Updated: 16 Dec 2020, 14:27
DONALD Trump has lashed out at a senior Republican figure for giving up too soon after he congratulated Joe Biden on his win.
Since Biden s victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had kept quiet while Trump relentlessly attempted to reverse the result - claiming the presidential election was marred by fraud.
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Mitch McConnell broke his silence of Biden s victory on TuesdayCredit: Alamy Live News
But on Tuesday, he broke his silence on the Democrat s win - having previously refused to contradict Trump s declarations that he was the rightful winner of the election.
McConnell made his remarks on the Senate floor, a day after the Electoral College formally affirmed Biden’s victory.
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Nancy Pelosi ‘needs to be REPLACED as Speaker’ – but there could be a Dem power vacuum, AOC says
16 Dec 2020, 15:43
NANCY Pelosi needs to be replaced as House Speaker - but there could be a Democratic power vacuum, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said.
AOC made the comments during a podcast interview with The Intercept, that aired on Thursday.
5 I do think we need new leadership in the Democratic Party, Ocasio-Cortez said. I think one of the things that I have struggled with, I think that a lot of people struggle with, is the internal dynamics of the House has made it such that there [are] very little options for succession.
Updated: 16 Dec 2020, 19:54
DONALD TRUMP has gotten the cold shoulder from his neighbors at his Mar-a-Lago estate - as they initiated legal action to stop it becoming his permanent residence post-presidency.
A letter was sent by an attorney for the DeMoss family to authorities in Palm Beach and the US Secret Service, stating Trump had lost his legal right to permanently live there due to a 1993 agreement.
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The 2,000 square foot home is right next to the Atlantic Ocean in Palm BeachCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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Melania is said to be looking at Florida schools for son Barron to enrol inCredit: The Mega Agency
New stimulus checks could be agreed to in THREE DAYS if Congress makes Covid deal before deadline
16 Dec 2020, 12:38
NEW stimulus checks could be agreed to in three days if Congress makes a Covid deal before their deadline.
The lawmakers are nearing closer to their Friday deadline to confirm a relief plan.
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A decision on stimulus checks could be just three days awayCredit: Getty Images - Getty
However, on Tuesday night, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell instilled hope as he said lawmakers are getting closer and closer to an agreement. We re making significant progress and I’m optimistic that we’re gonna be able to complete an understanding sometime soon, McConnell said last night.