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Schumer to Republicans: COVID Relief Bill Is Happening, With or Without You
Schumer said his “preference” was a bipartisan deal, but if Republicans block or stall, he'll move forward without them.
AOC Asks Who’s Leading the House GOP — Kevin McCarthy or Peddlers of QAnon?
Ocasio-Cortez made the comments while discussing QAnon Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
At Least 30,000 GOP Voters Have Left the Party Since the Capitol Breach
The sudden change in party affiliations, however, does not necessarily translate to more Democratic-leaning voters.
House May Expel QAnon Lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene, Dem Congressman Says
Expulsion of a member of the House would require two-thirds of that legislative body to vote in favor of doing so.
Democrats Plan to Open Next Congress With Voting and Ethics Reforms
A sweeping package of voting-rights, government-ethics and anti-corruption measures is at the top of Democrats’ agenda.
Trump Is Impeached for His Role in Inciting Mob of Loyalists to Attack Capitol
Donald Trump becomes the first president in U.S. history to be impeached twice during his tenure in office.
Sanders Says $2,000 Checks Are “First Order of Business” for Biden, New Congress
Sanders warned that failure to quickly deliver material aid could lead to electoral backlash akin to the 2010 midterms.
Congress Certifies Biden’s Win, and Trump Grudgingly Says He’ll Accept It
The president continued to peddle false claims of election fraud in announcing his support of an “orderly transition.”
Democrats Gain Control of Senate With Warnock and Ossoff Victories in Georgia
A 50-50 tie in the Senate will be decided by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in her role as president of the Senate.
Trump Urges Pence to Reject Electoral College, Despite Him Having No Power To
Neither the Constitution nor federal law affords Vice President Mike Pence the right to reject electors' votes.