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Checks and balances? Some GOP lawmakers say just do whatever Trump wants.
Republican lawmakers increasingly say not only that Trump has a mandate, but that his mandate is all that matters. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Judge puts off Jan. 6 trial after defendant points to possible Trump pardon
The judge is the first to postpone a Jan. 6-related trial scheduled for the post-election transition period. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Republican senators say Matt Gaetz has ‘steep’ climb to nomination
Republican senators signaled Thursday that they plan to closely scrutinize allegations of wrongdoing dogging Trump’s pick to lead the Justice ... -
The story of diversity in America is more complicated than it might seem
New analysis from demographer Richard Alba indicates that 1 in 8 U.S. children are mixed-race. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Will the Senate actually confirm Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth? Gaming it out.
A look at the various dynamics that will define the first high-stakes clash of Trump’s second term. http://www.washingtonpost.com/ -
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s ... -
We Break Down the Internet’s Future Under Trump 2.0
WIRED global editorial director Katie Drummond joins this week to discuss what the fragmented internet did for the Trump campaign, ... -
Why Thune won: Small-state senators rally around their own, not Trump
John Thune’s victory on a secret-ballot continued the long tradition, in both parties, of elevating small-state senators to the top ... -
There’s a plan in case Senate Republicans aren’t as pliant as Trump wants
Senate won’t confirm, say, Matt Gaetz as attorney general? Just wait until they leave — maybe even if they don’t want ... -
The Conspiracy Theory That Elon Musk Stole the Election Using Starlink Is Everywhere Now
The rapid spread of false claims about election fraud has experts worried. While not being promoted by politicians or the ...
