Susan Collins and Angus King come out against a plan by 11 Republican senators to vote to reject electors from some states when Congress meets this week to certify the Electoral College results.
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After pardon, Blackwater guard defiant: ‘I acted correctly’
He is one of four convicted in the killings of unarmed Iraqi women and children.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to stymie Biden’s Electoral College count
Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas argued that Vice President Mike Pence has far more power than the government claims to alter the outcome of the presidential election.
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Republicans torn over Trump’s Electoral College challenge of Biden
The effort to subvert the will of voters is forcing Republicans to make choices that will set the contours of the post-Trump era and an evolving party.
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In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
Two bipartisan overrides on the defense bill this week showed the limits of Trump’s influence in the final weeks of his term.
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Trump returns to White House early, offers year-end message
He underscores his administration’s work on the vaccine and economic stimulus checks.
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GOP senator calls effort to overturn electoral college vote a ‘dangerous ploy’
Ben Sasse of Nebraska says there is no evidence of fraud so widespread that it could change the results.
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Trump’s $2,000 checks all but dead as McConnell won’t budge
The Senate majority leader says the extra money would go to plenty of American households that just don’t need it.
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Missouri senator to contest Electoral College win for Biden
The move by Republican Sen. Josh Hawley will ensure at least a short delay in cementing the president-elect’s victory.
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Maine People’s Party plans to start enrolling members this week
A new, progressive political party hopes to become a force in state and national politics.