House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
DC says no guns allowed during MAGA election protest
D.C. police are posting notices prohibiting guns downtown ahead of the pro-Trump rally set for Wednesday.
Extraordinary warning to Trump by 10 former Pentagon chiefs
All 10 living former secretaries of defense cautioned President Donald Trump Sunday against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud.
Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to 'find' Trump votes
President Donald Trump badgered and pleaded with Georgia's election chief to overturn Joe Biden's win in the state, suggesting that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory.
President threatens Georgia officials with legal action for not flipping election
The president attempted to have officials in Georgia overturn Joe Biden's presidential victory.
More GOP lawmakers enlist in Trump effort to undo Biden win
A growing number of Republican lawmakers are joining President Donald Trump's extraordinary effort to overturn the election, pledging to reject the results when Congress meets next week.
Trump vetoes Calif. fishing bill over seafood trade deficit
President Donald Trump has vetoed a bill that would have gradually ended the use of large-mesh drift gillnets used exclusively in federal waters off the coast of California.
China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks
Pressure is mounting on the Republican-led Senate to follow the House, which voted overwhelmingly on Monday to meet the president's demand to increase the checks from $600 as the virus crisis worsens.
Michelle Obama, Donald Trump most admired in 2020, Gallup poll finds
For the third year in a row, former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the most admired woman of 2020, while President Donald Trump has been named the nation’s most admired man, according to a new Gallup poll.
Trump made lasting impact on federal courts
Even President Donald Trump's most fevered critics agree: he has left a deep imprint on the courts that will outlast his one term in office for decades to come.
Trump spends Christmas holiday golfing as Americans await COVID-19 relief
President Donald Trump spent his Christmas golfing in Florida as a government shutdown looms and COVID relief hangs in the balance.
COVID relief remains in limbo as Americans celebrate Christmas
There could be a government shutdown next week.
Trump pardons 29 additional people including Paul Manafort, Charles Kushner, Roger Stone
President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued pardons and sentence commutations for 29 people, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort and Charles Kushner.
Trump grants 15 pardons, 5 commutations
The pardons announced Tuesday night include former Republican Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Chris Collins of New York.
Trump vetoes annual defense policy bill, potentially setting up 1st override vote
President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy legislation, potentially setting up the first override vote of his presidency.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Trump campaign takes fight over Penn. election, ballot laws to Supreme Court
President Trump’s campaign team on Sunday filed an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court asking it to reverse several cases by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to change the state’s mail balloting law before and after the 2020 presidential election.
Biden to receive COVID vaccine as Trump remains on sidelines
The leader of the Trump administration's vaccination program says people who have been infected with the coronavirus — a group that includes Trump — should be vaccinated.
Army general apologizes for "miscommunication" over COVID-19 vaccine shipments
The Army general in charge of getting COVID-19 vaccines across the United States apologized on Saturday for “miscommunication” with states over the number of doses to be delivered in the early stages of distribution.