Josh Hawley Burnishes 2024 Credentials With Stimulus, Election Fights
Hawley is the first senator to publicly announce his plans to object to the certification of Electoral College votes in January.
Marijuana Legalization 2021: These U.S. States Could Legalize Weed in 2021
Lawmakers in seven states are attempting to pass legislation that would ultimately legalize adult-use marijuana in the upcoming year.
GOP Lawmaker Asks Trump to Pardon Ex-Congressman, Calls DOJ 'Corrupt'
Arizona Representative Paul Gosar said Rick Renzi was "convicted by corrupt DOJ prosecutors who fabricated evidence."
TN Gov. Asks Trump for Emergency Declaration Following Nashville Explosion
Nashville Mayor John Cooper had issued a state of civil emergency on Friday after a vehicle explosion in downtown Nashville.
Nashville Mayor Calls 2020 City's Hardest Year After Multiple Disasters
"One more event in Nashville's 2020," Mayor John Cooper told reporters on Friday following a vehicle explosion in downtown Nashville.
GA Sec. of State Says He Supports GOP Push to End No-Excuse Absentee Voting
The push by Georgia Republicans would end a 15-year state law allowing for no-excuse absentee voting across the state.
Incoming CDC Director Warns of 'Dark' Days in January Due to COVID Surge
"I do think that we're going to have more deaths, more surge after the Christmas and New Year's holidays. And all of those are going to manifest around the end of January," Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Saturday.
Vaccine Rollout Mistake 'My Fault,' Admits Operation Warp Speed Official
"It was a planning error," said Gustave Perna on Saturday, after states learned they'll receive fewer doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine next week than they had been anticipating.
Minnesota AG Files Lawsuits Against Restaurants Defying Indoor Dining Ban
"We're just trying to survive," one restaurant owner told Newsweek Saturday after the legal action.
Lou Dobbs Airs Debunking of Election Fraud Claims Made on His Own Show
The segment Friday night followed Smartmatic issuing legal notices and retraction demands against Fox News, OAN and Newsmax for "publishing false and defamatory statements."
Texas Baptist Minister, a Republican, Loses License After Endorsing Biden
"Had I endorsed Donald Trump or kept my views to myself, I am sure I would still be a licensed Christian minister on the pathway to formal ordination," David Bumgardner said.
McConnell 'Optimistic' About Relief Package Deal as Dems Oppose Fed Limits
"I'm even more optimistic now than I was last night that a bipartisan bicameral framework for a major rescue package is very close at hand," the Senate majority leader said Friday.
North Carolina Church's Christmas Musical Results in 75 COVID Cases
The church has now suspended services and ministry activities for 30 days following the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Loeffler, Paul Among GOP Senators Undecided on Objecting to Biden's Win
Some House Republicans are planning to challenge the electors during the Senate and House joint session to count the votes on January 6. The House members will need one GOP senator to join them in their efforts to overturn the results, which would cause both chambers to meet separately to consider those objections.
COVID Testing Czar Scolds GOP Congressman-Elect for 'Phony Pandemic' Remark
"I will be happy to supply him technical assistance," Admiral Brett Giroir told CNN.
Wisconsin Official Fires Back at GOP Committee Over Recount Reimbursements
"We're not a contractor Trump and his allies in the WIGOP can stiff," said Dane County Board Chair Analiese Eicher.
AOC and David Perdue Spar on Twitter Ahead of Georgia Runoff Elections
In response to Perdue's tweet on debating in Georgia, Ocasio-Cortez grills the senator on "curiously well-timed stocks" traded during his term.
GOP Senator Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on 'Nonsense' Election Reversal Bid
"American who cares about the rule of law should take comfort that the Supreme Court — including all three of President Trump's picks — closed the book on the nonsense," he said.
Stimulus Checks on Way in Michigan County as Americans Await COVID Relief
The $500 checks are available to residents working in fitness, entertainment and food service venues who have been affected by COVID-19 lockdowns.
5-Year-Old Accidentally Killed by Playmate After Loaded Gun Left Unattended
Police said the two young girls were playing with a loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson before the tragic shooting.
Four More Executions Are Scheduled Before Biden's Inauguration
The four inmates scheduled for execution in the weeks before Biden's inauguration are Alfredo Bourgeois, Lisa Montgomery, Cory Johnson and Dustin John Higgs.
'Killing Spree': Theologian Calls Out Catholic Participation in Executions
The essay's authors noted that, prior to the Trump administration's resumption of federal executions after a 17-year hiatus, only three people had been executed by the government in the last 50 years.
Brandon Bernard Was First Execution During Lame Duck Period in 130 Years
An emergency stay of execution was denied by the Supreme Court on Thursday, just hours before Bernard was executed.
3 Major U.S. Airlines Have Banned Over 1,200 Passengers for No Masks
While Delta has banned nearly 700 passengers from future flights for refusing to wear masks, United and JetBlue have banned 435 and 88 passengers, respectively.
Anti-Mask Protesters Force Idaho Health Commission to Postpone Vote
Less than fifteen minutes into the meeting, Boise Police requested that it be adjourned after hundreds of protesters gathered outside of Central District Health building.
GA Gov Kemp Suffers Falling Approval Rating Amid Trump Election Pressure
Kemp's approval rating among Georgia Republicans since Election Day has fallen from 86 percent to 77 percent, according to a Morning Consult poll released Saturday.
GA State Senator Facing Death Threats Following Election Results
Senator Elena Parent says she was notified that her home address and other personal information were leaked following her participation in Georgia's Senate hearings this week.
Video Shows Passengers Applauding as Anti-Masker Escorted Off Flight
The passenger was placed on a "Prevent Departure List" by the company.
About 90 Percent of Congressional GOP Still Won't Say Who Won the Election
Just 25 of 249 congressional Republicans said in a Washington Post survey that they acknowledge Biden's victory over Trump.
Ga. Election Worker Speaks Out After Falsely Accused of Destroying Ballot
Throughout election week, Lawrence Sloan was responsible for processing absentee ballots with a team at the State Farm Arena in Fulton County.