Claudia Grisales
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Politics
After Months Of Partisan Squabbling, Lawmakers Reach COVID-19 Relief Deal
The nearly $900 billion package includes a new round of direct payments to qualifying Americans, a boost in weekly unemployment benefits; and funds for small-business aid and vaccine distribution.
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Health
COVID-19 Relief Deal Stalled As Congress Nears Shutdown Deadline
As congressional leaders negotiate, other lawmakers are demanding more details. Plus, Democrats are objecting to a push by some Senate Republicans to limit emergency lending rules.
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Politics
Congressional Leaders Near Deal On Roughly $900 Billion COVID-19 Relief Bill
Congressional leaders are finalizing legislation that would include a fresh round of smaller stimulus checks. The proposal abandons more controversial issues.
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Politics
'Electoral College Has Spoken': McConnell Belatedly Congratulates Biden On Win
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president- and vice president-elect on Tuesday for the first time, a month after the election.
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Politics
With Electoral College Vote, More Republicans Recognize Biden As President-Elect
A new wave of senators are finally acknowledging what has been clear for weeks: that Joe Biden is president-elect. Even with the formal affirmation of the election outcome, many holdouts remain.
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Politics
House Approves Temporary Government Funding Bill As Larger Deal Remains Elusive
House lawmakers passed a 1-week spending measure to thwart a government shutdown before a Friday deadline. It now heads to the Senate, with hopes lawmakers reach a bigger deal this month.
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Politics
House Approves Defense Bill By Veto-Proof Margin, Despite President Trump's Threats
The House approved the final version of the annual defense with overwhelming bipartisan vote. The legislation is facing several veto threats from the president, which Congress may override.
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Politics
Lawmakers Barrel Ahead On Defense Bill Plans, Balking At Trump Veto Threat
President Trump threatened to veto the annual defense bill if it doesn't include a provision to end a liability shield for tech companies. Key lawmakers say it's too late for such a demand.
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Politics
Trump's Futile Fight To Overturn Election Loss Breeds Turmoil, Risk
The president has made it clear that he will spend his remaining days in the White House in the same way he spent much of his term in office: fighting.
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Politics
Sen. Rubio Joins Small Group Of Republican Senators Calling Biden 'President-Elect'
Only four other GOP senators have called Biden 'president-elect' since the race was called for him over a week ago.