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Donald Trump set to return to the spotlight with CPAC speech

Analysis: With call, Trump shows no limit to his power grab

9:35 pm January 5, 2021

Atlanta: President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to overturn the 2020 election results — laid out in stark detail in an hour long weekend phone call with a Georgia election official — are demonstrating his unrestrained determination to maintain a grip on power no matter the consequences for the nation’s democratic traditions. Trump, in a Saturday […]

In Georgia, Biden’s presidency meets early defining moment

2:45 pm January 2, 2021

Atlanta : Usually it’s a president’s first midterm election that reorders a White House’s political approach and priorities. For President-elect Joe Biden, his most defining congressional election is coming before he takes office. Two runoffs Tuesday in Georgia will decide which party controls the Senate and, thus, how far the new president can reach legislatively on […]

GOP senator rebukes ‘dangerous ploy’ to fight Biden victory

3:28 pm January 1, 2021

Washington: Republican Sen Ben Sasse of Nebraska has issued a pointed rebuke of GOP attempts to object Jan 6 to the Electoral College tally of the presidential election, warning colleagues against a “dangerous ploy” that could damage the nation’s civic traditions. Sasse, a potential 2024 presidential contender, posted a lengthy explanation Thursday of his views on social media, […]

Pelosi likely speaker again, but might require high-wire act

12:37 pm December 31, 2020

Washington: There’s little doubt that Nancy Pelosi will be reelected House speaker when the new Congress convenes Sunday. It could take a high-wire act for her to get there, largely thanks to the pandemic. The only woman in history to serve as speaker, the California Democrat has a reputation as a formidable vote-counter and wily deal-cutter. Those skills have […]

Trump to return to White House early from Florida vacation

12:18 pm December 31, 2020

Westpalmbeach: President Donald Trump is cutting short his Florida holiday vacation and returning to Washington on Thursday, one day earlier than expected for reasons the White House didn’t explain. The White House announced the abrupt change in the president’s schedule late Wednesday, hours after Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said he will raise objections next week when Congress meets to […]