How Could A Biden Administration Change Banks?
What can President-elect Joe Biden do without his party in charge of the Senate? One idea that's gaining steam: Force banks to offer low-cost, no overdraft bank accounts.
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Why President Trump Refuses To Concede And What It Might Mean For The Country
Joe Biden won the election, but President Trump continues to claim he won and challenge the results in court. These moves may put the country's democracy and Trump's political future at risk.
Young Progressives Hope Biden Will Act On Climate Change, Gun Control, Student Debt
Young voters appear to have voted in record numbers, mostly backing Joe Biden. They plan to hold him accountable on issues such as climate change and gun control, though Congress may slow his agenda.
Financial Watchdog Expected To Get Its Teeth Back Under Biden
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a powerful agency policing predatory or unfair practices. Trump hobbled it. But a court ruling allows Biden to appoint a new sheriff at the bureau.
Trump Campaign To File For Partial Recount In Wisconsin
The campaign is filing for recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties — and paying $3 million for it. Wisconsin does not have automatic recounts, although a losing candidate can file a sworn petition.
Biden's Win Shows Rural-Urban Divide Has Grown Since 2016
In the 2020 election, the rural-urban divide sharpened even further from 2016, with Republicans consolidating power in rural America which could help them hold onto the U.S. Senate.
What Joe Biden's Presidency May Mean For Afghanistan
Biden's record, especially as vice president, helps illuminate what he may do once he is sworn in. Amid an uptick in violence, some Afghans hope for a reassessment of the U.S.-Taliban peace agreement.
Michigan's Wayne County Certifies Election Results After Brief GOP Refusal
The Republican members of the bipartisan Wayne County Board of Canvassers sought to block the certification of the state's most populous county — but they soon relented under withering criticism.
How Biden Won: Ramping Up The Base And Expanding Margins In The Suburbs
Remarkably few counties shifted in the 2020 election, which saw sky-high turnout. The president's base voted in big numbers in rural areas, but Biden's gains in the suburbs propelled him to victory.
Pelosi Reelected Speaker By House Democrats Despite House Losses
After Republicans unexpectedly picked up at least eight seats, House Democrats are still sorting out what went wrong but Nancy Pelosi was reelected by her caucus to remain speaker next year.