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Democrats’ apparent success in the Senate races has shifted the outlook for Biden, easing his path on bills and nominations. But the Senate margin will be razor-thin, and the new landscape could raise expectations he cannot meet.

McConnell has moved to put Trump in the rearview mirror over the past few weeks, including rejecting his baseless claims of a stolen election.

"Nothing before us proves illegally anywhere near the massive scale [of fraud] that would have tipped the election," he said.

Joe Biden is publicly projecting calm heading into Wednesday’s vote certification, but behind the scenes allies are busy organizing to torpedo the challenges.