Biden advisers differ on national coronavirus lockdown, 1 calls it 'measure of last resort'

Another Biden adviser floated the idea of another four- to six-week nationwide lockdown should COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the county as they have over the past several weeks.

Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled

Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.

Trump says for first time that Biden 'won,' adds that he is not conceding

President Trump for the first time on Sunday signaled that Joe Biden "won" the 2020 presidential election that he continues to say was "rigged" against him, adding that he is not conceding the race.

Health department shuts down pro-Trump rally in Milwaukee

No longer welcome at Serb Hall, the group took its message to the streets, shutting down the intersection of 51st and Oklahoma.

President Trump waves to supporters at 'Million MAGA March' in DC

Hundreds of Trump supporters had reportedly gathered in Freedom Plaza to back the president’s claims that he had won the presidential election.

Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon

Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.

Pelosi scraps in-person dinner with new Democrat members of Congress after photo sparks backlash during COVID

 The office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., announced that its in-person dinner for new Democratic members of Congress has been canceled after a viral tweet showing the tables being set up for the event sparked backlash amid the coronavirus pandemic. 

Trump delivers first public remarks in over a week on COVID-19 vaccine efforts

President Donald Trump delivered an update Friday on the COVID-19 vaccine effort. The event will mark the president’s first public address in more than a week.

Trump says he may 'stop by' rally planned in DC Saturday

President Donald Trump tweeted Friday alluding to the possibility that he would attend a planned rally in D.C., organized in support of the president and his claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election, in some fashion on Saturday.

Republican senators push for Biden to receive intelligence briefings

As President Donald Trump refuses to allow President-elect Joe Biden to receive intelligence briefings, even those he was getting during the campaign, an increasing number of Trump's allies are calling for Biden to have access.

Will Smith shares 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' reunion trailer, premiere date

Will Smith shared the first trailer for the upcoming reunion special of “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” which will premiere on HBO Max.

Court blocks small number of ballots in Pennsylvania over invalid ID

While the Trump campaign’s general counsel, Matt Morgan, called the order a “win” for the campaign, the ballots affected may not have been tabulated yet and are unlikely to affect the outcome of the presidential race in Pennsylvania.

China congratulates President-elect Joe Biden, one of last major countries to do so

China, along with Russia, avoided joining the throng last weekend that congratulated Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and security.

Murphy signs order giving towns, counties option to limit hours at non-essential businesses

The new restrictions go beyond statewide measures announced earlier in the week by Murphy, who ordered bars and restaurants to halt indoor dining between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. beginning Thursday.

Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election

Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.

Trump campaign, RNC file lawsuit in Maricopa County for 'incorrectly rejected votes'

"Incorrectly rejected votes" are the target of President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee's lawsuit in Maricopa County that was announced on Nov. 7.

Few legal wins so far as Trump team hunts for proof of election fraud

Trump has not been so cautious, insisting without evidence that the election was stolen from him even when election officials nationwide from both parties say there has been no conspiracy.

Mississippi lawmaker apologizes after calling for state to leave US over Biden win

In a since-deleted Twitter message, state Rep. Price Wallace wrote last Saturday that the Magnolia State should “succeed” from the union after the Democrat’s win over President Trump, according to reports.