Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
Georgia Senate runoff races: Why they matter and what you need to know
The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
What to expect as Georgia counts votes in tight Senate runoff races
Here are some things to keep in mind as the polls close Tuesday night.
Here are some things to keep in mind as the polls close Tuesday night.
Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
Republicans slam GOP efforts to undo 2020 election for Trump
The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.
The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.
Congress starts new session amid COVID pandemic, Biden's win
Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session.
Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session.
Pelosi narrowly reelected as House speaker
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.
Pennsylvania GOP house member Mike Reese dies following apparent brain aneurysm
Rep. Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland/Somerset, “died peacefully with his family by his side Saturday afternoon at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg following an apparent brain aneurysm,” Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, the Majority Leader, said in a statement.
Rep. Mike Reese, R-Westmoreland/Somerset, “died peacefully with his family by his side Saturday afternoon at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg following an apparent brain aneurysm,” Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, the Majority Leader, said in a statement.
Toomey scolds GOP effort to "disenfranchise millions of voters," will defend election results
Republican Senator Pat Toomey on Saturday scolded fellow party members' attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election and said he will battle the "effort to disenfranchise millions of voters in my state and others.”
Republican Senator Pat Toomey on Saturday scolded fellow party members' attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election and said he will battle the "effort to disenfranchise millions of voters in my state and others.”
GOP senators, led by Cruz, to object to Electoral College certification, demand emergency audit
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.
Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.
Pence seeks dismissal of lawsuit aiming to overturn 2020 presidential election
The suit names Vice President Mike Pence, who has a largely ceremonial role in next week's proceedings, as the defendant and asks the court to throw out the 1887 law that spells out how Congress handles the vote counting.
The suit names Vice President Mike Pence, who has a largely ceremonial role in next week's proceedings, as the defendant and asks the court to throw out the 1887 law that spells out how Congress handles the vote counting.
Bernie Sanders agrees with Trump’s push for more coronavirus stimulus
Sanders admitted Trump was right in stating the severity of the country’s economic downturn and agreed that the American people need help to survive the ongoing pandemic.
Sanders admitted Trump was right in stating the severity of the country’s economic downturn and agreed that the American people need help to survive the ongoing pandemic.
China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
Walmart apologizes after tweet calls GOP Sen. Hawley '#soreloser'
Walmart is blaming a short-lived tweet calling GOP Sen. Josh Hawley a "#soreloser" on a mistake by an employee who meant to add the comment to a personal account rather than the retailer's corporate Twitter page.
Walmart is blaming a short-lived tweet calling GOP Sen. Josh Hawley a "#soreloser" on a mistake by an employee who meant to add the comment to a personal account rather than the retailer's corporate Twitter page.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley will challenge Biden electors when ballots are counted on Jan. 6
Sen. Josh Hawley claims he will challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when the Senate and the House of Representatives convene on Jan. 6 to count the electoral votes.
Sen. Josh Hawley claims he will challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when the Senate and the House of Representatives convene on Jan. 6 to count the electoral votes.
Student loan forgiveness: How it might unfold and who might benefit
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
Federal lawmakers have a plan to cancel student loan debt. And if they can’t get it passed in Congress, they say President-elect Biden could do it on his own through executive order.
McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
President Trump signs COVID relief, spending bill averting shutdown. So what happens now?
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
Once the President saw the opportunity for the $2,000 with the House planning a bill, he agreed to sign the plan.
Trump signs COVID relief bill granting stimulus checks, jobless benefits
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.
President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.