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
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