Obama memoir sells a record-setting 1.7 million copies in first week

Former President Barack Obama’s “A Promised Land” sold more than 1.7 million copies in North America in its first week, roughly equal to the combined first week sales of memoirs by his two immediate predecessors and among the highest ever for a nonfiction book.

Purple Line can move forward after Maryland settlement

The state of Maryland and the group of contractors working on the Purple Line have settled their lawsuits – paving the way to putting the light-rail project back on track.

Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80M votes — the most in US history

The 2020 election was an event for the record books for more reasons than one: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received more votes than any other presidential ticket in U.S. history.

Judge awards more than $200K in damages against comedian Katt Williams

A former personal assistant to comedian Katt Williams was awarded more than $200,000 in damages for his alleged unprovoked attack on her nearly four years ago at a Studio City hotel, court papers show.

Nevada Supreme Court makes Joe Biden's win in state official

The Nevada Supreme Court made Joe Biden’s win in the state official on Tuesday, approving the state’s final canvass of the Nov. 3 election.

Who is Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Biden’s pick for US ambassador to UN?

President-elect Joe Biden’s foreign policy team was beginning to take shape after he nominated Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Alejandro Mayorkas: Biden’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Alejandro Mayorkas for his secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant to be nominated to the position in U.S. history.

Antony Blinken: Who is Joe Biden’s secretary of state pick?

The contours of President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet are coming into focus after he announced that he has selected Antony Blinken as his incoming administration’s secretary of state.

Biden officially certified as winner of Pennsylvania presidential vote

Democrat Joe Biden was certified Tuesday as winner of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, culminating three weeks of vote counting and a string of failed legal challenges by President Donald Trump.

Trump says he will 'never concede' despite GSA recognizing Biden as president-elect

President Trump says he'll "never concede" even after the General Services Administration recognized Joe Biden as president-elect. "We are moving full speed ahead," Trump tweeted.

What happens at the Electoral College meeting?

Although the popular vote has been tallied, the electoral votes must be cast and counted before Joe Biden takes his place behind the Resolute Desk.

COVID-19 concerns prompt Virginia woman to cancel Thanksgiving plans after Trump supporter blew on her

The pandemic had already prompted Kathy Beynette to plan a very modest Thanksgiving – but now, she’s been forced to cancel even those plans due to COVID-19 concerns after a Trump supporter blew on her at a demonstration outside of a Virginia golf course.

Carl Bernstein names 21 GOP senators he says 'repeatedly expressed contempt' for Trump

Veteran Watergate sleuth Carl Bernstein took to Twitter to specifically “out” 21 Republican senators who he says have privately expressed contempt for President Donald Trump.

Montgomery County Executive calls for Phase 1 rollback

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced a host of new restrictions last week as the state saw a new resurgence of the novel coronavirus – but at least one county executive is saying that’s not enough.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to launch 'compliance units' this week amid COVID-19 surge

As coronavirus cases continue to climb in the DMV and across the country, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to hold a press briefing on the state's response to the surge today at 4 p.m.

GSA officially recognizes Biden as president-elect, clearing way for transition

The federal General Services Administration on Monday officially recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, clearing the way for him to begin a formal presidential transition and handover of power.

Who is Avril Haines, Joe Biden’s director of national intelligence nominee?

President-elect Joe Biden made history once again Monday after he nominated Avril Haines to serve as the director of national intelligence — the first woman to serve in the key role.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announces 'Phase 2 adjustments' as COVID-19 cases continue to rise

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health announced new coronavirus restrictions, or Phase 2 adjustments, on Monday in an effort to slow the spread of the virus, which has made a resurgence in the District and the U.S. in the past weeks.

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny tests positive for COVID-19

Reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny has tested positive for the new coronavirus, his representative said Monday.