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Most Georgia voters say Senate runoff elections conducted fairly, CNN exit poll shows

January 5, 2021 7:17 PM CNN

Most Georgia voters in the runoff elections that will determine control of the US Senate say they are confident that the votes will be counted…

Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake

January 5, 2021 5:46 AM The Associated Press, Dominique Newland

At a rally in northwest Georgia on the eve of Tuesday’s runoffs, Trump repeatedly declared that the November elections were plagued by…

House Republicans rush to Trump’s defense over Georgia call as Democrats prep censure resolution

January 4, 2021 2:05 PM CNN

Many conservative House Republicans defended President Donald Trump in the aftermath of his phone call demanding Georgia Secretary of State Brad…

Trump’s call could put the President in jeopardy, legal experts say

January 4, 2021 1:53 PM CNN

Experienced prosecutors, election lawyers and some public officials have piled on calling for criminal investigations into whether President Donald…

Nancy Pelosi reelected speaker Sunday despite narrower majority

January 3, 2021 3:06 PM CNN

Speaker Nancy Pelosi won a fourth non-consecutive term to lead the House of Representatives, suffering a handful of defections in a narrow vote after…

McCarthy gives green light to conservatives’ push to overturn Biden’s win, as senior Republicans raise alarms

January 3, 2021 1:59 PM CNN

The top House Republican has quietly blessed an effort by conservative lawmakers to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when a joint…

$600 stimulus checks are officially on the way

December 30, 2020 9:40 AM Sumiko Keil

$600 payments going out now. Find out how much you’re going to…

McConnell blocks effort to quickly increase direct stimulus payments

December 29, 2020 11:39 AM CNN, Jenny Day

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked an effort to quickly pass a measure to increase direct stimulus payments from $600 to…

Trump lashes out at Republicans after they override his veto

December 29, 2020 2:53 PM CNN

President Donald Trump’s ability to scramble American political lines continues even from the golf course, with House votes Monday showing that his…

Biden eyes cuts to Trump nuclear program as critical arms control deadline with Russia looms

December 29, 2020 11:34 AM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden will explore making cuts to the country’s nuclear modernization program, potentially reversing Trump administration efforts…

Mitch McConnell faces decision over formal vote to increase stimulus payments to $2,000

December 29, 2020 11:39 AM CNN

All eyes are on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on…

McConnell blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks

December 29, 2020 11:55 AM Sumiko Keil

The Senate majority leader on Tuesday blocked an attempt by Democrats to unanimously pass $2,000 stimulus…

House passes bill for $2,000 stimulus check, sends bill to Senate

December 29, 2020 6:12 AM Sumiko Keil

The $600 payments are expected to be made as early as the end of this week, according to…

Biden says his transition team has ‘encountered roadblocks’ from Trump appointees

December 28, 2020 4:03 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said his transition team has “encountered roadblocks” from political leadership at the Defense Department and the…