Sen. Dianne Feinstein will lead Democrats as they take on Trump’s Supreme Court nominees; Brian Benczkowski, once dubbed ‘GOP’s go-to guy for hearings,’ helping manage Justice Department transition; Senate will extend existing Iran sanctions, delaying stiffer measures until next year; Republican lawmakers move to restrain President-elect Trump on Russia; If Trump wants to close lobbying loopholes, ethics lawyers have written a proposal to do just that; White House removes petition for climate skeptic’s ouster from Trump transition; Republican governors jubilant about Trump presidency; Trump is back on Twitter with a vengeance; Obama in Athens: ‘The current path of globalization needs a course correction’; Schumer is next top Senate Democrat, adds Sanders to leadership ranks; Warren endorses Ellison for DNC chairman; O’Malley bows out of race; | | | | Politics happens fast. Catch up. |
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