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US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.UPDATE: March 5 — New Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has accepted the resignation of Mark Brown and appointed Robin Minor, the deputy chief operating officer for partner participation and oversight for FSA, as acting chief operating officer.“As the nation continues grappling with economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to deliver relief and fortify pathways to the middle class...…US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.UPDATE: March 5 — New Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona has accepted the resignation of Mark Brown and appointed Robin Minor, the deputy chief operating officer for partner participation and oversight for FSA, as acting chief operating officer.“As the nation continues grappling with economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the need to deliver relief and fortify pathways to the middle class...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×On his first day in office, President quickly set about undoing some of his predecessor’s signature policies: He said the United States would rejoin the Paris Agreement; he halted construction of a wall along the Mexican border; and he ended the ban on travel to the U.S. from Muslim-majority countries.Tucked into all of those high-profile moves, though, was a memo with a title seemingly designed to be ignored: “Modernizing Regulatory Review.” Sent to the press at 9:43 p.m. on Wednesday in the middle of the Tom...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×On his first day in office, President quickly set about undoing some of his predecessor’s signature policies: He said the United States would rejoin the Paris Agreement; he halted construction of a wall along the Mexican border; and he ended the ban on travel to the U.S. from Muslim-majority countries.Tucked into all of those high-profile moves, though, was a memo with a title seemingly designed to be ignored: “Modernizing Regulatory Review.” Sent to the press at 9:43 p.m. on Wednesday in the middle of the Tom...WW…

US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2021 Verizon Media. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.By the end of election week in November, ’ hopes of winning a sizable majority in the had fallen apart. But the party’s operatives had already started developing their plan to squeeze out enough seats to win control.Losses in Maine and North Carolina meant Democrats needed to sweep two runoff races in Georgia to reach the 50 seats required to control Congress’ upper chamber, with Vice President-elect...…US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2021 Verizon Media. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.By the end of election week in November, ’ hopes of winning a sizable majority in the had fallen apart. But the party’s operatives had already started developing their plan to squeeze out enough seats to win control.Losses in Maine and North Carolina meant Democrats needed to sweep two runoff races in Georgia to reach the 50 seats required to control Congress’ upper chamber, with Vice President-elect...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×The political mentor of Sen. (Mo.) told a local newspaper on Thursday that backing the freshman Republican’s bids for office was “the worst mistake I ever made in my life,” calling Hawley’s attempts to undermine confidence in the election of President-elect “dangerous.” Jack Danforth, a former senator and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations who is considered the dean of Missouri Republican politics, played a key role in elevating Hawley ahead of the latter man’s race against Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×The political mentor of Sen. (Mo.) told a local newspaper on Thursday that backing the freshman Republican’s bids for office was “the worst mistake I ever made in my life,” calling Hawley’s attempts to undermine confidence in the election of President-elect “dangerous.” Jack Danforth, a former senator and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations who is considered the dean of Missouri Republican politics, played a key role in elevating Hawley ahead of the latter man’s race against Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×VALDOSTA, Ga. ― Strong turnout from Black voters, fueled by on-the-ground canvassing operations and a backlash to vitriolic GOP attacks on Democrat Raphael Warnock, has put within striking distance of winning two Senate seats in Georgia and full control of the federal government.The races remain toss-ups after a record 3 million people cast their ballots during the state’s early voting period, which ended last week with Black voters increasing their share of the electorate compared with the general election’s...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×VALDOSTA, Ga. ― Strong turnout from Black voters, fueled by on-the-ground canvassing operations and a backlash to vitriolic GOP attacks on Democrat Raphael Warnock, has put within striking distance of winning two Senate seats in Georgia and full control of the federal government.The races remain toss-ups after a record 3 million people cast their ballots during the state’s early voting period, which ended last week with Black voters increasing their share of the electorate compared with the general election’s...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×President-elect told newspaper columnists on Wednesday that he was “unlikely” to pursue a plan pushed by Sens. (D-N.Y.) and (D-Mass.) to unilaterally wipe out billions of dollars worth of . Schumer, the Democratic leader in the Senate, had teamed with Warren, a progressive rival-turned-ally of Biden’s, to press Biden on a proposal to eliminate up to $50,000 of student loan debt per borrower. Advertisement“It’s arguable that the president may have the executive power to forgive up to $50,000 in student debt,”...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×President-elect told newspaper columnists on Wednesday that he was “unlikely” to pursue a plan pushed by Sens. (D-N.Y.) and (D-Mass.) to unilaterally wipe out billions of dollars worth of . Schumer, the Democratic leader in the Senate, had teamed with Warren, a progressive rival-turned-ally of Biden’s, to press Biden on a proposal to eliminate up to $50,000 of student loan debt per borrower. Advertisement“It’s arguable that the president may have the executive power to forgive up to $50,000 in student debt,”...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRepublicans turned out in surprisingly high numbers across the map, dooming Greenfield, Bullock, Bollier and Harrison’s efforts in GOP-leaning states. Cunningham’s bruised image meant he ran behind Biden, who is narrowly losing in North Carolina, instead of ahead of him. Collins topped Gideon. Before the results were known, Law ― a top ally of McConnell ― was asked if he thought Democrats had made any major mistakes over the course...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRepublicans turned out in surprisingly high numbers across the map, dooming Greenfield, Bullock, Bollier and Harrison’s efforts in GOP-leaning states. Cunningham’s bruised image meant he ran behind Biden, who is narrowly losing in North Carolina, instead of ahead of him. Collins topped Gideon. Before the results were known, Law ― a top ally of McConnell ― was asked if he thought Democrats had made any major mistakes over the course...WW…

US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.Scroll down or click for the latest updates. For the latest results, maps and more, check out . Biden was projected early Wednesday to win Arizona, the first state to flip parties from the 2016 presidential election and a critical win that narrowed Trump’s path to victory. Trump could win Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania and still lose the presidency if Biden wins Michigan and...…US EditionU.S.CLOSEFollow usPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2020 Verizon Media. All rights reserved.BREAKING NEWSTap here to turn on desktop notifications to get the news sent straight to you.Scroll down or click for the latest updates. For the latest results, maps and more, check out . Biden was projected early Wednesday to win Arizona, the first state to flip parties from the 2016 presidential election and a critical win that narrowed Trump’s path to victory. Trump could win Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania and still lose the presidency if Biden wins Michigan and...WW…

×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Senate ’ campaign arm raised a record $26.9 million in August, officials told HuffPost, as small-dollar donors eager to oust Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) poured money into the group’s coffers.The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee now has $41 million on hand as the battle for control of the Senate enters its final months. have a 53-47 edge in the Senate, and national Democrats have invested money in flipping 10 GOP-held seats that are up for grabs in November. Republicans have hopes of...…×U.S. EditionPart of HuffPost Politics. ©2022 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved.×Senate ’ campaign arm raised a record $26.9 million in August, officials told HuffPost, as small-dollar donors eager to oust Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) poured money into the group’s coffers.The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee now has $41 million on hand as the battle for control of the Senate enters its final months. have a 53-47 edge in the Senate, and national Democrats have invested money in flipping 10 GOP-held seats that are up for grabs in November. Republicans have hopes of...WW…