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On December 8th, lawmakers extended the federal budget deadline by a week to negotiate a long-term deal, including coronavirus relief and the National Defense Authorization Act, which President Trump may veto. The Safe Harbor deadline requires states to finalize presidential election results, with Wisconsin as a possible exception due to a court hearing. Electors will meet in capitals on Monday to cast their votes.

What is the significance of the December 8th deadline mentioned in the text?

What are lawmakers hoping to achieve with the seven-day extension?

What are the two major issues that lawmakers are trying to negotiate in the budget deal?

Which state might not have their final election results determined by the Safe Harbor deadline?

What is the next step in the election process after the Safe Harbor deadline?