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Joe Biden
personPresident-elect Joe Biden is going all-in to help Democrats win two Senate runoffs in Georgia. Biden and his team have steered at least $18 million to help unseat Republican Sens. Jon Ossoff and David Perdue. A federal appeals court threw out Rep. Louie Gohmert's lawsuit seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Brad Raffensperger
personThe Washington Post has obtained audio of a phone call between Mr Trump and Georgia’s Republican Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger. Also on the line were White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and conservative lawyer Cleta Mitchell. The call comes just two days before the Georgia runoffs that will determine leadership of the Senate.
Manchester City
organizationChelsea lost 3-1 to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues have won just one of their last six games in all competitions. Frank Lampard's contract at Chelsea is set to run until the summer of 2022.
Joe Biden
personA three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge's decision on Friday to toss the lawsuit. 12 GOP senators are challenging Vice President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. 11 GOP senators plan to formally object to the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Manchester City
organizationManchester City beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne. Pep Guardiola's side climb to fifth in the Premier League table.
Frank Lampard
personChelsea lost 3-1 to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. It was the Blues' fourth defeat in their last six Premier League games. Chelsea have scored just twice in five games against Big Six rivals. Frank Lampard's future is reportedly hanging in the balance.
Nancy Pelosi
personWith coronavirus-era restrictions in place, Pence began by swearing in members of the Senate. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is set to easily win as Democrats maintained a majority in the chamber. Pelosi faces a tight race, with the House split 222-211, with one race still undecided and one vacancy after Luke Letlow's death.
Premier League
organizationChelsea lost 3-1 to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. It was the Blues' fourth defeat in their last six Premier League games. Some Chelsea fans are calling for Frank Lampard to be sacked. Lampard's contract at Chelsea runs until summer of 2022.
House
organizationPeople trying to return to Spain and Italy after Christmas were either turned back on arrival or barred from getting onto flights. Some Democrats are feeling "a little nervous" about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) chances of retaining the gavel.
Bruno Fernandes
personManchester United beat Aston Villa 2-1 at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes scored the winner from the penalty spot. The win sees Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side join Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.
Mike Pence
personTexas Rep. Louie Gohmert suggested the ruling means street violence is the only option for Trump supporters who believe the president’s baseless voter fraud claims. Pro-Trump attorney Lin Wood predicted Pence will “face execution by firing squad’ for refusing to overturn the election. Wood has since deleted both tweets but has doubled down and called Pence a coward.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
personPaul Merson praises Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his management of Bruno Fernandes. Portuguese playmaker has rewarded his coach by displaying ‘true bravery’ this season. Fernandes was on target as Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 2-1. Red Devils made it eight wins in 10 unbeaten top-flight matches.
Arsenal
organizationArsenal beat West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at the Hawthorns. Kieran Tierney, Bukayo Saka, Alexandre Lacazette and Emile Smith Rowe on target for Gunners. Win lifts Arsenal to 11th place in the table on 23 points, six points off European places.
GOP
organization11 GOP senators and senators-elect will push to delay the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump. The effort is unlikely to alter the Electoral College tally, which Biden won 306-232. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is urging Republicans not to try to overturn the election.
Mitch McConnell
personThe Kentucky home of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was vandalized just days after he refused to allow the upper chamber to vote on boosting stimulus checks to $2,000. 'WERES MY MONEY' was spray painted on the front door to McConnell’s home in the Highlands section of Louisville on Saturday. McConnell on Saturday released a statement to the Louisville Courier Journal which read: 'Vandalism and the politics of fear have no place in our society'
Harry Kane
personTottenham Hotspur beat Leeds United 3-0 at White Hart Lane. Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Toby Alderweireld all on target. Spurs move into third place in the Premier League with 29 points.
Premier League
organizationTottenham Hotspur beat Leeds United 3-0 in their Premier League clash. Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Toby Alderweireld scored for Spurs. Arsenal beat West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at the Hawthorns. Manchester United beat Aston Villa 2-1 to go joint-top of the Premier League.
Senate
organizationSpray paint on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s door in Kentucky on Saturday read, “WERES MY MONEY” “MITCH KILLS THE POOR” was scrawled over a window. At House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's home in San Francisco, someone spray-painted graffiti and left a pig's head and fake blood.
Donald Trump
personRepublican senators deliver blow to Donald Trump, overriding his veto. In a major defeat for President Trump, Republicans and Democrats united against him to override his veto of the defense bill. Many Republican senators joined Democrats in an 81-13 vote to override.
Tottenham
organizationSergio Reguilon, Giovani Lo Celso and Erik Lamela pictured at large party. West Ham’s Manuel Lanzini also in attendance, breaching strict tier four guidelines. Tottenham are set to take disciplinary action after Mourinho issued an angry rebuke.