House and Senate to vote this week on one-week stopgap to keep government open
The House and Senate will vote this week to keep the government open until December 18, giving negotiators an extra week to strike a deal on a…
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Aides speculate if Trump will travel to Mar-a-Lago for holidays and never return
Where President Donald Trump decides to spend the final weeks of his presidency has become a matter of internal speculation as aides wonder whether…
Continue Reading Georgia reaffirms Biden’s victory for 3rd time after recount, dealing major blow to Trump’s attempt to overturn the results
Georgia recertified its presidential election results on Monday, again finding Joe Biden as the winner following three counts of ballots, Secretary…
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Georgia reaffirms Biden’s victory for 3rd time after recount, dealing major blow to Trump’s attempt to overturn the results
Georgia recertified its presidential election results on Monday, again finding Joe Biden as the winner following three counts of ballots, Secretary…
Continue Reading Holocaust victims suing Germany and Hungary have their day at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday delved into atrocities committed during World War II and heard two cases brought by victims and their family members who…
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House lawmakers say they will cut holiday short to override possible Trump veto of defense bill
Multiple House lawmakers, including the top Democrat and Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, have said they will cut their holiday…
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Trump’s challenges failed but there’s still room for drama
Voters voted. States counted the votes. Challenges were heard and rejected. Now it’s up to the Electoral College to make President-elect Joe…
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Senior U.S. Army officers facing disciplinary action over Fort Hood leadership failings
FORT HOOD, Texas — Multiple senior Army officers and enlisted personnel are expected to face disciplinary action that could result in…
Continue Reading The Trump campaign legal efforts may be coming to an end, sources say
There is a sense developing within Donald Trump’s legal team and what remains of his campaign staff that their efforts to overturn or delay the…
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Georgia re-certifies election results after recount request by Trump affirms Biden’s win
ATLANTA, Georgia — Georgia’s top elections official has re-certified the state’s election results after a recount confirmed once again that…
Continue Reading Trump awards Medal of Freedom to wrestler and coach Dan Gable
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Freedom to wrestler and coach Dan Gable in the Oval Office on Monday, making him the first wrestler in…
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to come to Brussels for crucial phase of post-Brexit trade talks
BRUSSELS (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the European Commission plan to meet in person to see whether a last-minute…
Continue Reading Washington Post and New York Times: EPA declines to adopt stricter regulations on soot
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday declined to adopt stricter regulations on particle matter pollution, going against the recommendation…
Continue Reading Member of Pentagon advisory board resigns in protest at recent purge
A member of the Defense Business Board has resigned in protest at the Trump White House’s recent purge of the board’s membership,…
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Georgia set to reaffirm Biden’s victory for 3rd time after recount, dealing major blow to Trump’s attempt to overturn the results
Georgia is set to recertify its presidential election results on Monday, which will again find Joe Biden as the winner following three counts of…
Continue Reading Make-or-break week begins for congressional action on pandemic stimulus and spending bill
A spending deadline, a potential Presidential veto and a bipartisan group of lawmakers hoping to finally unveil legislation that guarantees millions…
Continue Reading Romania’s center-right prime minister resigns after election voters deliver nominal victory to left-leaning populists
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romania’s center-right prime minister has resigned after a general election in which voters delivered nominal victory…
Continue Reading Supreme Court won’t take up case challenging school’s policy allowing a transgender student to use bathroom corresponding with their identity
The Supreme Court declined on Monday to take up a case from parents in Oregon who challenged a public school’s policy allowing a transgender…
Continue Reading Biden unveils health team that will lead pandemic response
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced the health team that will lead his administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic when he…
Continue Reading Why Americans need a stimulus deal in three stats
Congress passed a landmark relief package at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, but since then has failed to approve more federal aid while…
Continue Reading 4 takeaways from the Georgia Senate debate
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock traded sharp attacks during a debate Sunday evening ahead of a…
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Giuliani hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney and the face of his longshot legal challenges to overturn the presidential election…
Continue Reading Giuliani hospitalized after testing positive for coronavirus
Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal attorney and the face of his longshot legal challenges to overturn the presidential election…
Continue Reading Biden nominates Dr. Vivek Murthy to reprise role as US surgeon general
As he builds out his health team, President-elect Joe Biden on Monday announced he will nominate Dr. Vivek Murthy as US Surgeon General, a role…
Continue Reading Democrats’ push to investigate Trump won’t stop when he leaves office
Democrats in Congress are still intent on investigating President Donald Trump and his administration after he leaves office, including a pursuit of…
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Attorney General Barr considering leaving post before Trump exits office, source says
Attorney General William Barr is considering leaving his post before January 20, the day President Donald Trump leaves office, a source with…
Continue Reading Attorney General Barr considering leaving post before Trump exits office, source says
Attorney General William Barr is considering leaving his post before January 20, the day President Donald Trump leaves office, a source with…
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4 takeaways from the Georgia Senate debate
Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler and her Democratic opponent Rev. Raphael Warnock traded sharp attacks during a debate Sunday evening ahead of a…
Continue Reading Senators express optimism about a Covid-19 stimulus proposal coming early this week
A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday appeared optimistic that lawmakers would put forward a proposal for another coronavirus stimulus package,…
Continue Reading Sharp attacks and Trump’s baseless election claims dominate Georgia Senate debate
President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of a rigged election loomed over a Georgia Senate debate on Sunday evening, in which Republican Sen.…
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