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The South Florida congresswoman joined a Zoom meeting Friday to answer questions about PPP loans, rental assistance and more.

After Republicans unexpectedly picked up at least eight seats, House Democrats are still sorting out what went wrong. The party leadership must balance clashing priorities in the next term.

The 47-50 vote came as Sens. Mitt Romney and Susan Collins sided with Democratic senators to preserve a filibuster of Judy Shelton's confirmation. Two other Republicans missed the vote.

The clock has been ticking for months on whether or not Congress will find a compromise on another round of federal government stimulus spending, and whether or not local governments could see some direct help.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will continue in their leadership roles in the next Congress. But control of the chamber won't be decided until January.

Republican incumbent Brian Mast Wins U.S. Congressional Seat

Democrat incumbent Lois Frankel won reelection in the race for Florida's District 21 congressional seat, based on unofficial results Tuesday night.

Florida voters Tuesday will decide the winners of dozens of congressional and legislative races throughout the state. Here are 10 races to watch.

Stocks reversed Tuesday's losses amid word that the Trump administration was considering stand-alone bills to aid airlines and small businesses. The president had called off talks on a relief bill.

The Senate Banking Committee took its first look at spending under the massive CARES Act approved in March. Sen. Elizabeth Warren said more should have been done to keep U.S. workers on the payroll.

Steve Linick is the fourth government watchdog President Trump has fired or sought to remove in the last six weeks.

Rick Bright, who filed a complaint after being removed from his government post working on the coronavirus, said he raised alarms about critical supply shortages early on.