Dec 10 Texas-led election lawsuit becomes conservative litmus test By Nomaan Merchant, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Seventeen Republican attorneys general are backing the unprecedented case that Trump is calling "the big one." That come as the president and his allies have lost dozens of times in courts across the country and have no evidence of widespread… Continue reading
Dec 10 CDC official says she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted interference by Trump administration, probe finds By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A senior manager with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has told congressional investigators she was ordered to delete an email suggesting attempted political interference by the Trump administration in coronavirus reports to the public. Continue reading
Dec 10 WATCH: National Hanukkah Menorah Lighting takes place in Washington, D.C. By Harry Zahn The National Menorah is a large Hanukkah menorah located in the northeast quadrant of The Ellipse near the White House. Continue reading
Dec 10 WATCH: With deadline looming, COVID-19 aid talks continue By Associated Press Even as negotiations continue, congressional leaders are placing blame on each other for the lack of a final COVID-19 relief bill. A one-week extension of a potential government shutdown appears to have sapped some urgency from the talks. Continue reading
Dec 10 One-day U.S. deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11 By Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press Up until last week, the peak was 2,603 deaths on April 15, when New York City was the epicenter of the nation's outbreak. More than 106,000 people were hospitalized — also a record total. Continue reading
Dec 10 U.S. budget deficit up 25.1% in first 2 months of budget year By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The Treasury Department reported Thursday that with two months gone in the budget year, the deficit totaled $429.3 billion, up from $343.3 billion in last year's October-November period. Continue reading
Dec 10 Minneapolis approves cuts to police budget, not staffing By Amy Forliti, Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a budget early Thursday that will shift about $8 million from the police department toward violence prevention and other programs — but will keep the mayor's targeted staffing levels for sworn officers intact, averting… Continue reading
Dec 10 U.S. jobless claims jump to 853,000 amid virus resurgence By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher. Continue reading
Dec 10 When it comes to coronavirus risks, Americans are divided over indoor sports By Jamie Leventhal A majority of Americans – 58 percent – say that people should not participate in indoor team sports this winter, according to the latest PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll. Continue reading
Dec 09 Watch 4:46 News Wrap: Biden’s pick to lead the Pentagon raises concerns in Congress In our news wrap Wednesday, some Congress members say retired Army General Lloyd Austin's nomination for defense secretary could violate a rule prohibiting recently serving military officers from running the Defense Department, Britain health officials warn of possible side effects… Continue watching