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On Monday, as lawmakers prepare to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, the biggest challenge to the democratic process is coming not from political foes but the weather

On Monday, as lawmakers prepare to certify Preside...

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Republicans are wrestling over how quickly they can deliver President-elect Donald Trump some legislative wins on his agenda, with House and Senate leaders divided over the speed and scope of action

Republicans are wrestling over how quickly they ca...

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The shocking acts of New Year’s Day violence, by men tied to the Army, have raised alarms about the pressures faced by service members.

The shocking acts of New Year’s Day violence, by m...

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Donald Trump’s tech-policy chieftains and top antitrust enforcers have at least one big thing in common: They have embraced Elon Musk, along with his views about technology development

Donald Trump’s tech-policy chieftains and top anti...

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Republicans look increasingly likely to try combining all of their top legislative priorities into a single large bill to push President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda through Congress in one fell swoop

Republicans look increasingly likely to try combin...

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The Biden administration notified Congress on Friday of an $8 billion weapons package for Israel that includes thousands of bombs, missiles, and artillery shells

The Biden administration notified Congress on Frid...

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Four years ago, dozens of companies pledged to withhold support from those who disputed the 2020 election results. Now, many of those companies are lining up to fund Donald Trump’s inauguration.

Four years ago, dozens of companies pledged to wit...

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A federal appeals court reversed an injunction issued earlier this month, meaning millions of businesses must still report ownership information to the Treasury Department in January

A federal appeals court reversed an injunction iss...

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The House Ethics Committee released an explosive report detailing its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz

The House Ethics Committee released an explosive r...

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President Biden, citing moral and policy objections to capital punishment, said he was commuting the death sentences of 37 inmates. They will serve life imprisonment without parole.

President Biden, citing moral and policy objection...

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White House says Pakistan is developing a long-range missile capable of hitting the U.S.

White House says Pakistan is developing a long-ran...

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Mike Johnson’s speakership is on the ropes, thanks to a severe miscalculation in crafting a sprawling short-term funding bill with Democrats

Mike Johnson’s speakership is on the ropes, thanks...

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House Republicans’ slimmed-down plan to try to avert a government shutdown was defeated in a hastily called vote Thursday

House Republicans’ slimmed-down plan to try to ave...

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How a looming U.S. government shutdown would affect you

How a looming U.S. government shutdown would affec...

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AAR to Pay Over $55 Million to Resolve Probes Over Foreign Corruption Schemes

AAR to Pay Over $55 Million to Resolve Probes Over...

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In a 12-hour social media barrage, Elon Musk led a rebellion against a bill aimed at keeping the government funded

In a 12-hour social media barrage, Elon Musk led a...

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Trump taps Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions, Edward S. Walsh as Ireland ambassador

Trump taps Richard Grenell as presidential envoy f...

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Trump seizes on drone controversy to mock Chris Christie

Trump seizes on drone controversy to mock Chris Ch...

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U.S. Divided Over Trump Cabinet Nominees: A Look at Key Appointments

U.S. Divided Over Trump Cabinet Nominees: A Look a...

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Mass deportations are Trump’s most prominent immigration pledges, but a more urgent threat looms for millions of immigrants and their employers: losing access to legal work

Mass deportations are Trump’s most prominent immig...

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Companies abandoned Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. Now, they are rushing to curry favor with the president-elect as he prepares to return to the White House.

Companies abandoned Donald Trump after the Jan. 6,...

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Nancy Pelosi was admitted to a hospital for evaluation after tripping and falling during an overseas trip marking a World War II battle

Nancy Pelosi was admitted to a hospital for evalua...

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Attention, Elon and Vivek: Getting rid of federal bureaucrats won’t solve the problem of waste. Give them more autonomy instead, writes Francis Fukuyama.

Attention, Elon and Vivek: Getting rid of federal ...

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Despite being invited, Xi Jinping isn’t planning to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration next month, but he might send a senior official to represent him

Despite being invited, Xi Jinping isn’t planning t...

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Amazon.com is planning a $1 million donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, as founder Jeff Bezos and other tech leaders shore up ties with incoming administration.

Amazon.com is planning a $1 million donation to Pr...

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President-elect Donald Trump didn’t get to fly on a new Air Force One during his first term. He likely won’t get to fly on a new presidential plane in his second term, either.

President-elect Donald Trump didn’t get to fly on ...

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President Biden commuted the sentences of about 1,500 people in the largest single-day act of clemency by a modern-day president

President Biden commuted the sentences of about 1,...

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Kash Patel has said he would radically transform the FBI, shrink its power, close its Washington headquarters and replace the workforce with “people who won’t undermine the president’s agenda”

Kash Patel has said he would radically transform t...

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Political analyst Charlie Cook says undecided voters kept wanting to hear what Kamala Harris would do differently. They never heard it.

Political analyst Charlie Cook says undecided vote...

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The Biden administration is overhauling rules for how banks can charge overdraft fees to customers, despite an intense lobbying campaign from the industry

The Biden administration is overhauling rules for ...

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Mysterious drones have appeared in the skies over New Jersey, perplexing state and federal officials and agitating residents

Mysterious drones have appeared in the skies over ...

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The House approved a nearly $900 billion defense-policy bill that includes a provision that would block some transgender medical care for minors covered by the military’s healthcare program

The House approved a nearly $900 billion defense-p...

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Lawmakers in the House and Senate are proposing bipartisan legislation that would force health insurers that share ownership with a pharmacy-benefit manager to sell off their pharmacy businesses

Lawmakers in the House and Senate are proposing bi...

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FBI Director Christopher Wray is stepping down before the end of his 10-year term, after President-elect Donald Trump made clear he would fire him

FBI Director Christopher Wray is stepping down bef...

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President-elect Donald Trump says he will elevate Andrew Ferguson to replace Lina Khan as chair and nominate Mark Meador as a commissioner

President-elect Donald Trump says he will elevate ...

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President-elect Donald Trump announced on social media that any company investing $1 billion or more “will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including...all Environmental approvals.”

President-elect Donald Trump announced on social m...

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Departing export-control watchdog Matthew Axelrod on enforcement during Trump term

Departing export-control watchdog Matthew Axelrod ...

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The unexpectedly rapid downfall of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria has turned the country’s future from a back-burner issue to a suddenly high-stakes concern for the departing Biden administration

The unexpectedly rapid downfall of President Basha...

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