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Congress returns after election break

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Congress returns after election break – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott MacFarlane has more. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for

Newsom Visits Washington to Shield California From Trump Policies

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The governor’s issues of concern include zero-emissions and disaster relief. In an effort to shield California from anticipated major policy changes from the incoming Trump administration, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Washington this week to discuss zero-emissions policy and disaster relief with Biden administration officials. Newsom also met with the California Democratic congressional delegation. The governor

Chuck Schumer Congratulates Trump, Tells Democrats to Learn and Do Better

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‘We have to look at what we did right, what we did wrong, and what we didn’t do but should have done,’ the Senate majority leader said. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) congratulated President-elect Donald Trump and told Democrats to learn from their mistakes in his response to the 2024 presidential election results on

New EPA Methane Emission Rule Likely to Be Undone Under Trump, GOP

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The greenhouse gas levy will require congressional action to undo, but with Republican critics helming committees, it could be repealed in early 2025. News Analysis The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a methane emissions rule that levies a first-ever “Waste Emissions Charge” on oil/gas producers starting at $900 per metric ton of emissions