Dog Labrador Retriever Mix

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Daisy is a sassy little 8 week old Catahoula mix girl. She’s playful and sweet. This diva would love a..." Learn more

Jasper & Ruby

  • Name: Jasper & Ruby

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Best Friend Dog And Animal Adoption Inc, P.O Box 335, Cranford, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Amber KittensLovely Amber gave to four kittens on November 24, 2020. We are introducing Jasper (male tabby) and Ruby..." Learn more

Kai

  • Name: Kai

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Friends Of Sochi Dogs, Morristown, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Shepherd

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Age: 1.5 years old Weight: 50 lbsVet Record: 100% vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, maleWhat a handsome guy! Cheerful and..." Learn more

Barsik

  • Name: Barsik

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Friends Of Sochi Dogs, Morristown, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Spaniel

  • Good With: Dogs and cats

  • Description: "Age: 7.5 years old Located in a foster home in NJWeight: 21 lbsVet Record: 100% vaccinated, neutered, microchipped,..." Learn more

Pheobe

  • Name: Pheobe

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Friends Of Sochi Dogs, Morristown, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Collie Shepherd Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Age: 2 years old Located in a foster home in New YorkWeight: 48 lbsVet Record: 100% vaccinated, spayed,..." Learn more

Elsa (the Care Bear kitten)

  • Name: Elsa (the Care Bear kitten)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Smitten By Kittens, P.O. Box 324, Morristown, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "If a cat and a Care Bear had a baby, that would be Elsa. Everything about her from her big..." Learn more

Garfield & Mittens (Bonded Pair)

  • Name: Garfield & Mittens (Bonded Pair)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Mittens and Garfield are two of the sweetest and most gentle kitties! They are a bonded pair who were surrendered..." Learn more

Mimmie

  • Name: Mimmie

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Tabby

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Sweet Senior Alert! This new arrival here at the shelter is Mimmie! We recently took Mimmie from a high volume..." Learn more

Charlotte (in foster)

  • Name: Charlotte (in foster)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Tabby

  • Description: "Charlotte was an owner surrender at an overcrowded inner city shelter. She is eight years young and still has lots..." Learn more

Manny aka Mimosa

  • Name: Manny aka Mimosa

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Tabby

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "Meet Manny aka Mimosa! This angelic kitty defines what it truly means to be loyal and loving, no matter what..." Learn more

Jari (in foster)

  • Name: Jari (in foster)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Tuxedo

  • Good With: Kids

  • Description: "This gorgeous three year old tuxedo is Jari!Jari is extremely affectionate, energetic, and outgoing. He loves to give his..." Learn more

Suzie Q & Lindy-foster care - sweet & Playful

  • Name: Suzie Q & Lindy-foster care - sweet & Playful

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Cats

  • Description: "These two shy, but oh so sweet little girls are about 5 months old and are in a private home..." Learn more

Victoria aka Vicki

  • Name: Victoria aka Vicki

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Tuxedo

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "This gorgeous little goober is Victoria aka Vicki! If you are looking for an extremely outgoing, energetic and fun loving..." Learn more

Finn aka Phineas

  • Name: Finn aka Phineas

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Tabby

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "This strapping young lad is Finn! Finn came to us from an overcrowded city shelter and is hoping to find..." Learn more

Gatubela

  • Name: Gatubela

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Randolph Regional Animal Shelter, Mendham, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Maine Coon Domestic Medium Hair Mix

  • Description: "This gorgeous Maine Coon mix is Gatubela. Gatubela is very sweet and affectionate but takes a bit of time to..." Learn more

Elodie

  • Name: Elodie

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, Short Hills, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Boxer Hound Mix

  • Good With: Kids and dogs

  • Description: "Elodie is a 2 year old Boxer/Hound mix looking for her forever home. She is about 60 pounds, Elodie is..." Learn more

Delia

  • Name: Delia

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Big Fluffy Dog Rescue, Short Hills, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Australian Shepherd

  • Good With: Kids, dogs and cats

  • Description: "Delia is a 3 year old Aussie/Doxie mix looking for her forever home. She is very sweet, but somewhat shy...." Learn more

Calvin and Levi

  • Name: Calvin and Levi

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Save The Animals Today A Nonprofit Corporation, North Brunswick, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Calvin and Levi are both very sweet cats. Levi is a little more outgoing than Calvin when it comes to..." Learn more

Penelope

  • Name: Penelope

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Karma Cat Zen Dog Rescue Society, Milltown, NJ

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Have you ever wanted your very own silent era movie star? Meet Penelope! A classic beauty, she has the wisdom..." Learn more

This article originally appeared on the Warren Patch

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    Secretary of State nominee Tony Blinken said at a confirmation hearing on Tuesday that it was “extraordinary how frightened Vladimir Putin seems to be of one man” — Alexey Navalny.Why it matters: Russia’s most prominent opposition figure, Navalny, returned to Russia on Sunday and was swiftly arrested. He spent the previous five months recovering in Germany after being poisoned with the nerve agent Novichok. His detention poses an early foreign policy challenge for the Biden administration.Be smart: sign up FREE for the most influential newsletter in America.What he’s saying: Blinken told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Navalny served as a voice for millions of Russians, “and their voice needs to be heard in Russia.” * “The attempts to silence that voice by silencing Mr. Navalny is something that we strongly condemn,” Blinken added, noting that Navalny's arrest and other points of tension with Russia would be “very high on the agenda for an incoming administration.” * Incoming national security adviser Jake Sullivan previously called for Navalny's immediate release.The latest: Navalny was ordered to remain in pre-trial detention for 30 days. He was officially arrested for violating the conditions of a suspended prison term by missing an appointment in December.Worth noting: Blinken praised Sen. Mitt Romney, who serves on the committee, for being “prescient” on Russia. Romney was mocked for referring to Russia as America’s “number one geopolitical foe” in a 2012 presidential debate with Barack Obama, including by Obama himself.Go deeper: Bill Browder on Russia-U.S. relations after Alexei Navalny's arrestGet smarter, faster with the news CEOs, entrepreneurs and top politicians read. Sign up for Axios Newsletters here.

  • Chief Justice John Roberts reportedly wants no part of Trump's impeachment trial

    Constitutionally-speaking, Chief Justice John Roberts is meant to preside over President Trump's impeachment trial, but he apparently wants out, Politico reports.Multiple Republican and Democratic sources have reportedly told Politico that Roberts is seeking a way to avoid the job because of how things played out when he oversaw Trump's first impeachment trial last year. Roberts, Politico notes, has worked hard to keep the Supreme Court apolitical during his tenure, so he was reportedly displeased that he "became a top target of the left" during the proceedings. "He wants no further part of this," one source told Politico, although there's been no official word from Roberts' camp about what he'll ultimately do.Trump's trial is a bit of a constitutional oddity. On the one hand, it's a presidential impeachment, but on the other hand, the trial will take place after he leaves office, which is why there's a chance Roberts may have some wiggle room. Historically, either the vice president or the longest-serving member of the Senate have taken up the mantle for lower-level impeachments, per Politico. That means Vice President-elect Kamala Harris or Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) could be the choice. Read more at Politico.More stories from theweek.com 5 more scathing cartoons about Trump's 2nd impeachment Trump issues last-minute order attempting to free his appointees from ethics commitments Lindsey Graham seemed very pleased with Biden's secretary of state nominee

  • Honduran Migrant Traveling to U.S. Claims Biden Is ‘Going to Help All of Us’

    A Honduran migrant worker claimed that a migrant caravan was headed to the U.S. because incoming president Joe Biden would give migrants “100 days” to arrive at the country, in an interview with CNN. Biden may seek to enact a 100-day moratorium on deportations, however transition team officials have cautioned that the president-elect will not be able to overhaul immigration policy immediately upon taking office. Even so, a group of about 3,000 migrants from Honduras clashed with Guatemalan security forces on Sunday during their trek north to the U.S.-Mexico border. One migrant claimed the caravan was heading north because Biden had promised to help them, in a CNN interview later reposted by The Hill. Honduran migrant: President-elect Biden is "going to help all of us." pic.twitter.com/LkrVCsXcSb — The Hill (@thehill) January 18, 2021 “I just want patience and prayers that we can get to the U.S. because they [will] have a new president, Biden,” the migrant said. “He’s going to help all of us, he’s giving us 100 days to get to the U.S. and give us [legal] papers, so we can get a better life for our kids, and for our families.” Meanwhile, Guatemala deemed the attempted crossing illegal. “Guatemala’s message is loud and clear: These types of illegal mass movements will not be accepted, that’s why we are working together with the neighboring nations to address this as a regional issue,” the office of Guatemala’s president said in a statement on Sunday.

  • The Coolest New Automotive Technology at CES 2021

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  • California sheriff's deputy, suspect dead following shootout

    A California sheriff’s deputy was killed and another deputy was wounded in a shootout with a suspect who gunned down a K-9 dog before he was fatally shot, authorities said. The gunbattle erupted in Sacramento near a racetrack at the Cal Expo event venue after a vehicle pursuit late Monday, Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones said. The deputy who died was identified as Adam Gibson, a six-year veteran of the department, Jones said.

  • Thai government files royal insult complaint against opposition figure over vaccine criticism

    Thailand's government on Wednesday filed a criminal complaint of defaming the monarchy against banned opposition politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, after he criticised its COVID-19 vaccine strategy. The move could mark the highest-profile lese majeste case since a wave of anti-government protests emerged last year and extended to criticism of King Maha Vajiralongkorn over accusations of meddling in politics and taking too much power. The complaint against Thanathorn under Article 112 of the Thai criminal code came two days after he commented that the government was too reliant on a company owned by the Crown Property Bureau, which is under the king's personal control, to produce vaccines for Thais.

  • Trump issues last-minute order attempting to free his appointees from ethics commitments

    President Trump's last big batch of pardons will get most of the attention, but he also issued an executive order in his last few hours in office that seeks to free all current and former hires from the ethics agreements they signed to work in his administration. Trump revoked his January 2017 "Ethics Commitments by Executive Branch Appointees" order, the White House announced early Wednesday, so "employees and former employees subject to the commitments in Executive Order 13770 will not be subject to those commitments after noon January 20, 2021."Those commitments included not lobbying the federal agencies they served under for five years after leaving government. The executive order, Yashar Ali notes, was the backbone of Trump's "drain the swamp" pledge.> Forget about draining the swamp...President Trump just filled it up.> > He has revoked his own executive order (13770) which had the following provisions (among others). > > The drain the swamp stuff was all smoke and mirrors anyway but here's Trump walking back his own EO... pic.twitter.com/ZvuW0CwszQ> > — Yashar Ali (@yashar) January 20, 2021President-elect Joe Biden takes office at noon on Wednesday, and presumably he could just issue a new executive order reversing Trump'sNorm Eisen, "ethics czar" to former President Barack Obama, said in a Politico column Tuesday that Obama's clear ethics rules led to "arguably the most scandal-free presidency in memory," but "Trump greatly watered down the standards with scandalous results" and "Biden has done the opposite, restoring the Obama rules and expanding them."Biden's planned executive order, Eisen wrote, "restores the fundamentals of the Obama plan, closing loopholes Trump opened—but going further, including new crackdowns on special interest influence. If implemented rigorously (always a big if) Biden’s plan promises to go further to 'drain the swamp' than either of his predecessors."More stories from theweek.com 5 more scathing cartoons about Trump's 2nd impeachment Lindsey Graham seemed very pleased with Biden's secretary of state nominee Colbert's Late Show remixes Biden's inauguration playlist into a not-subtle farewell message for Trump

  • ‘It’s unfortunate’: Ashley Biden confirms first lady snubbed her mother on traditional White House handover

    "I think we’re all OK with it,' says incoming first daughter in first ever TV interview

  • Biden pick for DHS chief says he would not abolish ICE and CBP

    Alejandro Mayorkas, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to head the Department of Homeland Security, said during his Senate confirmation hearing that he would execute Biden’s plan to stop building the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Mayorkas also said that CBP and ICE play “critical roles” in the federal government and that he wouldn’t abolish them.

  • Tennessee state senator charged again in federal court

    Already facing allegations of stealing more than $600,000 in federal funds from a health care school she directed, a Tennessee state senator has been charged in a new fraud case, the U.S. attorney’s office in Memphis said Tuesday. Democrat Katrina Robinson and two other people have been charged in a complaint with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, about six months after Robinson was indicted on federal charges that she used grant money earmarked for health care worker training to pay for her wedding and honeymoon, a Jeep Renegade for her daughter, her children’s snow cone business, and other things. In the case disclosed Tuesday, prosecutors said Brooke Boudreaux, an associate of Robinson, convinced someone to pay $14,470 in tuition to the school Robinson runs in Memphis on Boudreaux's behalf.

  • Federal authorities say Iran scholar was a secret agent for Tehran

    A prominent Iranian-born scholar arrested Monday was secretly paid to write columns favorable to Tehran and lobby at least one U.S. lawmaker on its behalf, federal prosecutors say.Why it matters: Kaveh Afrasiabi’s writings showed up in prominent publications such as the New York Times and the Guardian as, the Justice Department says, he drew regular payments from the Iranian government and communicated frequently with the country’s diplomatic staff. None of these professional or financial conflicts was disclosed.Get smarter, faster with the news CEOs, entrepreneurs and top politicians read. Sign up for Axios Newsletters here.What’s new: Federal officers charged Afrasiabi with acting as an unregistered foreign agent. * Prosecutors say Iran’s mission to the United Nations paid him more than $265,000 from July 2007 through November 2020. Many of the checks described payments to Afrasiabi as a “salary.” * Prosecutors say Afrasiabi also received health insurance benefits from the Iranian U.N. mission since 2011.During that time, Afrasiabi made media appearances and published writings in major publications that described him as an independent scholar and expert on Iranian affairs. * Afrasiabi’s columns have appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, and HuffPost. He’s also appeared on Chinese and Russian state media in the U.S. * His writings uniformly aligned with Tehran’s position on world affairs, and, according to the indictment, were often written in consultation with Iranian diplomatic staff. * Prosecutors say Afrasiabi also helped craft an April 2015 column in the New York Times written by Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif.Afrasiabi’s work also included direct communications with an unidentified member of Congress and his staff, prosecutors say. * According to the indictment, Afrasiabi helped write a December 2009 letter from the unnamed congressman to then-President Barack Obama regarding Iranian nuclear negotiations.Be smart: DOJ’s indictment was unsealed on Tuesday, as the Trump administration unveils last-minute measures going after foreign powers it considers top U.S. adversaries.Go deeper: "U.S. declares China's actions against Uighurs 'genocide'"Be smart: sign up FREE for the most influential newsletter in America.