Ossoff to win Georgia U.S. Senate runoff against Perdue, AP projects
Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff will win his U.S. Senate runoff against Republican incumbent Sen. David Perdue, The Associated Press projects.
Democratic challenger Jon Ossoff will win his U.S. Senate runoff against Republican incumbent Sen. David Perdue, The Associated Press projects.
McConnell scolds GOP electoral vote objectors, says overturning results would ‘damage our republic forever’
Moments after the Senate retired to its chamber, McConnell said overruling the presidential election would “damage our republic forever.”
Moments after the Senate retired to its chamber, McConnell said overruling the presidential election would “damage our republic forever.”
Joe Biden to nominate judge Merrick Garland as attorney general
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.
Crowds flood DC for pro-Trump rallies near White House
Supporters of President Donald Trump flooded Washington, D.C. Wednesday to cheer on the president's claims of election fraud as Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Supporters of President Donald Trump flooded Washington, D.C. Wednesday to cheer on the president's claims of election fraud as Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
National Security Officials briefed on threat to fly plane into US Capitol to avenge death of Iranian general
Senior national security officials said they have been briefed about a threat that a plane would crash into the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, but told Fox News that the threat did not seem to be "credible."
Senior national security officials said they have been briefed about a threat that a plane would crash into the Capitol in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, but told Fox News that the threat did not seem to be "credible."
Pelosi says Schiff, 3 others to lead Dems in Electoral College certification challenges
Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren, Jamie Raskin and Joe Neguse will lead Democrats in the "Constitutional, historical and thematic justification for respecting the will of the people," Pelosi wrote in an open letter to colleagues
Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren, Jamie Raskin and Joe Neguse will lead Democrats in the "Constitutional, historical and thematic justification for respecting the will of the people," Pelosi wrote in an open letter to colleagues
Democrat Raphael Warnock wins Senate race; 2nd too early to call
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Electoral College vote count: What will happen in Congress when Republicans object?
In a joint session of Congress designed as a ceremonial affirmation to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, some Republicans — but hardly all of them — are vowing to object to voting results in one or more states. Despite no evidence, they accuse the elections of being fraudulent.
In a joint session of Congress designed as a ceremonial affirmation to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, some Republicans — but hardly all of them — are vowing to object to voting results in one or more states. Despite no evidence, they accuse the elections of being fraudulent.
At least 8 GOP state senators not wearing masks while being sworn in
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates. The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.
Black Lives Matter DC calls on city to shut down right-wing protesters, tells counter-protesters to stay home
Black Lives Matter D.C. is calling on city leaders to shut down right-wing activists who are expected to flock to the nation’s capital this week in an effort to protest the 2020 elections results.
Black Lives Matter D.C. is calling on city leaders to shut down right-wing activists who are expected to flock to the nation’s capital this week in an effort to protest the 2020 elections results.
Biden says Democratic victories in Georgia Senate runoffs would lead to $2,000 stimulus checks
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Will you receive a third stimulus check?
Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
Trump to award Medal of Freedom to allies Rep. Devin Nunes and Rep. Jim Jordan
President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.
President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.
Georgia Senate runoff races: Why they matter and what you need to know
The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Trump-appointed US attorney resigns in Georgia
The top federal prosecutor in Atlanta left his position Monday, a day after an audio recording was made public in which President Donald Trump called him a "never-Trumper."
The top federal prosecutor in Atlanta left his position Monday, a day after an audio recording was made public in which President Donald Trump called him a "never-Trumper."
House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
What to expect as Georgia counts votes in tight Senate runoff races
Here are some things to keep in mind as the polls close Tuesday night.
Here are some things to keep in mind as the polls close Tuesday night.
Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.
Congress starts new session amid COVID pandemic, Biden's win
Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session.
Congress convened Sunday for the start of a new session.
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.
Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker.