Dec 15 WATCH: Kayleigh McEnany holds White House news briefing By Associated Press White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany described Monday’s Electoral College vote confirming Joe Biden as the nation’s next president as just “one step in the constitutional process.”… Continue reading
Dec 15 WATCH: Yamiche Alcindor moderates panel on 2020 voting and goals for reform By Courtney Vinopal The Bipartisan Policy Center will host a panel discussion moderated by PBS NewsHour's Yamiche Alcindor examining challenges with this year's election and future goals for reform. Continue reading
Dec 15 McConnell congratulates Biden as president-elect By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, calling him the president-elect and saying the Electoral College "has spoken."… Continue reading
Dec 14 Michigan congressman leaves GOP over bid to overturn election By David Eggert, Associated Press A retiring Michigan congressman is leaving the Republican Party and becoming an independent to protest efforts to overturn Democrat Joe Biden's victory over President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Dec 14 California subpoenas Amazon over worker safety during COVID-19 pandemic By Associated Press California Attorney General Xavier Becerra is asking a judge to order Amazon to comply with subpoenas issued nearly four months ago as part of an investigation into how the company protects workers from the coronavirus. Continue reading
Dec 14 Sign-up rush expected as ACA enrollment deadline approaches By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press A crush of sign-ups is expected Tuesday on the last day of open enrollment for HealthCare.gov. That could help solidify the standing of "Obamacare" as an improbable survivor in the Donald Trump years. Continue reading
Dec 14 Watch 4:26 Despite Trump’s efforts, Electoral College certifies Biden’s victory By Meredith Lee On Monday, the unique gears of democracy moved with determination, from historic state capitals to small auditoriums, as the Electoral College cast a majority of votes for Joe Biden. It was unlike any vote the College, and the country, had… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 7:58 With time running out, an economic relief deal eludes lawmakers As we mark 300,000 deaths from COVID, a deal to provide economic relief still eludes lawmakers. Time is running out, with benefits from CARES Act set to expire the day after Christmas. A bipartisan group offered two proposals Monday afternoon… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 3:35 Attorney General William Barr to step down, Trump tweets Attorney General Bill Barr will resign his position as the nation's chief law enforcement officer, President Trump tweeted on Monday. Barr will leave his position next week, when Deputy Attorney General Jeff Rosen will become acting attorney general. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching
Dec 14 Trump eases rules for religious social service providers By Collin Binkley, Associated Press Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie said the changes will "remove unfair obstacles." Critics, however, said the changes will remove important protections for LGBTQ people and others who may face discrimination from religious groups. Continue reading