Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Barack Obama's "A Promised Land' sells 3 million copies
"A Promised Land," Obama's first of two planned volumes, could become the best-selling presidential memoir in modern times.
"A Promised Land," Obama's first of two planned volumes, could become the best-selling presidential memoir in modern times.
Joe, Jill Biden to get first COVID-19 vaccine dose publicly on Monday
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, will be getting their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 21.
Voters to decide between Shelley Luther, Drew Springer in District 30 runoff Saturday
Voters on Saturday will choose between Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther and State Rep. Drew Springer to represent State Senate District 30.
Voters on Saturday will choose between Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther and State Rep. Drew Springer to represent State Senate District 30.
Vice President Mike Pence, Karen Pence receive COVID-19 vaccine publicly to ‘build confidence’
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
Vice President Mike Pence, second lady Karen Pence and Surgeon General Jerome Adams are scheduled to receive the vaccine Friday morning.
President-elect Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief Michael Regan to lead EPA
Biden's selection of Regan, who leads his state's environmental agency, was confirmed by two people familiar with the selection process. They were not authorized the discuss the matter publicly before the official announcement and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Biden's selection of Regan, who leads his state's environmental agency, was confirmed by two people familiar with the selection process. They were not authorized the discuss the matter publicly before the official announcement and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Rep. Deb Haaland, Biden's pick for interior secretary, will be 1st Native American in post
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.
President-elect Joe Biden plans to nominate New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretary, according to a person familiar with the decision, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation's tribes for generations.
CISA warns of 'grave' threat from hack to US government, says malware will be 'challenging' to remove
U.S. authorities are expressing increased alarm about an intrusion into computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russia.
U.S. authorities are expressing increased alarm about an intrusion into computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried out by Russia.
Trump's Palm Beach neighbors challenging his move to Mar-a-Lago
President Donald Trump's expected move to his Mar-a-Lago club after he leaves office next month is being challenged by a neighbor who says a 1990s agreement allowing Trump to convert the Florida property into a business prohibits anyone from living there -- including Trump himself.
President Donald Trump's expected move to his Mar-a-Lago club after he leaves office next month is being challenged by a neighbor who says a 1990s agreement allowing Trump to convert the Florida property into a business prohibits anyone from living there -- including Trump himself.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
After Trump complaints, administration eases showerhead restrictions
The Trump administration has relaxed a regulation restricting water flow from showerheads, a pet peeve of President Donald Trump, who complained that he wanted more water to make his hair “perfect.”
The Trump administration has relaxed a regulation restricting water flow from showerheads, a pet peeve of President Donald Trump, who complained that he wanted more water to make his hair “perfect.”
Pence, wife to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday in live broadcast, Biden could be vaccinated next week
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
First lady Melania Trump visits children’s hospital, continuing holiday tradition
Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.
Melania Trump didn't let the coronavirus pandemic break a decades-long tradition of first ladies visiting a Washington children's hospital at the holidays.
McConnell warns Republicans off Electoral College brawl in Congress
Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results.
Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Biden introduces Pete Buttigieg as his transportation secretary pick
Pete Buttigieg, the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post.
Pete Buttigieg, the 38-year-old former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, would also be the first openly gay person confirmed by the Senate to a Cabinet post.
AP sources: Biden set to add Buttigieg, Granholm to Cabinet
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to pick his former rival Pete Buttigieg as secretary of transportation and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary.
Biden to take oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions
The president-elect's team is proceeding with plans without any assurances that outgoing President Donald Trump will participate.
The president-elect's team is proceeding with plans without any assurances that outgoing President Donald Trump will participate.
Electoral College votes surpass 270 for Joe Biden, securing his role as president-elect
Presidential electors met across the U.S. Monday, with key battleground states voting for Joe Biden in the Electoral College and securing his victory in the 2020 election.
Presidential electors met across the U.S. Monday, with key battleground states voting for Joe Biden in the Electoral College and securing his victory in the 2020 election.
McConnell congratulates Joe Biden as president-elect, says Electoral College 'has spoken'
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, calling him the president-elect.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated Democrat Joe Biden on Tuesday, calling him the president-elect.