Residents across the state are counting on the COVID-19 Rental Relief Program, which will run out Dec. 31 without more funding.
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New White House offer adds $600 checks to virus relief package, cuts unemployment benefit
The Trump administration has dived back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that adds a $600 direct payment to most Americans.
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House moves to approve defense bill with margin to override Trump’s threatened veto
Trump tweeted that he will veto the defense policy bill unless it repeals so-called Section 230, a part of the communications code that shields Twitter, Facebook and other tech giants from content liability.
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‘The people have spoken’: Michigan judge rejects lawsuit from disavowed Trump attorney
The judge notes that the case seems to be ‘more about the impact of their allegations on People’s faith in the democratic process and their trust in our government.’
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With Giuliani in hospital with COVID, lawmakers who met with him scramble
The New York mayor recently attended long meetings in battleground states, to help the president try to subvert November’s vote, without wearing a mask.
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Trump fast-tracks federal executions before Biden takes office
Five executions are planned starting Thursday, concluding just days before Jan. 20, when Biden takes office.
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Georgia certifies election results showing Biden won – again
Georgia’s top elections official said his office plans to recertify the state’s election results after a recount re-confirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s win against President Donald Trump in the state.
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Biden officially secures enough electors to become president
California has certified its election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing the Democrat the Electoral College majority.
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Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
Judges in multiple battleground states have rejected his claims of fraud or irregularities.
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Maine Voices: Via national dialogue, Biden has a chance to begin to heal partisan divide
Task forces around the country would air diverse views and craft recommendations on solving our key challenges.