McConnell rejects standalone $2,000 checks, ties increase to other Trump requests
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked an attempt to vote on the $2,000 stimulus checks, but reintroduced the $1,400 increase — with a catch.
Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff receive COVID-19 vaccine
The vice president-elect received her shot on camera as part of efforts to build public trust in the coronavirus vaccine.
Judge blocks attempted voter purge in two Georgia counties ahead of runoffs
The boards of elections in two Georgia counties targeted more than 4,000 registered voters ahead of the January 5 runoffs.
Biden warns vaccine distribution plans are "falling far behind"
Biden says Americans need to brace for a "very tough period for our nation."
House overrides Trump's veto of $740 billion defense funding bill
The annual defense policy bill must pass both chambers of Congress with two-thirds majorities.
DeWine and Whitmer fight "common enemy" during pandemic
Whitmer said "in lieu of a broader national strategy, it really was on us to navigate" the coronavirus pandemic.
Gottlieb sees "grim month ahead" as virus surges along coasts
Cases are rising in Massachusetts, California, New York and Florida, Gottlieb said.
Nashville mayor sees "a lot of momentum" in bombing investigation
Mayor John Cooper predicted "a lot of questions will be answered relatively soon."
How does Congress count electoral votes?
Congress will convene in a joint session January 6 to count electoral votes from each state and the District of Columbia and reaffirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory.
Joe Biden introduces Miguel Cardona as pick to lead Education Department
Cardona is Connecticut's commissioner of education.
Biden blasts Trump's handling of massive cyberattack
Mr. Biden spoke from Wilmington, Delaware, about the cyberattack that targeted numerous government agencies.
Trump meets with GOP allies on longshot bid to challenge electoral votes
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows confirmed the meeting, teasing "stay tuned."
Congress passes massive COVID relief and government funding bill
The $900 billion aid package was added to a $1.4 trillion spending bill that funds the government through September.
Barr breaks with Trump over cyberattack and naming special counsels
Barr said the probe involving Hunter Biden is "being handled responsibly and professionally."
House Democrats issue subpoenas in probe of interference at CDC
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis said "efforts to interfere with scientific work at CDC were far more extensive and dangerous than previously known."