Politics
Fact Check: Did Trump Pass the Largest Tax Cut in History, as He Says?
In Donald Trump's final speech as president Wednesday, he reflected on his administration's accomplishments. Afterward, his speech was met with backlash online with allegations that he lied.
Colorado's Largest Newspaper Defends Lauren Boebert From Unfounded Attacks
In an op-ed published Wednesday, The Denver Post defended the Republican congresswoman from a wave of social media attacks in wake of the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Biden Directly Appeals to Trump Supporters, Pledges to Be President for All
In his inaugural address, the new president made an appeal to Donald Trump's supporters, urging the country to come together after a bitter election battle
57 Percent of Voters Say Trump Did Not 'Make America Great Again'
President Donald Trump will exit the White House with a historically low approval rating, and a majority of Americans saying that he failed to deliver on his famed slogan.
Donald Trump, in Final Farewell Speech, Says 'We Will be Back in Some Form'
Donald Trump's presidency is coming to a close, but Trump had a message for his supporters before departing for Florida, where he will take up his post-presidency residence: "We love you. We will be back in some form."
Here Are Donald Trump's Reasons for Pardoning Lil Wayne
The rapper was expected to face a prison sentence of up to 10 years after pleading guilty to a weapon possession charge.
Fact Check: Did Biden's Health Pick Put COVID Patients Into Nursing Homes?
On Tuesday, Joe Biden announced Dr. Rachel Levine, Pennsylvania's current secretary of health, as his pick for secretary of health. If confirmed, Levine would be the first transgender federal official.
Trump Urges U.S. to 'Pray' for Country's Continued Success in Farewell
"We are—and must always be—a land of hope, of light and of glory to all the world," Trump said. "This week, we inaugurate a new administration and pray for its success in keeping America safe and prosperous."
Biden Delivers Love Letter to Delaware, Remembers Son as He Leaves for D.C.
"In our family, the values we share, the character we strive for, the way we view the world—it all comes from home, from Delaware."
Stephen Colbert Says Donald Trump's Pardons Are His Only Successful Busines
"There's reportedly a lucrative market for pardons," Colbert joked during his Monday night monologue, with the president reportedly due to pardon more than 100 people.
Trump Reveals Who He Wants Statues to Honor in National Garden
What do Kobe Bryant, Bob Hope and Thomas Jefferson have in common? They are among the more than 200 names President Donald Trump has recommended to be honored in a yet-to-be created National Garden of American Heroes.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Won't Attend Joe Biden's Inauguration
Controversial Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene won't be attending the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden this week.
Kamala Harris Will Use Tiebreaker Vote, But Wants More Consensus
The vice president-elect said she hoped "common ground" would be found in the Senate to do the work of the American people.
Pressure on Ted Cruz Grows as Third Texas Newspaper Calls for Him to Resign
The El Paso Times became the latest newspaper to call for the Republican's ouster from the upper chamber.
Nancy Pelosi's Stolen Laptop Sparks 'Burn After Reading' Comparisons
The FBI is investigating evidence that a woman stole Nancy Pelosi's laptop and was planning on selling it to Russian intelligence prompting comparisons to the Coen brothers' movie "Burn After Reading".
What Joe Biden Has Promised To Do on His First Day as President
The president-elect plans to reverse the so-called "Muslim ban" and the exit from the Paris Climate Accords.
Gavin Newsom, Facing Recall, Accelerates Sluggish Vaccine Rollout
Slightly more than 1.3 million people in California had received a COVID-19 vaccine by Saturday.
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.
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.
To Reverse Trump's Policies, Biden Should Acknowledge Trump's Bigotry
President-elect Joe Biden's Department of Justice should identify and rescind every Trump-era immigration policy motivated by discriminatory intent.
AOC Moves Stimulus Check Goalposts As Joe Biden Punts for Top-Up to $2,000
The New York representative poured cold water on Biden's proposed $1,400 boost to current checks.
Joe Biden's Economic Stimulus Plan Includes $15 Minimum Wage
President-elect Joe Biden will unveil a sweeping $1.9 trillion economic and coronavirus relief package during a public address Thursday evening that provides for additional stimulus checks for most Americans and a ramped up COVID-19 testing and vaccines.
Donald Trump's Senior Adviser Hopes President Runs Again in 2024
Jason Miller, who advised Donald Trump during the 2016 and 2020 campaigns, said a decision had not yet been made on whether he would stand in 2024.
What Joe Biden's Stimulus Plan Is Likely to Include
The president-elect is expected to offer $2,000 direct stimulus payments in his relief proposals.
Kansas City Newspaper Urges Mike Pompeo to 'Stay Away' from Home State
The newspaper said: "America will be better when he leaves office. Kansas will be much better if he decides to stay away from his adopted home state forever."
Liz Cheney Resignation Calls Prompt Fresh Split in the GOP
The Wyoming congresswoman faces a petition calling for her ouster after she voted to impeach Trump.
Fact Check: Did Capitol Rioters Face a Weaker Law Presence Than BLM?
Comparisons ignited on social media from photos from the Capitol Hill riots next to a photo from a Black Lives Matter protests in Washington last June 2.
McConnell Reportedly Pleased With Impeachment, Could Assure Conviction
Amid an increasingly fractured relationship with the president, the Senate majority leader could pave the way for Trump's impeachment conviction.
Sacha Baron Cohen Welcomes Trump YouTube Ban, Urges Permanent Removal
Trump's YouTube channel has been suspended for one week after the company said a recent video incited violence.
Google Will Block All Political Advertising After Capitol Riot
The ban will be in place until at least January 21, after Joe Biden is inaugurated as president.