Congress Braces for Dramatic End to Disputed 2020 Election

Plus: Good Things Did Happen in 2020. These 7 Events Prove It.

December 31 2020   Happy New Year's Eve from Washington, where the House and Senate will hear lawmakers' objections next week to some electoral votes being cast for Joe Biden rather than Donald Trump. Our Fred Lucas reports on what's happening and the historical context. Speaking of Congress, how awful is that new spending package? Matthew Dickerson lays it out. Plus: Virginia grants "driver privilege" to illegal immigrants; D.C. has it in for fitness studios; school choice makes gains; and some other good stuff that 2020 brought. Thanks for  supporting The Daily Signal during a tough year. Stay safe, and we'll see you on New Year's Day.      NEWS Congress Braces for Dramatic End to Disputed 2020 Election By Fred Lucas The House and Senate are poised to debate a presidential election outcome for only the third time since 1887, when Congress passed the Electoral Count Act. More COMMENTARY Good Things Did Happen in 2020. These 7 Events Prove It. By Virginia Allen Americans went out of their way to help one another when small businesses were burned or looted, communities gathered to pray for the nation amid social unrest, and stars were born from kitchen tables. More COMMENTARY 9 Wasteful Programs From Massive Spending Bill That Can, and Should, Be Reversed By Matthew Dickerson Under the Impoundment Control Act, the president can propose that Congress rescind, or cancel, specific unspent budget authority from programs he has determined are unneeded. More COMMENTARY 8 Wins for Education Choice in 2020 By Jude Schwalbach With most children learning from home, a nationally representative survey conducted by EdChoice suggests a greater acceptance of homeschooling among parents. More NEWS Illegal Immigrants in Virginia to Get 'Driver Privilege' Cards By Kaylee Greenlee Illegal immigrants will be able to apply for driver privilege cards in Virginia starting Jan. 1, 2021, according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. More COMMENTARY Fitness Classes Are All but Banned in DC Over Baseless COVID-19 Fears By Abigail Slagle D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's order bans indoor fitness classes and reduces the limit on outdoor classes to 25 people, down from 50. More COMMENTARY Biden's Climate Change Litmus Test By Cal Thomas Joe Biden appears to have raised climate change to the level of a religious doctrine. More           The Daily Signal is brought to you by more than half a million members of The Heritage Foundation. Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at comments@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.