POLITICS
NYC Councilman's Big Thanksgiving Defies COVID Rule as Cuomo Cutout Watches
A cutout of Governor Andrew Cuomo's head peered into Joe Borelli's home during a Thanksgiving gathering that broke a 10-person rule.
Who Should Get the COVID-19 Vaccine First? CDC to Hold Meeting Tuesday
Health workers, people over 65, or those with specific medical conditions are among the list of people who may receive the coronavirus vaccine first, should initial supplies be scarce.
Whole Foods CEO: 'Capitalism Is the Greatest Thing Humanity's Ever Done'
Company founder John Mackey made comments while promoting new book about "elevating humanity" through business.
Cyber Security Chief Fired by Trump Rejects Election Foreign Meddling Claim
Christopher Krebs, ex-head of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency told CBS "all votes in the United States of America are counted in the United States of America."
Belarus' Exiled Leader on Protests and the End to Lukashenko's Rule
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya tells Newsweek of her opposition fight against Alexander Lukashenko who hinted on Friday he may stand down.
Donald Trump Pardoning Himself Is Being Debated, but Is There Precedent?
The president has previously asserted that he has the power to self-pardon but would have no need to do so.
Dem Rep. Defends GOP Official After Trump Calls Him 'Enemy of the People'
"The president's attacks on our democracy continues to be appalling," Congresswoman Lucy McBath said.
Biden COVID Adviser: U.S. Could Be 'Struggling' to Find ICU Beds by NYE
Biden COVID adviser Dr. Celine Gounder pointed out that healthcare workers are "already exhausted" after fighting the pandemic for months.
GOP Tightens Grip on Georgia Senate Race Despite Boycott Threat: Bookmakers
Voters in the state will settle two runoffs on January 5 that will determine control of the U.S. Senate.
Would Donald Trump Pardoning Himself be an Admission of Guilt?
Speculation about the president issuing himself with a pardon has grown since the election on November 3.
Florida State Representative Says He's Thankful Joe Biden 'Lost' Election
The Trump campaign and his allies have made unsubstantiated claims that votes were stolen from the president.
CNN Commentator Says Trump Pardoning Himself Would Be Admission of Guilt
Speculation has mounted about the president issuing a self-pardon, but questions remain about its legality.
Trump to Campaign for Georgia Candidates as His Supporters Threaten Boycott
A number of pro-Trump Republicans have taken to Parler to discourage members of their own party from voting.
Trump Steps Toward Concession, Says Will Recognize Electoral College Vote
The Electoral College will meet on December 14 to cast their ballots for the next president and vice president.
After Trump Retweets Call to Pardon Himself, Fox News Asks 'Can He?'
"My understanding, the answer to that is no," said Reuters correspondent Jeff Mason.
'No Thanks!': Trump Slams Football Players Taking a Knee on Thanksgiving
Deshuan Watson of the Houston Texans and Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions were among players in the two teams that knelt before their Thanksgiving Day match.
List Shows Election Officials Who Died From COVID or Tested Positive
"Revall Burke—a Chicago, Illinois poll worker—died of COVID-19 two weeks after the state's primary election," Michael McDonald wrote on the list.
SCOTUS Decision on Religious Gatherings Praised by Faith Leaders
"I am grateful by the decision of the Justices of the United States Supreme Court, who have recognized the clear First Amendment violation and urgent need for relief in this case."
Julian Assange's Partner Begs Donald Trump to Pardon Him on Thanksgiving
"These are Julian's sons Max and Gabriel. They need their father. Our family needs to be whole again. I beg you, please bring him home for Christmas."
Bookmakers Are Still Taking Bets on Donald Trump Winning the Election
Betfair said in a statement shortly after the election that it had not closed the market yet as it was waiting for "clarity around ongoing vote counts, recounts and any potential legal challenges to the results."
Stimulus Plans Sidelined as Georgia Senate Runoffs Draw Focus, Says GOP Rep
Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) said party politics was getting in the way of an agreement being made amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Georgia GOP Official Named as Plaintiff by Sydney Powell Never Agreed to
Georgia's Cobb County GOP chairman added, "Guess this is what happens when you wait until the last minute."