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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.
Amy Klobuchar Slams Trump's Stimulus Veto As Dems Push to Amend Bill
Senator Amy Klobuchar suggested Trump's veto of the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill was purposely timed to come as most federal aid expires at the end of the year.
Rand Paul Hopes Trump Vetoes COVID Stimulus After President Attacks Bill
But the Republican senator said Trump's call for $2,000 stimulus checks is a "really foolish, eggheaded, left-wing, socialist idea."
What Happens if Trump Vetoes the Second Stimulus Bill?
In a video, the president railed against the legislation for not providing enough in direct payments to Americans.
Action Needs to Be Taken to Avoid Accidental U.S.-China Conflict: Report
Experts assembled by the National Committee on American Foreign Policy agreed that relations between China and Taiwan were locked in a "downward spiral."
Trump Administration to Begin Departing White House in 2 Weeks, Email Says
The internal White House email was sent despite efforts by the president and his GOP allies to overturn the election's results.
Rescinding the Mexico City Policy is Bad for America, Bad for the World
As millions of Americans are hurting because of the coronavirus, Biden appears hell-bent on cancelling an extraordinarily effective and life-giving policy.
What Biden Has Said About a Third Stimulus Check Once He Becomes President
The president-elect said he would push for a third stimulus package next year.
Teachers Blast Biden's Education Secretary Pick: 'A Slap in the Face'
Teachers were disappointed to learn Connecticut's education commissioner was tapped, citing his limited experience teaching in a classroom.
GOP Signal Latest Stimulus Will Be The Last, Despite Push From Biden, Dems
President-elect Joe Biden and congressional Democrats have suggested the recently passed stimulus is only a stepping stone meant to act as a "down payment," but Republicans don't see it that way.
What Will Happen to the POTUS Twitter Account in 2021?
It's still very unclear whether the @POTUS account under Biden will be reset back to zero followers or if he will retain all of Trump's followers.
Joe Biden Blasts Trump's Handling of Cyberattack Targeting U.S. Agencies
President-elect Joe Biden slammed President Donald Trump on Tuesday over Trump's "irrational downplaying" of a massive cybersecurity attack on the United States government.
Pressley Says Inmates Should Be Among Those 'Prioritized' for COVID Vaccine
"I'm going to continue to fight for our most vulnerable communities," the progressive lawmaker said.
Bernie Sanders Getting COVID Vaccine Spawns 'Bernie Gets a Tattoo' Memes
A photo of the Vermont senator getting vaccinated has inspired people on Twitter to joke that Sanders is actually a really big Titus Andronicus fan.
Newsmax TV Chief Predicts Overtaking Fox News, Says IPO is Possible
Newsmax TV chief Christopher Ruddy predicted that his network will overtake Fox News, and said an initial public offering is possible: "Fox News primetime is more right-wing than anything on Newsmax TV."
Trump Would've Won if Americans Knew Pandemic Was 'Almost Over': Gingrich
Newt Gingrich defended his refusal to acknowledge Joe Biden as the president-elect in an opinion piece Monday.
Dr. Birx to Retire After Family Gets 'Dragged Into' Thanksgiving Criticism
Birx will help President-elect Joe Biden's transition team in any role where she can be of use but will retire after a "period of time."
Over 60,000 Trump Supporters Plan To Attend Virtual 'Second Inauguration'
The Facebook group, titled "Donald J. Trump 2nd Presidential Inauguration Ceremony" has received over 327,000 responses, with more than 60,000 indicating that they plan to attend.
Our Next Ed Secretary Must Focus on Quality, Choice for Minority Students
Countless parents like me are working tirelessly to provide other families with quality education and a choice between schools.
Graham Insists He Likes Joe Biden but Won't Give Hunter Biden 'a Pass'
"I'm disappointed that Joe Biden let this happen," the Republican senator told Fox News.
'Trump Country' Radio Station Ditches Name, Changes It to 'Hell Yeah'
The Florida station told a local outlet that Joe Biden's team contacted it about changing the name, and it did so in fear of losing its license.
What Republicans and Democrats Lost in the Second Stimulus Bill
While Congress voted on Monday to approve the bill, Democrats and Republicans failed to reach agreements on a number of aspects.
GOP Rep Voices Willingness to Work With Biden On Further Stimulus
"We do need a stimulus bill. There's no question about it," Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick said.
The 'War on Christmas': A History of the Season's Biggest Cultural Debate
It wouldn't be the holidays without the annual talk about the so-called "War on Christmas." But when did this controversy actually start?
Majority of Biden's Cabinet Appointments So Far Are Obama Officials
Eleven of Biden's Cabinet appointments served in the Obama administration and three also served in the Clinton administration.
Stimulus Bill Tax Reliefs Draw Fire Due to Smaller Second Check
Republican Senator Josh Hawley is among the lawmakers who have said the direct payments agreed by Congress are not high enough.
Democrats, media fuel vaccine skepticism
Politicians screaming the phrase "science and data" presented neither to justify their latest mandates.
Trickle-Down Economics Doesn't Work but Build-up Does. Is Biden Listening?
The returns from major public investments are huge. The costs of not making them are astronomical.
Sanders to Push for Third Stimulus Check, Says $600 Second Round Not Enough
The Vermont senator has said he will call for more relief when Joe Biden enters the White House and the Senate is back in session next month.
Republicans, Democrats Who Voted Against Stimulus Bill Explain Why
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took issue with the time they had to read the 5,593-page relief package.