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
Dec 14 Watch 8:43 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Biden's leadership after Trump NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including Joe Biden's next move after the Electoral College cemented his presidential victory Monday, President Trump's unlikely concession and how… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 2:46 Biden pivots from campaigning to governing after Electoral College vote President-elect Joe Biden will be taking a bit of a victory lap in a planned address to the nation Monday evening, just hours after he won a majority of votes from the Electoral College. Meanwhile, President Trump continued to lash… Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch 26:49 Biden speaks after Electoral College certification results President-elect Joe Biden addressed a fractured nation on Monday evening, just hours after the Electoral College certified his election victory six weeks after voters went to the polls. In a PBS NewsHour special, we analyze Biden's comments and the political… Continue watching
Dec 14 Biden clears Electoral College 270-vote threshold to become president By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Electoral College has formally confirmed that Joe Biden will be the nation’s next president, giving him an electoral majority of 306 votes and affirming his victory in last month’s election. Continue reading
Dec 14 Barr to step down before Christmas, Trump tweets By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press President Donald Trump says Attorney General William Barr is resigning. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Sens. Manchin and Collins hold press conference on COVID-19 relief bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The proposal that is being unveiled Monday includes billions of dollars for businesses, the unemployed and for schools, along with money for vaccine distribution. Continue reading