White House Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus But Rejects Lockdowns As Solution
Health officials have warned Americans to forgo the traditional holiday travel as cases of the coronavirus continue to surge across the country.
Politics
AP Explains Calling Arizona For Biden Early, Before It Got Very Close
Fox News and The Associated Press, which NPR relies on, were the earliest to call Arizona for Biden. Other networks didn't follow for days, as Biden's lead shrank dramatically and some doubted the AP.
'Do The Right Thing': What A GSA Predecessor Told Trump Appointee About Transitions
Ahead of the election, Emily Murphy, the head of the General Services Administration, sought advice from the man who ran the agency during the delay of the presidential transition in 2000.
Despite More Than 2 Dozen Legal Losses, Trump's Lawyers Press On With Election Fights
President Trump's campaign is insisting that Trump has a path to reelection victory despite Joe Biden's decisive win. Lawyers say they will pursue legal challenges to results in swing states.
Outgoing Alabama Senator On The Future Of Democratic Party In The South
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., who lost his seat in the election, about what he sees as the path forward for his party.
Trump Lawyers Allege Massive Vote Tampering
More than two weeks after the election, President Trump still refuses to concede. And now his legal team is alleging an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory that Democrats stole the election.
Coronavirus Update: Government Reaction To Latest Surges Across The U.S.
The White House coronavirus task force briefed reporters on Thursday for the first time in months as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to avoid travel.
What Activists In Georgia Are Doing To Turn Out The Vote In Runoff Elections
Georgia's runoff elections will determine which political party controls the U.S. Senate. New voters can participate if they register by Dec. 7, so activists are now trying to turn out the vote.
As Vaccine Approvals Loom, U.S. Funds A Backup Plan For Delivery
As the U.S. prepares for what will likely be the largest vaccination program in its history, the Trump administration plans to loan $590 million to a Connecticut company with a novel technology.
Climate Activists Want Biden To Bar Appointees With Fossil Fuel Ties
Climate activists say Biden's staff picks are a sign of his seriousness about tackling the issue. But banning anyone with fossil fuel ties could wipe out a lot of experience in getting things done.