Nov 19 Anomalies found in data puts census deadline in jeopardy By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The Census Bureau already was facing a shortened schedule of two and a half months for processing the data collected during the 2020 census — about half the time originally planned. The Census Bureau wouldn't say Thursday what the anomalies… Continue reading
Nov 19 WATCH: Wisconsin Elections Commission holds news conference following recount order By Scott Bauer, Associated Press The Wisconsin Elections Commission has agreed to issue an order to recount ballots in two heavily liberal counties at President Donald Trump's request, but only after hours of contentious debate that may foreshadow the partisan battle ahead. Continue reading
Nov 19 WATCH: Senators hear update on early outpatient treatment for COVID-19 By Courtney Vinopal The Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs committee is holding a hearing Nov. 19 on early outpatient treatment for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:34 How Trump could complicate federal government funding President-elect Joe Biden is set to be sworn in in nine weeks. But President Trump and his allies continue to reject the results of the election, filing legal challenges in key states and falsely claiming widespread voting fraud. Lisa Desjardins… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 4:40 Why Trump fired the official charged with securing U.S. elections By William Brangham, Courtney Norris On Tuesday night, President Trump fired Christopher Krebs, the top cybersecurity official at the Department of Homeland Security. The termination comes after Krebs, whose job it was to secure U.S. election systems, fact-checked Trump’s false claims of voting fraud. But… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 6:08 What Trump’s ‘special bond’ with supporters means now — and beyond his presidency President Trump’s termination of Christopher Krebs, the top Department of Homeland Security official for cybersecurity, drew criticism from prominent lawmakers, including several Republicans. What does the move suggest about Trump’s outlook for the remainder of his term -- and beyond?… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch 10:25 Behind the ballots in Georgia’s recount — the largest in U.S. history As President Trump presses forward with legal challenges to the election and reiterates false claims that he won, Georgia has been in the spotlight due to its massive statewide recount. The deadline for completing the recount is approaching -- and… Continue watching
Nov 18 Trump pushes new environmental rollbacks on way out the door By Matthew Brown, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press Down to its final weeks, the Trump administration is working to push through dozens of rollbacks that could weaken century-old protections for migratory birds, expand Arctic drilling and hamstring future regulation of public health threats. Continue reading
Nov 18 Acting defense secretary cites risks during troop reductions By Robert Burns, Associated Press The acting defense secretary says the period of U.S. troop withdrawals from Afghanistan and Iraq in the coming weeks is "fraught with risk."… Continue reading
Nov 18 Judge orders U.S. to stop deporting children who cross border alone By Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan issued a preliminary injunction sought by legal groups suing on behalf of children whom the government sought to expel before they could request protections. Continue reading