Politics & Government

News Brief: Trump Call To Ga. Official, Georgia Runoffs, Coronavirus Latest

5:51am January 04, 2021

In recorded call, Trump pushed official to overturn Georgia vote totals. Tuesday's runoff in Georgia could flip control of the Senate. Plus, concerns the holidays will cause another COVID-19 spike.

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Surrounded by Army cadets, President Trump watches the Army-Navy football game at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y., on Dec. 12.

Trump And The Military: What An Erratic Commander In Chief Leaves Behind

5:38am January 04, 2021

by Tom Bowman

"Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,' " a retired officer says of President Trump's tenure.

A voter fills out paperwork before casting her ballot in Atlanta during early voting for the U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia.

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It All Comes Down To This — 2 Georgia Races That Will Determine Control Of The Senate

5:00am January 04, 2021

by Domenico Montanaro

If Democrats pick up both seats in Tuesday's Georgia runoff elections, they will wrest control of the U.S. Senate from Republicans. If Republicans win one, though, they will retain it.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is seen during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in November. Cruz and several other Republicans are calling for a commission to investigate unfounded claims of election fraud.

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Republican Lawmakers Divided On Election Certification

6:50pm January 03, 2021

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Dozens of Republicans in the House and Senate have said they will object to certification of the Electoral College results. Others say it's time to move on.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will lead a tighter majority this congressional session after the Democrats lost seats in the November election.

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Pelosi Is Narrowly Reelected Speaker

5:59pm January 03, 2021

by Philip Ewing

The long-serving Democratic House leader begins another term as the Capitol waits to see what kind of political dynamic will prevail in a new Congress and with a new administration.

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Georgia Republican Campaign Strategist: Trump Messaging Boosts Democrats

5:40pm January 03, 2021

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgia campaign strategist Jay Williams about how Republicans are reaching voters ahead of the state's runoff — and how President Trump is affecting the race.

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CEO Of New Georgia Project On 'Aggressive' Voter Participation Efforts

5:36pm January 03, 2021

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nsé Ufot of the New Georgia Project about how the group is reaching voters during the state's highly anticipated Senate runoff election.

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