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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.
Women Ran for Office, Won and Donated in Record Numbers in 2020
Women broke barriers in the 2020 elections, both at the ballot box and as political donors.
19 House Democrats Join Ro Khanna in Voting Against Bloated Military Budget
The sprawling bill greenlights over $740 billion in military spending for fiscal year 2021.
Members of Congress Profited From Paycheck Protection Program
This data comes as Congress passes a meager $600 relief check for ordinary workers.
Trump’s Intervention Puts Flawed But Necessary COVID Relief Bill at Risk
President Donald Trump's attempt at sabotage could derail congressional efforts to protect the economy.