Dec 04 Watch 2:24 Biden's transition pushes ahead amid grim economic outlook The Biden White House transition continues though the president-elect is already facing what may be his greatest challenges, as the pandemic fills hospitals and jars the economy again. Meanwhile, the Trump campaign continues to lose its legal challenges in moving… Continue watching
Dec 04 Nissan pulls out of Trump emission standards fight with California By Associated Press The announcement Friday is another sign that a coalition of automakers backing the outgoing administration is fracturing. General Motors ended its support for the Trump administration's position last week. Continue reading
Dec 04 Biden says Trump inaugural presence important to U.S. By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals. Continue reading
Dec 04 Among first acts, Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing By Alexandra Jaffe, Associated Press Joe Biden says he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president. He stopped just short Thursday of the nationwide mandate he’s pushed before to stop the spread of… Continue reading
Dec 04 Fauci says 'yes right on the spot' to Biden By Associated Press Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s chief infectious disease expert, says there was never a question that he would accept President-elect Joe Biden’s offer to serve as his chief medical officer and adviser on the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Dec 03 AP: Trump aide banned from Justice building after trying to get case info By Michael Balsamo, Zeke Miller, Associated Press The official serving as President Donald Trump's eyes and ears at the Justice Department has been banned from the building after trying to pressure staffers to give up sensitive case information she could relay to the White House. Continue reading
Dec 02 In video, Trump spreads baseless claims about voter fraud By Aamer Madhani, Kevin Freking, Associated Press He called it perhaps "the most important speech" of his presidency. But it was largely a recycling of the same litany of misinformation and unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud that he has been making for the past month. Continue reading
Dec 02 The challenges Biden will face on immigration reform By Daniel Bush President-elect Joe Biden is expected to sign executive orders on immigration that would represent a clear break from the Trump administration, and could have an immediate impact on the way migrants are treated at the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue reading
Dec 02 Wisconsin governor calls Trump lawsuit an 'assault' By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Attorneys for Wisconsin's governor are calling President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the state's election results an “assault on democracy.”… Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: White House condemns Georgia election worker threats By Associated Press Press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday insisted the White House condemned "threats against anyone," when asked about potential violence in Georgia over the election results. Continue reading