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16 Democrats say they'll oppose Pelosi, back 'new leadership'

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

The California Democrat is favored by most Democrats to lead them. But 16 votes against Nancy Pelosi might block her from getting the 218 votes, a House majority, that she'd need to win the speakership.

3 Democratic senators sue over Matthew Whitaker's appointment as attorney general

By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Whitaker was chief of staff to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and was elevated to the top job after Sessions was ousted by President Donald Trump on Nov. 7.

All eyes on Florida as GOP clinches election marathon

By PBS News Hour

Ballot recounts of the Senate and Governor races in Florida ended this weekend with Republicans winning both seats, though questions remain about counting procedures and why the state was once again among the last to declare results. POLITICO’s Marc Caputo…

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Trump on Khashoggi death tape: 'No reason for me to hear it'

By Deb Riechmann, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said there is no reason for him to listen to a recording of the “very violent, very vicious” killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, which has put him in a diplomatic bind: how to admonish Riyadh for…

Scott says Nelson concedes Florida Senate race

By Associated Press

Florida’s Republican Gov. Rick Scott says incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson called him to concede defeat in their extremely tight race.

GOP Legislatures try to curb Democratic governors' power

By David Eggert, Associated Press

With their grip on power set to loosen come January, Republicans in Michigan, Wisconsin and North Carolina are considering last-ditch laws that would weaken Democratic lawmakers and advance their own conservative agendas.

Trump says report on Khashoggi's death coming in 2 days

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Saturday that his administration will release a full report in the next two days about the death of a Saudi journalist, which has created a diplomatic conundrum.

As Florida recount wraps up, Democrat Gillum concedes

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

Democrat Andrew Gillum ended his hard-fought campaign for Florida governor on Saturday, just hours before counties must turn in their official results following days of recounting ballots.

Trump jumps in to offer aid to Democrat Pelosi's speaker bid

By Lisa Mascaro, Kevin Freking, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is jumping in to offer some help, saying Saturday that he could “perform a wonderful service” by rounding up Republican votes for Pelosi’s candidacy.

Pence, Xi trade barbs in speeches at Pacific summit

By Jim Gomez, Stephen Wright, Associated Press

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traded barbs in speeches at a summit of world leaders Saturday, outlining competing visions for global leadership as trade and other tensions between them simmer.