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Illustration on the Georgia runoffs by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

What’s at stake in Georgia Senate runoffs

By Michael McKenna

In this Aug. 15, 2019, photo, marijuana grows at an indoor cannabis farm in Gardena, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel) **FILE**

House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level

By MATTHEW DALY - Associated Press

Vice President Mike Pence speaks during a briefing on COVID-19 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday, Dec. 4, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pence comes to Georgia as calm before potential Trump storm

By BILL BARROW and RUSS BYNUM and BEN NADLER - Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Optimism growing for COVID relief bill as pressure builds

By ANDREW TAYLOR - Associated Press

Bedke, Winder to lead House and Senate in new Legislature

By KEITH RIDLER - Associated Press

Republican Sen. John Braun elected Senate minority leader

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Senate confirms Christopher Waller to serve on Fed’s board

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - Associated Press

Burgum unveils $15B budget, bonding for infrastructure

By JAMES MacPHERSON - Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McMcConnell of Ky., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. (Tom Williams/Pool via AP)

Mitch McConnell urges quick action on targeted COVID-19 relief proposal

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks during a ceremony to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former football coach Lou Holtz, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump veto threat doesn’t stall Defense Authorization Act

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

GOP leader McDaniel to run for 3rd term with Trump’s backing

By ZEKE MILLER - Associated Press

Editorial Roundup: Ohio

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

In this Dec. 14, 2017, file photo, the seal of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seen before an FCC meeting to vote on net neutrality in Washington. U.S. On Dec. 8, 2020, Nathan Simington, a Trump nominee to the commission, was confirmed by the Senate. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File) **FILE**

Senate committee advances FCC nominee, teeing up likely divided FCC in 2021

By Ryan Lovelace - The Washington Times

2 longtime Democratic New Mexico senators vacate seats early

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In farewell, Wyoming senator urges colleagues to cooperate

By MEAD GRUVER - Associated Press

Lamar Alexander’s parting shot: Senate needs ‘a change of behavior’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Much of presumed President-elect Joseph R. Biden's agenda on guns will depend on the balance of power in the Senate. (Associated Press)

Gun control advocates see path for Joe Biden to enact restrictions

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senators talk as they await final bill debates on the Senate floor on the final day of the special session on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Melinda Deslatte)

Louisiana’s latest special session cost taxpayers $1.1M

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, of Calif., speaks during her weekly briefing, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Pelosi, Schumer back bipartisan COVID-19 relief proposal as basis for new negotiations

By Gabriella Muñoz - The Washington Times

Lawmakers eye curbing governor’s powers during health crises

By JONATHAN MATTISE - Associated Press