How Republicans Are Reacting To Biden's Victory
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday. But President Trump and many of his allies continue to deny the election results.
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John Kerry, Biden's Pick For Climate Envoy, To Face Big Challenge On Climate Change
In his future role as climate envoy, John Kerry will face the daunting challenge of trying to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. and navigating between climate activists and skeptics.
Bernie Sanders On Coronavirus Relief Bill
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont about his concerns regarding the bipartisan pandemic relief legislation.
Right-Wing Embrace Of Conspiracy Is 'Mass Radicalization,' Experts Warn
Terrorism analysts warn that the country's polarization isn't just damaging to U.S. politics — it's a national security threat.
'Electoral College Has Spoken': McConnell Belatedly Congratulates Biden On Win
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledged Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as president- and vice president-elect on Tuesday for the first time. McConnell spoke with Biden later in the day.
As Democracy Holds, Trump Finds Himself Increasingly Isolated
The Electoral College reaffirmed that Joe Biden is president-elect, but the current president continues not to accept it, threatening to undermine President-elect Joe Biden's legitimacy.
Inauguration Day, From Home: Biden Team Plans Celebration Amid COVID-19
President-elect Joe Biden's team will include producers of major televised political and entertainment events — as well as a chief medical adviser, due to the pandemic risks.
Will Jeffrey Rosen, William Barr's Replacement, Withstand White House Pressure?
Jeffrey Rosen will lead the Justice Department for the final weeks of the Trump presidency as the White House presses officials to do more to investigate politically sensitive cases.
Cooper Urges Stronger Enforcement Of State COVID-19 Restrictions
Governor Roy Cooper's administration has sent a letter to local elected officials asking for more rigid enforcement of the state's COVID-19 restrictions.