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A coalition of senators and senators-elect have pledged to reject the results.

Republicans condemn ‘scheme’ to undo election for Trump

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Ron Johnson, R-Wis., speaks during a hearing to discuss election security and the 2020 election process on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool via AP)

The Latest: Nancy Pelosi reelected speaker of the House

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

Congress opens new session as virus, Biden’s win dominate

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is handed the Speaker's gavel by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on the opening day of the 117th Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Erin Scott/Pool via AP)

Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker, faces difficult two years

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., participates in a mock swearing-in as his wife Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao holds a Bible, in the Old Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (Kevin Dietsch/Pool via AP)

New Congress kicks off in rare weekend session, with narrow majorities in both chambers

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Graffiti reading, "Where's my money" is seen on a door of the home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in Louisville, Ky., on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. As of Saturday morning, messages like “where’s my money” and other expletives were written with spray paint across the front door and bricks of the Kentucky Republican’s Highlands residence. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mitch McConnell, Nancy Pelosi homes vandalized

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this Oct. 14, 2020, photo Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., questions Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett during the third day of her confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Stefani Reynolds/Pool via AP) **FILE**

GOP senator rebukes ‘dangerous ploy’ to fight Biden victory

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

In this Oct. 14, 2020, photo Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., questions Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett during the third day of her confirmation hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Stefani Reynolds/Pool via AP) **FILE**

GOP senator rebukes ‘dangerous ploy’ to fight Biden victory

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

In this Oct. 12, 2020, photo Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Hawley, says he will raise objections next week when the Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Bidens victory in the election, forcing House and Senate votes that are likely to delay but in no way alter the final certification of Biden's win.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool) **FILE**

Josh Hawley becomes first senator to declare he’ll object to Biden’s electoral votes

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

US Park Service says New Mexico tasing case is under review

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In this March 22, 2017, file photo, Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala. is interviewed on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Mo Brooks says he could see ‘dozens’ of House Republicans object to election results

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One in this December 2020 file photo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

House approves Trump’s $2K checks, sending to GOP-led Senate

By LISA MASCARO and JILL COLVIN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One in this December 2020 file photo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Trump signs coronavirus relief bill after days of tension

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file phoot President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The most improbable of presidents, Donald Trump reshaped the office and shattered its centuries-old norms and traditions while dominating the national discourse like no one before. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

By LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

A small tree has been decorated for the Christmas holiday, with the U.S. Capitol seen behind it, Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Christmas Eve $2,000 stimulus check push fizzles out in the House

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2020, file phoot President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. The most improbable of presidents, Donald Trump reshaped the office and shattered its centuries-old norms and traditions while dominating the national discourse like no one before. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

GOP blocks $2,000 checks as Trump leaves COVID aid in chaos

By LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. Trump is traveling to his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Donald Trump sows chaos for Congress, departs for Florida

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Dusk falls over the Capitol, Monday, Dec. 21, 2020, in Washington. Congressional leaders have hashed out a massive, year-end catchall bill that combines $900 billion in COVID-19 aid with a $1.4 trillion spending bill and reams of other unfinished legislation on taxes, energy, education and health care. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

$900B COVID relief bill passed by Congress, sent to Trump

By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) **FILE**

Matt Gaetz disbarment sought in Florida Democrat’s petition

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

Montana Republicans fail to pass new rules ahead of session

By IRIS SAMUELS - Associated Press