Politics & Policy
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Some Democrats express willingness to work with Trump in upcoming administration
With the filibuster still in place and expected to stay that way in the new term of the Senate, Trump will need the help of Democrats to get his agenda through Congress.
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Pollster John Rogers says nearly one million Republicans who did not vote in 2020 voted in 2024
Rogers said that he expects to have the final tally of voters in March, but from the numbers they have seen so far, the operation was "tremendously successful across the board."
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Trump announces flurry of nominations, including Housing secretary, OMB, and CDC
The announcements come after Trump nominated Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary, and Scott Bessen for Treasury Secretary earlier Friday.
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Veterans watch Trump's moves on pay, benefits, personnel
Trump could reshape the military during his next term with plans to invest in research, higher pay for troops and veteran housing.
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An official of the DNC Finance Committee calls Harris campaign a '$1 billion disaster'
“They’re $20 million or $18 million in debt. It’s incredible, and I raised millions of that. I have friends I have to be accountable to and explain what happened because I told them it was a margin-of-error race,” she added.
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Pelosi tears into Bernie Sanders for saying Dems 'abandoned' working class, hurting Harris's chances
Pelosi, who is seen as the driving force in getting Joe Biden to drop out of the race for president in July, cited cultural issues as another factor in the election.
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Election Integrity 2024: Wins and more battles ahead
Vigilance may have paid off: “There were fewer problems across the board this year,” Jason Snead said.
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Trump calls on Senate Leadership candidates to 'agree to Recess Appointments (in the Senate!)'
Trump wants candidates for Senate Leadership to agree to “Recess Appointments (in the Senate!)” in order to get people he appoints started in their position while waiting to officially be confirmed.
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Former comms director for VP Harris says Biden should resign to make her first female president
“It’d turn [the] tables on Trump, keep Kamala from presiding over Jan. 6 make it easier for next woman to run,” said former communications director Jamal Simmons.
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Rep. Dean Phillips, an early primary candidate against Biden, said his voice and others were ignored
He was one of a very few Democrats who called on Biden to drop out of the race and make room for a new generation, months before that actually happened. “My voice, yes, was ignored..."
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Republicans appear to be closing in on securing a majority in the House
Control of the House means the chairmanship of every committee, subpoena power, and the choice of what and whom to investigate. The smallest majority can even impeach a sitting president.
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Trump says no to Mike Pompeo, Nikki Haley for second term Cabinet
Some conservatives fretted that either former Cabinet member might send wrong message for second term.
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Trump declared winner in Arizona, completing sweep of swing states
Victory in remaining uncalled state left Trump with 312 electoral college votes.