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DNC Chair Tom Perez on Democrats' Georgia runoff strategy and defeating Trumpism

DNC Chair Tom Perez on Democrats' Georgia runoff strategy and defeating Trumpism

Democrats didn't have the big wins they expected in congressional races. Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez says Democrats are working to expand the electorate in Georgia runoff races.
by James Doubek and Steve Inskeep

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Key departures signal agriculture shakeup for Capitol Hill

Key departures signal agriculture shakeup for Capitol Hill

The defeat of U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson in Minnesota and some key retirements mean a shakeup is coming for agriculture on Capitol Hill. Observers say power is likely to shift from the Midwest to the South and the coasts. 
by The Associated Press

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Biden fights to confront crises — and Trump resistance

Biden fights to confront crises — and Trump resistance

President-elect Joe Biden is confronting the nation’s health crisis as concerns grow that the Republican Party’s fierce refusal to acknowledge his victory is hurting the incoming-administration’s transition. President Donald Trump has blocked government officials from cooperating with the president-elect’s team on multiple fronts, including national security. 
by The Associated Press

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McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain

McConnell, Schumer to lead, but Senate majority uncertain

Senators chose party leaders Tuesday with few changes at the top. But it’s unclear who will be the majority leader with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia. 
by The Associated Press

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Author and journalist Tom Ricks: Founding Fathers expected today's political state

Author and journalist Tom Ricks: Founding Fathers expected today's political state

"I think Madison, especially, would be very proud to see that when America deeply disagrees, as it does now, that things grind to a halt," Ricks, author of a new book, “First Principles,” tells NPR.
by Steve Inskeep

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