Dec 18 House passes two-day stopgap spending bill to avert government shutdown By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The hoped-for agreement would provide more than $300 billion in aid to businesses, a $300-per-week bonus federal jobless benefit, and $600 direct payments to individuals. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 13:23 Shields and Brooks celebrate a lifetime in American politics Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss politics as a noble profession, optimism as a defining American characteristic, and collective sacrifice for the common good. In his final regular appearance on… Continue watching
Dec 18 With Trump silent, response to hacks may fall to Biden By Eric Tucker, Frank Bajak, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The lack of any statement casts doubt on the likelihood of a swift response to the attacks and suggests any retaliation will be left in the hands of President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administration. Continue reading
Dec 18 Transition stumbles test Biden's bond with Capitol Hill By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden brings more Capitol Hill experience than any president in decades, but his transition has stumbled in ways large and small, exposing the challenges of navigating a Congress that is a different place than when he last served… Continue reading
Dec 17 Biden adviser Cedric Richmond tests positive for coronavirus By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden transition spokesperson Kate Bedingfield says Louisiana Rep. Cedric Richmond tested positive on Thursday, two days after traveling to Atlanta to attend a campaign rally that Biden headlined for Democratic Senate candidates. Continue reading
Dec 17 After four years of 'America First,' what will U.S. foreign policy look like under Biden? By Daniel Bush After four years of President Trump, it’s also no longer a given that most Americans want the United States to play a lead role in promoting peace and economic prosperity around the world. Continue reading
Dec 17 Watch 6:22 Biden names key climate officials in departure from Trump President-elect Biden has said that tackling climate change, the environment and green energy are top priorities for his administration. And so far, his team appears to be a mix of some familiar faces and some not-so-familiar faces. John Yang spoke… Continue watching
Dec 17 Biden to pick Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, sources say By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The historic pick would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations. Continue reading
Dec 17 Biden picks regulator Michael Regan for EPA administrator By Associated Press President-elect Joe Biden has picked an experienced but not widely known state regulator, Michael S. Regan of North Carolina, to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Continue reading
Dec 16 WATCH: Biden introduces Buttigieg as transportation secretary pick By Associated Press Pete Buttigieg, a former city leader of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post. Continue reading