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Democrats Riled By House Losses

Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., walks down the House steps after final votes of the week in the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images hide caption

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Democrats Riled By House Losses

Democrats are regrouping after they saw their House majority shrink on election day. Their slim majority could heighten the stakes of the party's progressive-moderate divide.

Democrats Riled By House Losses

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Obama Is Troubled More GOP Leaders Won't Acknowledge Biden's Win

The NPR Politics team talks through big moments from NPR's sit-down with former president Barack Obama.

Obama Is Troubled More GOP Leaders Won't Acknowledge Biden's Win

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As Coronavirus Again Breaks Records, Dem Relief Bill Hopes Hinge On Georgia

Coronavirus is surging ahead of the holidays and a much-awaited relief bill is no closer to passage than it was months ago. Joe Biden hopes for an aggressive relief package, but that comes down to two January Senate elections in Georgia.

As Coronavirus Again Breaks Records, Dem Relief Bill Hopes Hinge On Georgia

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Why Did Republicans Rack Up Wins Despite Trump's Loss?

Republicans gained seats in the House of Representatives and could very well hold onto the Senate. That's despite Joe Biden's broad presidential win. We talk about a comparatively diverse GOP freshman class and other factors that could be behind their wins.

Why Did Republicans Rack Up Wins Despite Trump's Loss?

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Joe Biden Projects Calm As Trump And GOP Allies Spread Disinformation

President-elect Joe Biden is attempting to lower the temperature on transition uncertainty and Donald Trump and his Republican allies continue to spread disinformation about election results. As election officials in both parties have maintained, the election was conducted fairly and transparently across the country.

Joe Biden Projects Calm As Trump And GOP Allies Spread Disinformation

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Supreme Court Hears Affordable Care Act Case; AG Breaks With DOJ Precedent

With Obamacare once again on the chopping block at the U.S. Supreme Court, comments from the justices appeared to suggest Tuesday that a majority is inclined to leave the bulk of the Affordable Care Act in place. Also, Attorney General William Barr wrote a memo authorizing federal prosecutors to pursue any "substantial allegations of voting and vote tabulation irregularities." There is no evidence of substantial election fraud.

Supreme Court Hears Affordable Care Act Case; AG Breaks With DOJ Precedent

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Pfizer Releases Promising Vaccine News; Biden Announces COVID Taskforce

As coronavirus cases again surge in the United States, Joe Biden has announced his own response taskforce. And Pfizer announced promising news about its vaccine, which testing shows is highly effective at preventing the virus.

Pfizer Releases Promising Vaccine News; Biden Announces COVID Taskforce

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After Election Victory, Joe Biden Addresses Nation

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation after clinching the election.

After Election Victory, Joe Biden Addresses Nation

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Joe Biden Elected President : AP

A call in Pennsylvania gave Joe Biden the necessary electoral votes to secure the presidency, says the Associated Press.

Joe Biden Elected President : AP

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Yeah, They're Still Counting. No, There's Nothing Suspect About That.

Election workers are still diligently counting votes. Joe Biden has a narrow edge of counted votes so far in Georgia and Pennsylvania, while Donald Trump is expected to carry North Carolina. Despite conspiracy theories and lawsuits, the process remains legitimate and on track.

Yeah, They're Still Counting. No, There's Nothing Suspect About That.

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