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First LookWhy Barr says no to special counsel on election, Hunter BidenOutgoing U.S. Attorney General William Barr broke with President Donald Trump again when he said there was no reason to appoint a special counsel to look into claims about election fraud or the tax investigation of Hunter Biden.
‘Our last, best chance’ to heal Senate, says key Biden allyPresident-elect Joe Biden has made cross-aisle outreach a core goal. Sen. Chris Coons, a key ally, sees some cause for optimism.
First LookDemocrats' challenge: Fill cabinet amid slim House majorityA poor showing by congressional Democrats in the November elections presents a challenge for President-elect Joe Biden as he looks to fill his cabinet: many of the top Democratic minds are already employed, holding on to a slim majority in the House of Representatives.
‘We have been re-written into history’: Tribes cheer Interior secretary pickIf confirmed, Rep. Deb Haaland would become the first Native Cabinet secretary – giving tribes an access to power not seen since the 18th century.
First LookCongress agrees on $900 billion US economic relief packageCongressional negotiators finalized a U.S. economic relief package, including a $300 per week extra jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment.
First LookCyberattack: Pompeo says ‘clearly’ Russia; Trump tweets ‘China’In his first comments on the matter, Mr. Trump scoffed at the focus on the Kremlin and downplayed the cyberattack, which the nation’s cybersecurity agency has warned posed a “grave” risk.
In Georgia, GOP candidates hitch wagons to ‘fraud’ narrativeAs Georgia hurtles toward Jan. 5 runoff elections that will determine control of the U.S. Senate, Republicans are still warring over November’s vote.
First LookWhat eviction protections look like at the US state levelAs Congress works on another COVID-19 financial relief package, some states are introducing their own eviction protections on top of the federal government's proposals. They come at a cost, however – and at a time when state tax revenues are down.
Will election become a new ‘lost cause’ for evangelical conservatives?A “lost cause” narrative around the 2020 election is arising among religious conservatives that is reminiscent of the South after the Civil War.
Politics WatchWhy Biden isn't just 'getting the old gang back together'Many of the president-elect's Cabinet picks featured in the Obama administration. But Joe Biden's White House will mix experience with unprecedented diversity.
First LookBiden's blueprint for a working in a virus-free White HouseThere is one workplace in the U.S. where employees can't rely on Zoom for secure, remote work: the White House. The cautious approach of the Biden administration is already forging new ground in balancing off-site and in-person work.
‘Am I going to be evicted?’ Answer now may hinge on Congress.Jucosta Wilson and her husband face a court date just before Christmas over possible eviction. Millions of other renters are also at risk.
First Look'The election is over': GOP, McConnell move to accept Biden winThe Electoral College formally affirmed Joe Biden’s victory. Some GOP lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, publicly confirmed Mr. Biden's win. Others are holding out as President Donald Trump continues to try to overturn the election.
First LookNormally a dull affair, Joe Biden wins Electoral College voteAmid heightened security and COVID-19 precautions, electors in each state met Monday to cast their votes for president and vice president, officially handing the victory to President-elect Joe Biden and his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris.
First LookBarr resigns as US Attorney General amid tensions with TrumpAttorney General William Barr, one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest allies, submitted his letter of resignation on Monday and will leave before Christmas.
How will a Black Texas GOP chief nurture Trumpism after Trump?Retired Lt. Col. Allen West brings ideological firepower – and unbending conservative principle – to the job.
First LookHow Georgia GOP blends fraud claims with needed voter turnoutPresident Donald Trump and his supporters claim the presidential election was riddled with fraud, but are still asking Republican voters to show up for Georgia’s key Senate runoff vote. Despite mixed messages, voters seem keen to cast their ballots.
First LookObama alumni reunited as Biden fills out CabinetPresident-elect Joe Biden, facing the worst public health crisis in a century and a flagging economy, is putting a premium on past experience. But both Republicans and progressive Democrats are skeptical of some Obama-era veterans.
Trump, a Texas lawsuit, and democracy’s futureTexas filed a lawsuit aimed at invalidating four states’ election results. It could be classified as hardball politics. But many say it is flatly anti-democratic.
FocusAs pandemic surges, where do ‘front-liners,’ business owners find hope?The coronavirus has inflicted an emotional toll that can extend to what’s known as moral injury. Here’s how some people address a hope deficit.
