Here's a quick rundown of today's developments as the world turns its attention towards inauguration day on January 20.

• Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell all but shut the door Wednesday on President Donald Trump's push for $US2000 ($2595) COVID-19 relief checks.
• Republican Senator Josh Hawley said he will object to the certification of the Electoral College votes for Joe Biden.
• The Proud Boys, members of armed right-wing groups, conspiracy theorists and white supremacists have pledged to attend rallies supporting the President in Washington on January 6.
• President Trump is cutting short his Florida holiday and returning to Washington on Thursday, meaning he'll miss his traditional New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

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