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Politics Dec 16
WATCH: Republican senators push baseless claims of widespread voter fraud in election security hearingRepublican senators on Wednesday further perpetuated President Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread voter fraud, two days after Democrat Joe Biden’s victory was sealed by the Electoral College.
Politics Dec 08
Biden picks Rep. Marcia Fudge as housing chief, sources sayFudge was first elected to Congress in 2008 to represent a district that includes Cleveland. She had been considered a leading candidate for agriculture secretary.
Politics Nov 23
U.S. agency allows formal Biden transition to beginTrump, who had refused to concede the election, said in a tweet that he is directing his team to cooperate on the transition but is vowing to keep up the fight.
Politics Nov 17
Sen. Chuck Grassley says he tested positive for novel coronavirusIowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Politics Nov 12
Republican senators push for Biden to receive intelligence briefingsAs President Donald Trump refuses to allow President-elect Joe Biden to receive intelligence briefings — even those he was getting during the campaign — an increasing number of Trump's allies are calling for Biden to have access to the information.
Politics Nov 09
After Biden win, McConnell says Trump ‘within his rights’ to fight electionControl of the Senate likely won’t be decided until a January runoff in Georgia, even after Democrat Joe Biden won the White House on Saturday.
Politics Nov 03
Senate control hangs in balance with a few races undecidedRepublicans are fighting to retain their majority against a surge of Democratic challengers across a vast political map in states once considered long shots for Democrats.
Politics Oct 24
Murkowski’s nod gives Barrett extra boost for Supreme CourtSupreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett won crucial backing Saturday when one of the last Republican holdouts announced her support for President Donald Trump’s pick ahead of a confirmation vote expected Monday.
Politics Oct 15
Senate Judiciary sets Oct. 22 vote on Barrett’s nominationThe Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday set an Oct. 22 vote on Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court nomination as Republicans race to confirm President Donald Trump's pick before the Nov. 3 election.
Politics Oct 14
WATCH: Judge Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court confirmation hearings – Day 4Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court to take the seat of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg seems inevitable, as even some Senate Democrats acknowledged in Senate hearings on Tuesday and Wednesday.