The republican-led senate has defied President Donald Trump as his presidency appears to near an end.
According to some House Republicans, at least 140 GOP lawmakers plan to contest the January 6 vote to certify the Electoral College count.
On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell introduced a new version of the coronavirus relief bill which aligns with the President's demand for increasing individual payments to $2,000.
President Donald Trump targeted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in a tweet on Friday saying that the Republican Senate needs to toughen up and fight or there will no longer be a party left.
On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned his fellow senators to not object to the Electoral College votes cast on Monday.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot addressed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell telling him to "stop the nonsense" in a press conference on Wednesday.
