Facing Pushback on Defense Secretary Pick, Biden Makes Case for Gen. Austin
Facing bipartisan pushback, President-elect Joe Biden has set out to defend his pick for defense secretary, describing the retired four-star general as a "leader of extraordinary character, courage, experience and accomplishment" more than a month out from a potentially contentious U.S. Senate confirmation fight.
Civil Rights Leaders Urge Biden to Pick a Black Attorney General Nominee
Several prominent civil rights leaders are urging President-elect Joe Biden to nominate a Black person to be his attorney general, citing pressing issues like voting rights, police violence and prison concerns that disproportionately have affected the Black community.
Trump Uses COVID Vaccine Summit to Pressure GOP Over Election Outcome
Though the Tuesday event was about vaccines, President Donald Trump repeatedly implored for someone to have the "courage" to help him stay in power.
Trump's Ambiguous COVID Vaccine Order Aims to Give Americans First Access
According to the White House, the order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide priority access to COVID-19 vaccines to Americans.
Will President Donald Trump Get COVID-19 Vaccine?
It's unclear whether President Donald Trump will join the growing list of officials hoping to instill public confident in COVID-19 vaccines by being among the first to publicly take them.
Trump 2024 Bid Would Give Access to Campaign Cash, Social Media Leeway
President Donald Trump has been hinting that he may launch a 2024 campaign, after losing out on a second term to Democratic rival Joe Biden, but aside from reclaiming the highest office in the land another run for president could offer several other perks.
Corporations OK, But Biden Inaugural Won't Be Fueled By Oil and Gas Money
The inaugural festivities will likely be fueled by millions from corporations and special interest groups, as well as individual contributions from wealthy supporters.
White House Defends Holiday Parties, Despite CDC Guidelines, Superspreaders
The White House is moving forward with plans to host nearly two dozen large holiday gatherings in the coming weeks, despite CDC recommendations against doing so as coronavirus cases surge across the country.
Auditor Demands $2,000 from Ole Miss Professor Who Skipped Class to Protest
Mississippi's state auditor is demanding a tenured university professor pay nearly $2,000 after he canceled classes to take part in a national protest against racial inequality two days in September.
Trump Sees COVID-19 Vaccine As His Legacy, White House Adviser Says
Key members of the Trump administration and its Operation Warp Speed project say they are confident efforts to develop coronavirus vaccines will remain full-speed-ahead as the White House prepares to transition to the Biden administration, despite the president's frustrations.
Biden Is Now Getting Intel Briefings; Here's What That Means
President-elect Joe Biden is now receiving the Presidential Daily Brief—gaining access to the classified rundown of the nation's top security intelligence for the first time on Monday.
Trump Again Claims He Won Election During Meeting with Pennsylvania GOP
President Trump on Wednesday gave his lengthiest remarks about the election since Joe Biden was declared the winner, by calling into a meeting that Pennsylvania's GOP state senators held to question the election results.
How to Watch, Live Stream Trump Team's Hearing in Pennsylvania Wednesday
President Donald Trump has apparently canceled plans to join his legal team in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania today for a meeting with the state's Republican senators about the election.
Conservative, Liberal Judges Agree in Tossing Trump's Election Lawsuits
Judges with ties to Republicans and ones with ties to Democrats have both continuously rejected arguments from President Donald Trump over the election of his Democratic rival Joe Biden.
Joe Biden Crosses 80 Million Votes, 10 Million More Than Obama Got
President-elect Joe Biden has received more than 80 million votes in his election bid—more than any candidate in history.
Trump Falsely Claims He Won Election in Briefing 2 Weeks After Election
President Donald Trump hasn't taken reporters' questions in 17 days.
Obama Slams 'Crazy Conspiracy Theories' about Biden, Clinton
Former President Barack Obama denounces "crazy conspiracy theories" and "truth decay" in a new interview with the BBC.
La. Rep.Cedric Richmond Leaving Congress to Serve in Biden Administration
Richmond, a Louisiana Democrat who has been a key ally of Joe Biden during his campaign for president, is leaving Congress to take a top adviser role in the Biden White House.
Biden Calls on Congress to Expedite Stimulus That's Stalled for Months
President-elect Joe Biden is pressing Congress to fast-track another coronavirus stimulus package after a months-long standoff between House Democrats and Senate Republicans.
Maryland's GOP Governor Hogan Says 'Time Has Come' for Trump to Concede
Governor Larry Hogan has joined a growing chorus of GOP figures calling for President Donald Trump to concede the presidential election and make way for Democrat Joe Biden's transition.
20M COVID-19 Vaccines Could Be Distributed in U.S. Next Month
The health expert leading the federal government's coronavirus medical research efforts expects that millions of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine will be ready to distribute to the most at-risk populations next month.
What Polls Say About David Perdue vs Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate Runoff
Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue and Democratic rival Jon Ossoff are locked in a heated battle in one of two Georgia Senate races heading to a January runoff.
What the Polls Say About Loeffler vs. Warnock in Georgia Senate Runoff
Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler and Democratic challenger Raphael Warnock are locked in a heated battle that could determine the Senate majority.
Fauci Optimistic About COVID-19 Vaccine, Says High-Risk Could Get in Decemb
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, said he believes a new breakthrough coronavirus vaccine could be available to the most vulnerable populations before the end of the year, if all goes smoothly through the final stages.
Celebrities' Politics Factored in Trump Administration's PSA Plans
When vetting celebrities for a new $250 million coronavirus public service announcement campaign, the Trump administration weighed past political statements and whether any negative comments had been publicly made about President Donald Trump, new documents obtained by Democratic House leaders show.
2020 Political Ad Spending Shatters Records
Campaigns have spent more money on political ads this cycle than ever before—topping $8 billion with less than a week left until Election Day.
Trump Responds to 'Anonymous' Reveal: 'Who is Miles Taylor?'
"Who is Miles Taylor?" Trump tweeted Wednesday. "Said he was 'anonymous', but I don't know him—never even heard of him."
White House, Trump Campaign Lash out at Ex-Aide Unveiled as 'Anonymous'
Former Homeland Security Chief of Staff Miles Taylor has revealed he is the previously unidentified author of a New York Times op-ed and book critical of the Trump administration.
Poll: Trump trails Biden in Georgia, a GOP Stronghold for Nearly 3 Decades
Biden's campaign is building up steam in Georgia, a state where the GOP holds every statewide office.
Some Pennsylvania Voters Think Joe Biden is Repeating Clinton's Mistakes
During radio segments Newsweek took part in this week, voters who identified themselves as life-long Democrats until 2016 said Trump's frequent trips to the state persuaded them to vote for him then, and they are sticking with him this time around.