On Thursday, House Democrats who also favor $2,000 checks for Americans will all but dare Republicans to break with the president.
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Defense bill with BIW provision stuck on Trump’s desk
After being passed by the House and the Senate, President Trump has until Wednesday to sign or veto the National Defense Authorization Act.
Maine Electoral College electors to cast ballots Monday
Maine’s four electors will cast three ballots for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump when they convene in the House chamber of the State House on Monday, while their counterparts across the U.S. will also cast their votes.
Pentagon installs 2 Trump allies on defense advisory board
Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie are among 11 new members appointed to the Defense Business Board, replacing nine others.
Trump orders most American troops to leave Somalia
The move continues a post-election push by the president to shrink U.S. involvement in counterterrorism missions abroad.
Trump aide banned from Justice Department after trying to get sensitive info
Heidi Stirrup was told to vacate the building after urging staffers to give up information about election fraud and other matters, sources say.
In video, Trump recycles unsubstantiated voter fraud claims
The president delivers a 46-minute diatribe against the election results that produced a win for Democrat Joe Biden.
How and when will Maine cast its electoral votes?
The state’s four Electoral College voters are expected to cast 3 votes for Joe Biden and one for Donald Trump next month, even as Republicans loyal to Trump raise the possibility of interventions in some states.
Collins congratulates Biden but says Trump should have a chance to challenge results
Maine’s Republican senator urged patience, but also said the former vice president ‘should be given every opportunity’ to govern come January.
Nations long targeted by U.S. chide Trump’s claims of fraud
Across the world, many are scratching their heads – especially in countries that have long been advised by Washington on how to run elections.