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.
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
Trump praises rallies around election results, calls them ‘heartwarming’
On Twitter, the president suggested that he might make a special appearance at one rally.
On Twitter, the president suggested that he might make a special appearance at one rally.
Republican leaders in 4 states quash dubious Trump bid on electors
Republican leaders in four critical states won by President-elect Joe Biden say they won’t participate in a legally dubious scheme to flip their state’s electors to vote for President Donald Trump.
Republican leaders in four critical states won by President-elect Joe Biden say they won’t participate in a legally dubious scheme to flip their state’s electors to vote for President Donald Trump.
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.
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.
Newsom attended birthday dinner that didn't follow COVID-19 guidelines, regrets decision
Gov. Newsom apologized for attending a birthday dinner for a friend at The French Laundry that exceeded state COVID-19 advice.
Gov. Newsom apologized for attending a birthday dinner for a friend at The French Laundry that exceeded state COVID-19 advice.
Trump law firm steps down, Republicans face court setbacks
Republicans suffered setbacks to court challenges over the presidential election in three battleground states on Friday while a law firm that came under fire for its work for President Donald Trump’s campaign withdrew from a major Pennsylvania case.
Republicans suffered setbacks to court challenges over the presidential election in three battleground states on Friday while a law firm that came under fire for its work for President Donald Trump’s campaign withdrew from a major Pennsylvania case.
Georgia secretary of state tests negative, wife tests positive for COVID-19
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tested negative on Friday but will remain in quarantine due to his wife's positive test.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger tested negative on Friday but will remain in quarantine due to his wife's positive test.
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.
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.
Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill
President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.
President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.
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.
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.
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.
Donald Trump could reportedly land up to $100M for his memoir
President Donald Trump is reportedly being courted for a book deal on his time in the White House that could strike as high as $100 million.
President Donald Trump is reportedly being courted for a book deal on his time in the White House that could strike as high as $100 million.
Incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan wins Alaska, giving Republicans half of US Senate seats
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will keep his seat on the U.S. Senate in Washington after defeating Al Gross, according to FOX News.
Incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan will keep his seat on the U.S. Senate in Washington after defeating Al Gross, according to FOX News.
Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey calls on Trump to cooperate with Biden transition
Sen. Pat Toomey has called on President Trump to cooperate with President-elect Biden's transition team and said Joe Biden's victory in the election is 'quite likely.'
Sen. Pat Toomey has called on President Trump to cooperate with President-elect Biden's transition team and said Joe Biden's victory in the election is 'quite likely.'
Immigration an early target for Biden administration
Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration.
Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration.
Dems clinch House control, but majority likely to shrink
Democrats have clinched two more years of controlling the House.
Democrats have clinched two more years of controlling the House.
Trump loyalists named to top jobs in Pentagon shakeup
Three staunch loyalists to the president have been named to top defense jobs just a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Three staunch loyalists to the president have been named to top defense jobs just a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
From Scranton, Pennsylvania to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Biden’s road to president-elect
Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?
Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.