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Brooks and Marcus on American politics in 2020 and its impact on Democracy

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus join Judy Woodruff to discuss the year in politics, including the failure of institutions, the long-awaited COVID relief bill, Georgia’s Senate runoffs, and the frailty of Democracy.

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Following the way of love through divisions, upheaval and uncertainty

The Most Rev. Michael Curry is the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of the U.S. His latest book “Love is the Way: Holding Onto Hope in Troubling Times,” reveals how love fueled his journey from descendant of slaves to

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Gohmert responds to Pence request not to sue him to overturn election – Business Insider – Business Insider

Gohmert responds to Pence request not to sue him to overturn election – Business Insider  Business Insider Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count  CNN Pence may choose 2020 election winner ‘as

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In Last Minute Challenge, Some Republicans Argue Pence Can Ignore States’ Electors

In legal filings this week, Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas and other Republicans argued that the Constitution lets Vice President Pence choose from among competing sets of electors. (Image credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

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Hanukkah stabbing suspect still unfit for trial a year after attack in New York

Grafton Thomas, charged with attacking 5 and killing 1 with a machete, diagnosed with schizophrenia; hearing this month will decide if he can stand in court

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Police reform protesters arrested in Minneapolis – KSTP

Police reform protesters arrested in Minneapolis  KSTP Minneapolis officials release bodycam footage in fatal police shooting  CBS News Minneapolis Police Release Bodycam Footage of Fatal Shooting in Traffic Stop  Slate Protesters demand answers in Minneapolis shooting, dozens arrested  KSTP Minneapolis prosecutors in George Floyd

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Democratic Senators Push for $2,000 Stimulus Checks Vote Again on New Year’s Day – Newsweek

Democratic Senators Push for $2,000 Stimulus Checks Vote Again on New Year’s Day  Newsweek Senate votes to override Trump’s veto on defense bill  CNN In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill  Yahoo News Senate formally debates whether to override Trump’s

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GOP torn over Trump’s Electoral College challenge

President Donald Trump’s extraordinary election challenge over his defeat by President-elect Joe Biden is splitting the Republican Party.

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GOP torn over Trump’s Electoral College challenge

President Donald Trump’s extraordinary election challenge over his defeat by President-elect Joe Biden is splitting the Republican Party.

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