Barbara Sprunt
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Law & Courts
D.C. Mayor Issues 6 P.M. Curfew As Trump Supporters Breach Capitol
The curfew comes after thousands of President Trump's supporters headed to the U.S. Capitol, prompting the House and Senate to swiftly go into recess as Capitol Police locked down the complex.
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Politics
McConnell Condemns Republican Objections To Electoral College Results
"Our democracy would enter a death spiral," Mitch McConnell said of the scenario in which Congress overturned the election results.
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Politics
'Welcome To The New Georgia': Raphael Warnock On His Win In Senate Runoff
He becomes the first Black person to be elected to the Senate from the state and the first Black Democratic senator from the South.
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Politics
Here's A Look At Congress' Incoming Freshman Class
The 117th Congress will be the most diverse group of federal lawmakers yet.
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Politics
GOP Sen. Hawley Will Object To Electoral College Certification
The move ensures there will be a debate and vote in both the House and the Senate and forces Republicans to go on the record as to whether they believe President Trump's allegations of election fraud.
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Politics
Trump Signs COVID-19 Relief Deal After His Criticism Threatened To Derail It
President Trump's signature, even after bashing the legislation, puts an end to uncertainty over when millions of Americans will receive the economic relief provided in the massive bill.
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Politics
'All Is Not Calm': Congress Scrambles After Trump Blasts COVID-19 Relief Package
Democrats and Republicans separately took the president up on two of his suggestions: increasing direct payments to Americans and decreasing foreign aid. Each party blocked the other's measure.
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Politics
Trump Bemoaned Water Pressure. Now His Administration Has Eased Standards
The Trump administration said the two new rules are a victory for Americans' "quality of life," but environmental advocates say the changes will waste water and drive up utility bills.
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Government
As Year-End Looms, Lawmakers Still Seek Deal On More Coronavirus Aid
With lawmakers facing a mounting year-end to-do list, a deal on a new coronavirus relief package continues to be elusive for Congress.
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Politics
Supreme Court Shuts Door On Trump Election Prospects
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued four states that Joe Biden won, claiming their changes to election procedures during the pandemic violated federal law.