"In Venezuela, an ongoing struggle for power amid a growing humanitarian disaster" PBS NewsHour 12/29/2020
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SUMMARY: Next week in Venezuela a new parliament is set to be sworn in, after members of the opposition boycotted elections earlier this month. It leaves opposition leader Juan Guaido in an even more precarious position, and the country with an uncertain future. Special correspondent Marcia Biggs reports.
SUMMARY: Lawmakers are making an 11th-hour push to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Judy Woodruff gets two takes from Senate Democrats about the way forward. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley says the shutdown showdown shows how unprepared Republicans are for dialogue on basic issues of governance, while Nevada Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto says it’s time to stand up for everyone.
SUMMARY: The hours are ticking down to a possible government shutdown. Early in the day there were rumors of a possible five-day deal. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was summoned to the White House, but returned to the Capitol without a deal. Is there any glimmer of hope? Lisa Desjardins and Yamiche Alcindor, join Judy Woodruff to recap a day of dealing and blaming and explain what’s next.
