Barr To Leave DOJ Before Christmas
Attorney General William Barr will be leaving the Justice Department before Christmas. President Trump tweeted that Barr will be replaced by the Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.
Politics & Government
William Barr To Step Down As Attorney General Before Christmas
Trump said he and Barr had a "very nice meeting" Monday and that their "relationship has been a very good one." Barr started out as a loyalist, but his relationship with the president frayed.
Pastor Of Black Church Defaced In Protests: 'An Assault On Our Historical Resolve'
Black Lives Matters signs from two historic Black churches were destroyed. William Lamar IV says his congregation will keep its "desire to make this nation what it claims to be, but never has been."
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Addresses Security Threat To Electoral College Vote
Michigan electors cast their votes for Joe Biden at the State Capitol today, in the face of security concerns. The state has seen several demonstrations against President-elect Joe Biden's win.
Latest On The Electoral College Vote
The Electoral College will vote on Monday to affirm Joe Biden's victory over President Trump. NPR discusses the latest on the vote and what comes next.
Electoral College Meets To Cast Official Presidential Ballots
Electoral College members met on Monday in every state to cast official presidential ballots and to affirm Joe Biden's election. Biden is expected to address the nation.
News Of The Day: U.S. Begins Vaccinations; Electoral College To Affirm Voting Results
As health care workers started administering the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine across the U.S., Electoral College members met in every state to affirm the 2020 election results.
Lawmakers Split Over Liability Protections In Pandemic Relief Bill Negotiations
A standoff over pandemic-related liability protections for businesses has emerged as one of the biggest sticking points holding up the much-needed coronavirus relief bill.
Who Are Electors And How Do They Get Picked?
Electors are picked by state parties, and in most states they are bound to follow the popular vote and made to sign pledges or be threatened with fines and even criminal action.
Biden Team Response To Controversial Op-Ed 'Clearly A Political Strategy,' Editor Says
Paul Gigot, editorial page editor of The Wall Street Journal, writes, "There's nothing like playing the race or gender card to stifle criticism."