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FILE - In this Nov. 22, 2019 file photo, Imaad Zuberi, left, leaves the federal courthouse in Los Angeles with his attorney Thomas O'Brien, right, after pleading guilty to funneling donations from foreigners to U.S. political campaigns. Zuberi, an elite political fundraiser, had the ear of top Democrats and Republicans alike — a reach that included private meetings with then-Vice President Joe Biden and VIP access at Donald Trump’s inauguration. But federal prosecutors say Zuberi’s life was built on a series of lies and the lucrative enterprise of filling the campaign coffers of American politicians and profiting from the resulting influence. They describe him as a “mercenary” political donor who gave to anyone -- often using foreign money given through illegal straw donors. (AP Photo/Brian Melley, File)

‘Mercenary’ donor sold access for millions in foreign money

By ALAN SUDERMAN and JIM MUSTIAN - Associated Press

FILE - Housing activists erect a sign in front of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker's house, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, in Swampscott, Mass. Renters are still being evicted during the coronavirus pandemic despite a federal order that is supposed to keep them in their homes. The nationwide eviction ban went into effect Sept. 4 and was supposed to replace many state and local bans that had expired. But tenant advocates said there are still people unaware of the directive implemented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that broadly prevents evictions for nonpayment of rent through the end of 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, file)

Despite federal ban, renters still being evicted amid virus

By MICHAEL CASEY - Associated Press

Denver Riggleman speaks during a forum at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance in Lynchburg, Va., Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (Taylor Irby/The News & Advance via AP)

Denver Riggleman, GOP congressman, accuses Republicans ignoring Biden win of ‘massive grift’: Report

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 2, 2020, file photo sunlight shines on the U.S. Capitol building on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

How Congress can cut import taxes before the end of 2020

By Rachael Wolpert

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2020, file photo President-elect Joe Biden puts on his face mask after introducing nominees and appointees to key national security and foreign policy posts at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. Congress is bracing for Biden to move beyond the Trump administration’s state-by-state approach to the COVID-19 crisis and build out a national strategy to fight the pandemic and distribute the eventual vaccine.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Congress braces for Biden’s national coronavirus strategy

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks to the media during an election night watch party in St. Paul, Minn., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020. (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune via AP) ** FILE **

Ilhan Omar underperformed Joe Biden in her district more than any Democrat incumbent

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

Riot police form a cordon as flames shoot out from the Congress building after protesters set a part of the building on fire, in Guatemala City, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Hundreds of protesters were protesting in various parts of the country Saturday against Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei and members of Congress for the approval of the 2021 budget that reduced funds for education, health and the fight for human rights. (AP Photo/Oliver De Ros)

Guatemalan Congress backs down on budget after protests

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This Sept. 4, 2020, file photo shows Lauren Boebert, the Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in Colorado's vast 3rd Congressional District, during a freedom cruise staged by her supporters in Pueblo West, Colo. An aide to Boebert, a firearms-toting congresswoman-elect, says she has already asked Capitol Police about carrying her weapon on Capitol grounds once she’s sworn into office. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Lauren Boebert, gun-toting congresswoman-elect, may carry Glock at Capitol

By Alan Fram - Associated Press

Debris lays in front of graffiti that reads in Spanish &quot;Corrupt,&quot; outside of the Congress building that was damaged during protests in Guatemala City, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020. Protesters broke into the building and set it partially on fire amid growing demonstrations against President Alejandro Giammattei and the legislature for approving a controversial budget that cut educational and health spending. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Guatemala condemns fire at Congress; 12 injured in protests

By SONIA PÉREZ D. - Associated Press

President Donald Trump listens during an event in the briefing room of the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, on prescription drug prices. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Analysis: With silence, GOP enables Trump’s risky endgame

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Clouds of smoke shoot out from the Congress building after protesters set it on fire, in Guatemala City, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Hundreds of protesters were protesting in various parts of the country Saturday against Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei and members of Congress for the approval of the 2021 budget that reduced funds for education, health and the fight for human rights. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo)

Protesters torch Guatemala’s Congress building amid unrest

By SONIA PÉREZ D. - Associated Press

Michael Glick of Black Bear Leather, speaks from his work space about making wallets for members of the U.S. Congress on Friday, Oct. 30, 2020 in Lancaster, Pa. (Suzette Wenger/LNP/LancasterOnline via AP)

Leather maker crafts wallets for members of new Congress

By CHAD UMBLE and LNP newspaper - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 file photo, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks during a news conference to announce the Trump administration's restoration of sanctions on Iran at the U.S. State Department in Washington. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 he will not to extend several emergency loan programs set up with the Federal Reserve to support the economy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Mnuchin denies trying to limit Biden’s economic options

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 7, 2020 file photo, Chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., gives his opening statement during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on new coronavirus tests on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Republican Senate Health committee chairman says the Trump administration should provide President-elect Joe Biden access to transition materials -- particularly on COVID vaccine distribution --- “to ensure a smooth” transfer of power. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

The Latest: McConnell proposes shifting funds to COVID aid

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In this Nov. 12, 2020, file photo speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., pauses as she meets with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) **FILE**

Dems nominate Pelosi as speaker again to lead into Biden era

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

Oregon lawmaker calls for December special session

By SARA CLINE - Associated Press

In this Sept. 24, 2020 file photo, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., speaks during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. Mr. Murphy and fellow Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey are joining Sen. Rand Paul, Kentucky Republican, in opposing the Trump administration's planned $23 billion sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool, File) **FILE**

Bipartisan group of senators takes aim at proposed $23 billion weapons sale to United Arab Emirates

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, meet with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

House Democrats pick Pelosi as their nominee for speaker

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Peru's new interim President Francisco Sagasti delivers a speech after he was designated by Congress to lead the nation, in Lima, Peru, Monday, Nov. 16, 2020. Lawmakers chose Sagasti to become the nation's third president in the span of a week after they ousted Martin Vizcarra and the following protests forced his successor Manuel Merino to resign. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)

Peruvians get 3rd president in a week amid cautious hopes

By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and CHRISTINE ARMARIO - Associated Press