2020 Election
The latest on the 2020 election race shows a potentially tight race between the Republican nominee, incumbent President Donald Trump, and the Democratic nominee, former Vice President Joe Biden. In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won a majority of the Electoral College with 304 votes over Hillary Clinton's 227, however, Clinton won the popular vote by nearly three percent.
Trump Did Not Shout 'Fire!'
Any attempt to analogize President Donald Trump's recent inflammatory speech to the very different act of shouting "Fire!" in a crowded theater is either self-deceptive or self-serving.
Asteroid Bigger than Empire State to Pass Earth as Trump Presidency Ends
The space rock, estimated to measure up to 1,345 feet in diameter, is set to pass Earth on January 17.
Nearly 70% of Americans Don't Want Trump to Remain in Politics, Poll Shows
As he prepares to leave office, Trump's job approval is the lowest of his presidency as roughly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how he's handled being president.
Trump's Approval Rating Bottoms Out at Lowest Ever, A Week After Riot
Trump voters who rank the president's post-election as poor have doubled since November.
Trump's White House Exodus Begins as Photos Show Boxes Being Hauled Away
Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are set to leave the White House, and boxes have been pictured outside the offices of his staff, which includes the president's daughter Ivanka and son-in-law, Jared Kushner.
When Will Biden's $1,400 Stimulus Checks Arrive? What We Know So Far
The president-elect announced he would provide direct payments worth $1,400 to eligible Americans as part of his new coronavirus relief bill.
Melania Trump Releases Video Reflecting on Legacy of Her White House Work
"As the legacy of #BeBest comes to a close at the @WhiteHouse, we must continue to give a voice to our Nation's children and the issues that impact their lives," Melania tweeted on Friday.
Man Who Made $100 Bet on Trump Winning Election Sued for Refusing To Pay
Sean Hynes, a Trump supporter from Pinellas County, suggested the bet via Facebook with Jeffrey Costa, an acquaintance from his time in Atlanta and a staunch Joe Biden supporter.
Larry Rendall Brock Jr., Capitol Rioter Seen With Zip Ties, Freed by Judge
Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton on Thursday said he would release the former lieutenant colonel, 53, to home confinement.
5 GOP Sens Will Consider Convicting Trump. Here's Where Some Others Stand
Whether the outgoing president will be convicted for "incitement of insurrection" is truly an unknown, as Trump's former firewall of GOP support on Capitol Hill has diminished significantly since helping to incite the January 6 riot.
Twitter Under Pressure Over 'Double Standards' After Trump, MAGA Crackdown
The president's account has been silenced, but experts say Twitter's problems with how it moderates content, including from world leaders, is far from over.
Most Americans Think Trump Bears Responsibility for Capitol Attack: Poll
Fifty-six percent of U.S. adults think Trump should be removed from office and disqualified from running for a federal post again in the future.
When Are We Getting Third Stimulus Checks? Payments Face Senate Battle
President Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the Senate is expected to cause further delays for the approval of the $2,000 direct payment to Americans.
AOC, Omar and Twitter Sued for $88 Million for 'Suffering' Due to Trump Ban
The lawsuit is seeking the reinstatement of the president's Twitter account and a ban on AOC's and Omar's.
Harris Says Biden Administration 'Cannot Yield' to Inauguration Threats
The vice president-elect commented on the upcoming inauguration and the increased security detail around it, following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
With Trump Defeated and Twitterless, His Attacks on Biden Finally Cease
The president had long persisted with attacks on his soon-to-be-successor, though now a lack of outlets and his desire to counter a backlash following January 6 have stifled such slights against Joe Biden.
Dave Bautista Places $20,000 Bounty on Individuals Who Defaced Manatee
The WWE-wrestler-turned-Hollywood actor took to Twitter to issue the reward, telling his followers he will donate a large sum toward finding the culprit.
'Little Baron Trump' Author Wrote Book About Republic-Ending Capitol Attack
People are discussing the books' eerie coincidences online in the wake of the Capitol riot on January 6.
$2,000 Stimulus Check Update, Joe Biden Pushes for Third Set of Payments
The proposed coronavirus relief package includes around $1 trillion in direct relief to American families.
Pence Greets Troops Guarding U.S. Capitol as Trump Lays Low in White House
The vice president told the troops to have a "safe inauguration" and thanked them for their service.
Jimmy Kimmel Lambasts Rudy Giuliani for Getting Snubbed by Trump
"Working for Trump and expecting to get paid is like having dinner with Chris Christie and expecting a doggie bag," Kimmel joked on Thursday night.
Left-wing Activist Charged in Capitol Riot
Utah man who claimed he was in Washington as a journalist was filmed yelling "let's burn this s**t down" to crowd at Capitol.
Trump's Parting Shot To China Should Be Full U.S. Recognition of Taiwan
Trump could both box in his successor and solidify his recalibration of U.S.-China policy with one brilliant diplomatic move.
Trump Senate Trial Threatens Biden's Push for Unity, Cabinet Appointments
Democrat faces focus being drawn elsewhere as he looks to set the nation on a course of his choosing.
'Republican Mob' Was Once an Oxymoron, Now It's a Reality
As the Trump presidency ends, it is clear that a majority of Republicans have abandoned their party's historic policies and temperament.
Biden and JFK: More Similar Than You Think
John F. Kennedy and Joe Biden possess striking similar experiences, outlooks and practices that are instructive and, quite comforting, when we think about the next four years.
Republicans Lay Ground for Battle in Congress over Biden Stimulus Plan
One Republican lawmaker complained that an increase to the minimum wage would hurt small businesses.
Americans Back Liz Cheney's Trump Criticism After Capitol Violence: Poll
The House GOP conference chair has faced calls to resign from that position by some colleagues who objected to her stance.
Capitol Rioters Intent 'Was to Capture and Assassinate' Elected Officials
Affidavit states so-called "QAnon Shaman" was part of a violent mob who plotted to attack "traitors" in government.
Gavin Newsom Deploys 1,000 National Guard Troops Over Fears of Civil Unrest
The California Highway Patrol and Department of General Services have also installed a 6-foot chain link fence around the perimeter of the State Capitol in Sacramento.
