CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On January 20, 2021, Democratic vice president Kamala Harris took office. Her tie-breaking vote established a Democratic majority in the Senate, making Charles Schumer the majority leader and Mitch McConnell the minority leader.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Republican Party narrowly won control of the House, while Democrats slightly expanded their majority in the Senate.

Detailed explanation-3: -House of Representatives: 222 Democrats (including 4 Delegates), 215 Republicans (including 1 Delegate and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico), and 4 vacant seats. Senate: 50 Republicans, 47 Democrats, and 3 Independents, 7 who all caucus with the Democrats.