Pelosi narrowly reelected as House speaker
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.
GOP plans to upend Biden win for Trump rips party apart
President Donald Trump has enlisted support from a dozen Republican senators and up to 100 House Republicans to challenge the Electoral College vote to confirm Joe Biden’s win.
Sen. Mitch McConnell's home in Kentucky vandalized
A message written on his front door in spray paint read, "[Weres] my money," referring to the $2,000 stimulus checks that McConnell blocked this week.
GOP senators, led by Cruz, to object to Electoral College certification, demand emergency audit
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.
Trump the clear Republican 'front-runner' in next White House race
Trump, Pence, other potential 2024 GOP contenders to attend major Republican Party meeting next week
Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Pacific Heights house vandalized
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home was vandalized with an anarchy sign, pig's head and other graffiti on the night of Dec. 31, 2020.
Texas judge dismisses suit aimed at overturning Biden's victory in November election
A Texas judge nominated by Trump has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert and a group of GOP electors from Arizona that aims to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the November election.
Biden's pick to lead Treasury made $7M+ in speaking fees
Janet Yellen collected millions in speaking fees over the past two years from major financial firms and tech giants, according to disclosure forms filed as part of her nomination.
Ontario finance minister resigns after tropical pandemic vacation
Ontario's finance minister resigned after going to St. Barts in the Caribbean during the coronavirus pandemic and seemingly trying to hide it.
'See you in DC!' President Trump tweets ahead of 'wild' protest planned for Jan. 6
Earlier this month, Trump promised a "wild" protest in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 -- the day Congress will meet to accept the presidential election results.
McConnell again blocks quick vote on $2,000 stimulus checks, slams 'socialism for rich people'
Senate majority leader has tied $2,000 checks to Section 230 repeal and an election security commission
Biden's inauguration will feature memorial for those lost to COVID
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris plan to take their oaths of office outside the U.S. Capitol building, part of inauguration events that aim to capture the traditional grandeur of the historic ceremony while complying with COVID-19 protocols.
China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
Walmart apologizes after tweet calls GOP Sen. Hawley '#soreloser'
Walmart is blaming a short-lived tweet calling GOP Sen. Josh Hawley a "#soreloser" on a mistake by an employee who meant to add the comment to a personal account rather than the retailer's corporate Twitter page.
President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris set to return to Georgia in January
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris will return to Georgia to campaign for Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock to rally Democrats ahead of Jan. 5 runoffs to determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Wisconsin unemployment claims backlog cleared
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development officials said they've assigned the last few thousand undecided unemployment claims to adjudicators.
Trump makes 2nd request to Supreme Court over Wisconsin loss
President Donald Trump's newest appeal is over the loss of a lawsuit he filed in federal court seeking to void the Wisconsin election.
Walmart apologizes after tweet calls GOP Sen. Hawley '#soreloser'
The company is blaming the short-lived tweet directed at Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley on a mistake by an employee who meant to comment from a personal account.
Biden names ex-Facebook regulatory lawyer to key White House post
Jessica Hertz, a longtime Biden aide, has been appointed as staff secretary to Biden's incoming administration.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley will challenge Biden electors when ballots are counted on Jan. 6
Sen. Josh Hawley claims he will challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when the Senate and the House of Representatives convene on Jan. 6 to count the electoral votes.