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First LookIn a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense billIn a New Year's Day session, the Republican-controlled Senate turned aside the veto 83-13, dismissing President Trump鈥檚 objections to the $740 billion bill.
First LookPence seeks dismissal of suit aiming to overturn electionThe Justice Department is representing Vice President Mike Pence in a case that aims to find a way to keep his boss, President Donald Trump, in power.
First LookTrump throws COVID relief bill into disarray, shutdown loomsPresident Donald Trump鈥檚 last-minute demand has put both the massive, bipartisan COVID relief bill and a crucial government funding bill at risk.
Trump鈥檚 final days: A transition unlike any other in U.S. historyIn the past 24 hours, President Trump has vetoed the military spending bill, threatened to upend COVID-19 relief, and issued controversial pardons.
First LookTrump pardons allies, contractors convicted in Iraqi massacrePresident Donald Trump has granted 15 full pardons, including to an ex-campaign official indicted in the Russia probe and four former military contractors convicted in a 2007 massacre in Iraq. Democrats criticized Mr. Trump for abusing his power.
First LookAlex Padilla becomes first Latino US senator for CaliforniaCalifornia Secretary of State Alex Padilla was picked to fill Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' seat in the U.S. Senate. Mr. Padilla, the son of Mexican immigrants, will be the first Latino senator in California's history.
After massive cyberattack, US hopes to ensure next time isn鈥檛 worseExperts say the intrusions into government agencies and businesses have been alarming, but could have done far more damage.
Georgia Senate race shows deep rift on 海角大神 faithThe Georgia Senate race between Kelly Loeffler and Raphael Warnock highlights a centuries-old rift between the white and Black church in the South.聽
First LookWhy Barr says no to special counsel on election, Hunter BidenOutgoing U.S. Attorney General William Barr broke with President Donald Trump again when he said there was no reason to appoint a special counsel to look into claims about election fraud or the tax investigation of Hunter Biden.
鈥極ur last, best chance鈥� to heal Senate, says key Biden allyPresident-elect Joe Biden has made cross-aisle outreach a core goal. Sen. Chris Coons, a key ally, sees some cause for optimism.
First LookDemocrats' challenge: Fill cabinet amid slim House majorityA poor showing by congressional Democrats in the November elections presents a challenge for President-elect Joe Biden as he looks to fill his cabinet: many of the top Democratic minds are already employed, holding on to a slim majority in the House of Representatives.
鈥榃e have been re-written into history鈥�: Tribes cheer Interior secretary pickIf confirmed, Rep. Deb Haaland would become the first Native Cabinet secretary 鈥� giving tribes an access to power not seen since the 18th century.
First LookCongress agrees on $900 billion US economic relief packageCongressional negotiators finalized a U.S. economic relief package, including a聽$300 per week extra jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment.
First LookCyberattack: Pompeo says 鈥榗learly鈥� Russia; Trump tweets 鈥楥hina鈥�In his first comments on the matter, Mr. Trump scoffed at the focus on the Kremlin and downplayed the cyberattack, which the nation鈥檚 cybersecurity agency has warned posed a 鈥済rave鈥� risk.
In Georgia, GOP candidates hitch wagons to 鈥榝raud鈥� narrativeAs Georgia hurtles toward Jan. 5 runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate, Republicans are still warring over November鈥檚 vote.
First LookWhat eviction protections look like at the US state levelAs Congress works on another聽COVID-19 financial relief package, some states are introducing their own eviction protections on top of the federal government's proposals. They come at a cost, however 鈥� and at a time when state tax revenues are down.
Will election become a new 鈥榣ost cause鈥� for evangelical conservatives?A 鈥渓ost cause鈥� narrative around the 2020 election is arising among religious conservatives that is reminiscent of the South after the Civil War.
Politics WatchWhy Biden isn't just 'getting the old gang back together'Many of the president-elect's Cabinet picks featured in the Obama administration. But Joe Biden's White House will mix experience with unprecedented diversity.
First LookBiden's blueprint for a working in a virus-free White HouseThere is one workplace in the U.S. where employees can't rely on Zoom for secure, remote work: the White House. The cautious approach of the Biden administration is already forging new ground in balancing off-site and in-person work.
鈥楢m I going to be evicted?鈥� Answer now may hinge on Congress.Jucosta Wilson and her husband face a court date just before Christmas over possible eviction. Millions of other renters are also at risk.
