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US Vice president-elect Harris set to resign Senate seat on Monday
US Senator Kamala Harris of California will resign from the Senate on Monday in preparation for her inauguration as Joe Biden's vice president on Wednesday, according to aides familiar with her plans.
Published : 17 Jan 2021, 01:49 PM
Updated : 17 Jan 2021, 01:49 PM
Governor Gavin Newsom has picked California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to fill the rest of Harris' term, which could include President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial. But it was not immediately clear when he would be seated, an aide said.
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