Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
Senate Democrats are pushing for more transparency from presidential inaugural committees, as a wave of cash from corporations and their billionaire leaders floods Washington, D.C., before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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Billionaires and their cash head to Washington for Trump’s inauguration
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Democrats push for inaugural oversight as Trump committee rakes in cash
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Democrats concerned after Mike Johnson fires top Republican from House committee reportedly at Trump’s request – live
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Three ways Democrats are breaking with tradition before inauguration
Michelle Obama will not attend the swearing-in, as Democrats follow Trump in ignoring some conventions.BBC News - 4d -
Pelosi not attending Trump inauguration
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) will not be attending President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, her spokesperson confirmed to The Hill. Pelosi returned to Washington earlier this month ...The Hill - 4d -
Democrats push for release of second part of Jack Smith’s Trump report
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Democrats grill Trump budget pick
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Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration
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Lockheed-Martin donates $1 million to Trump inaugural committee
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Democrats fume over Alito-Trump call
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Democratic Sen. John Fetterman to meet with Trump
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Trump pushes court to block Smith report entirely
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A survival guide for Democrats during Trump’s second term
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Trump lashes out at transition as Biden pushes policies
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Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations
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Trump Inauguration, Awash in Cash, Runs Out of Perks for Big Donors
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Democrats must work with President Trump — strategically
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Democrats, not Trump, have been shattering our democratic norms
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Democrats still underestimate Trump
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