Biden Asks Fauci To Join His Team, Will Urge 100 Days Of Mask-Wearing
The president-elect also told CNN on Thursday he would ask Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration.
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Democrats Push 'Abolition Amendment' To Fully Erase Slavery From U.S. Constitution
Congressional Democrats seek to remove the "punishment" clause from the 13th Amendment which allows members of prison populations to be used as cheap and free labor.
In His Final Weeks, Trump Could Dole Out Many Pardons To Friends, Allies
The president could shield his allies from some prosecution. Critics say Trump is trying to help cronies — and maybe himself — escape accountability.
Conservative Businesses Seize Opportunity To Capitalize On Trump's Refusal To Concede
President Trump's refusal to concede has widened a rift between his supporters and mainstream media. And that has created a gold rush for some conservative businesses.
Trump Wants To Use Defense Bill To Dismantle Legal Protections For Tech Companies
President Trump is threatening to veto a bipartisan defense policy bill unless Congress adds language to hold social media sites legally liable for the way they police their platforms.
Biden Names BlackRock's Brian Deese As His Top Economic Aide
Brian Deese led President Barack Obama's auto rescue and managed Obama's climate policy. But then Deese went to work for an investment giant so many progressives are opposed to his appointment.
Why Biden Budget Pick Neera Tanden Already Faces Republican Opposition
Tanden would be the first woman of color to lead the Office of Management and Budget. But Republicans are pushing back on her because of the partisan fights she's waged on Twitter and elsewhere.
Ivanka Trump Deposed In Inauguration Fund Lawsuit
President Trump's eldest daughter gave a deposition this week in connection with the suit, being heard in a Washington, D.C., court. She condemned the investigation on Twitter.
Trump's Conspiracy Theories Raise Concerns About Turnout In Georgia Senate Runoffs
State Republican election officials say that there's no evidence of any widespread fraud and that these conspiracy theories are "crazy" and like a game of "whack-a-mole."
Former Astronaut Mark Kelly Is Sworn In As U.S. Senator
Arizona's newest senator, Democrat Mark Kelly, was sworn in on Wednesday. He flipped the highly prized seat for Democrats last month. Kelly is filling out the remainder of John McCain's term.