Fox News Poll: Most Republicans say Trump was robbed of election

Among Trump voters, 77 percent think he actually won. And, so do 26 percent of independents and even 10 percent of Democrats.

Senate approves defense bill, sends to Trump despite his threats to veto it

The final vote was 84-13, mirroring a similarly overwhelming margin in the House that, if maintained in both chambers, would be enough to override a potential veto.

Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19

The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.

Emanuel’s prospects for Cabinet post increasingly unlikely, AP sources say

Rahm Emanuel’s chances of landing a top Cabinet post in Joe Biden’s administration appear increasingly unlikely after the former Chicago mayor emerged as a source of controversy for the president-elect.

Biden taps Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Denis McDonough for VA

President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. He’s also nominating Denis McDonough as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.

New White House offer adds checks for Americans to COVID-19 relief bill

The Trump administration dove back into Capitol Hill’s confusing COVID-19 negotiations on Tuesday, offering a $916 billion package to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that would send a $600 direct payment to most Americans.

Safe harbor deadline locks Congress into accepting Joe Biden's win

The “safe harbor” deadline in federal law frees a state from further challenges if it settles disputes and certifies its results at least six days before the Electoral College meets on Dec. 14.

4-star Army General Lloyd Austin is Biden's pick for secretary of defense, AP sources say

President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense, according to four people familiar with the decision.

Republican Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler refuses to acknowledge Trump lost the election

Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler, who is facing a runoff election on Jan. 5, refused to say during a debate that Trump had lost the election. Loeffler is facing Democrat Raphael Warnock.

President-elect Joe Biden picks California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be Health Secretary

President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary. If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services. His mother was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and emigrated to the U.S. after marrying his father.

Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff attends debate, hammers Republican David Perdue for skipping it

It's been a busy weekend for Georgia's Senate candidates. Incumbent Republicans Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue attended a rally with President Donald Trump.The next day, Perdue skipped a scheduled debate with Democrat Jon Ossoff. Loeffler and Democrat Raphael Warnock are debating on Sunday evening.

President Donald Trump holds rally in Georgia

President Donald Trump held a rally in Valdosta, Georgia Saturday night. Officially, the rally was to show support for Georgia Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue. They are facing Democrats Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock in an election on Jan. 5 which will determine control of the Senate.