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When Democrats hit the federal trifecta that is control of the Senate, presidency, and the House of Representatives, they won a rare chance to pass new laws. The question is,
which new laws will they prioritize, given the party only has two years before that window of opportunity likely closes?
After a decade of build up, Democrats to-do list is looking robust, to say the least. They have promised to lock in policy to reverse climate change, pass a new voting rights bill, reform policing, overhaul immigration, and finally lock in the health care system of their dreams. Oh, and thwart the spread of COVID-19, of course. There are more options than there is time; the president s party almost always loses seats in the midterm elections, and If Democrats lose even a single
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On Sunday, Donald Trump backed down from his previous threat to veto a measure that secured $900 billion in pandemic relief while also funding the federal government until next September. With his delayed signing of the measure, Trump once again showed himself to be a blowhard who is quick to make loud claims but seldom acts on them. In a statement, Trump said, “I will sign the omnibus and Covid package with a strong message that makes clear to Congress that wasteful items need to be removed.” But this “strong message” is nothing more than hot air, since Congress has 25 days to consider his request, by which time Joe Biden will be president. The only thing Trump has achieved is
Presidential Transition Highlights: After Days of Refusing to Sign, Trump Suggests He May Act on Relief Bill
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President Trump tweeted on Sunday evening, “Good news on Covid Relief Bill. Information to follow!” Democrats’ House losses in California signal the steep obstacles they will face in 2022.
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President Trump played golf at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach on Sunday, before signing the pandemic relief bill.Credit.Marco Bello/Reuters
WASHINGTON President Trump abruptly signed a measure on Sunday providing $900 billion in pandemic aid and funding the government through September, ending last-minute turmoil over a possible government shutdown and an economic lifeline for millions of Americans.
The fine print in US’ 5,593-page spending bill: Tax breaks and horse racing
The items jammed into the bill are varied and at times bewildering. US Senator for Texas says it is absurd to negotiate a $2.5 trillion spending bill secretively and just hours later demand and an up-or-down vote on such a lengthy bill. Updated: December 23, 2020 10:53:18 am
The Capitol in Washington on Dec. 19, 2020. Top party leaders cinched a $900 billion relief deal after laying down their swords but it took an empowered, bipartisan group of moderates to help bridge the divide. (Stefani Reynolds/The New York Times)
Written by Luke Broadwater, Jesse Drucker and Rebecca R. Ruiz