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How Trump’s fundraising could benefit his post-White House political life

November 23, 2020 1:31 PM CNN

One email asks for donations to “Stop the Left from trying to steal the Election.” Another offers a “COUNT ALL LEGAL VOTES”…

Former Republican national security officials call for an orderly transition

November 23, 2020 11:36 AM CNN

A group of former Republican national security officials penned a letter Monday calling for an orderly transition of power as President Donald Trump…

White House Christmas tree arrives, continuing tradition amid Covid-19 and election disputes

November 23, 2020 11:08 AM CNN

First lady Melania Trump welcomed the 2020 White House Christmas tree Monday afternoon, continuing the long-held tradition even as the coronavirus…

More recalled Biden as winning the election

November 23, 2020 11:01 AM CNN

Although President Donald Trump falsely claimed victory and refused to concede the 2020 presidential election, Americans largely got the message that…

Biden builds out national security team with John Kerry playing key role in addressing climate change

November 23, 2020 10:17 AM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, DC — President-elect Joe Biden will have John Kerry playing a key role in addressing climate change. Biden is filling out his…

Donald Trump finally found someone with a too-crazy conspiracy theory about the 2020 election

November 23, 2020 9:42 AM CNN

It appears as though even President Donald Trump has a limit on the sort of conspiracy theories about the election with which he is willing to…

Trump friend and adviser Steve Schwarzman recognizes Biden as President-elect

November 23, 2020 9:13 AM CNN

President Donald Trump’s friends and allies are increasingly doing what he will not: acknowledging the reality that Joe Biden will be the next…

Biden builds out White House legislative affairs team

November 23, 2020 9:01 AM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden is building out his legislative affairs team in the White House, announcing two more key roles in the office that will…

Biden poised to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state

November 22, 2020 8:59 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state, people familiar with the matter told CNN, elevating a…

Biden poised to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state

November 22, 2020 8:59 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden is poised to nominate Antony Blinken to serve as secretary of state, people familiar with the matter told CNN, elevating a…

Key GOP Michigan canvassing board member expected to vote against certifying results

November 22, 2020 7:49 PM CNN

A key Republican on the Michigan canvassing board is expected to vote against certifying the state’s election results on Monday, a potential…

Chris Christie calls Trump’s legal team a ‘national embarrassment’

November 22, 2020 7:41 PM CNN

A staunch ally of Donald Trump said Sunday it was time for the President to end his futile gambit to overturn the results of the election. Former New…

Chris Christie calls Trump’s legal team a ‘national embarrassment’

November 22, 2020 7:41 PM CNN

A staunch ally of Donald Trump said Sunday it was time for the President to end his futile gambit to overturn the results of the election. Former New…

Secretary of state expected to be among the first positions Biden fills with Blinken as leading contender

November 22, 2020 7:39 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden is poised to announce his first Cabinet nominations on Tuesday, officials said, with secretary of state among the first…

Two more House members announce they have Covid-19

November 22, 2020 6:46 PM CNN

Two more House members announced Sunday evening that they have tested positive for Covid-19 as cases continue to surge nationwide. Rep. Bryan Steil,…

Key GOP Michigan canvassing board member expected to vote against certifying results

November 22, 2020 4:21 PM CNN

A key Republican on the Michigan canvassing board is expected to vote against certifying the state’s election results on Monday, a potential…

Trump campaign requests Georgia recount that’s unlikely to change his loss in the state

November 22, 2020 3:47 PM CNN

Georgia will conduct another recount of its presidential ballots following a Trump campaign request Saturday, but the recount is extremely unlikely…

Loeffler campaign says Georgia senator’s Covid re-test was negative but she will undergo further testing

November 22, 2020 3:47 PM CNN

Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s campaign says the Georgia Republican’s previously inconclusive Covid-19 test has come back negative, but that she…

Loeffler campaign says Georgia senator’s Covid re-test was negative but she will undergo further testing

November 22, 2020 3:47 PM CNN

Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s campaign says the Georgia Republican’s previously inconclusive Covid-19 test has come back negative, but that she…

Federal judge dismisses Trump campaign Pennsylvania lawsuit

November 22, 2020 2:39 PM CNN

A federal judge dealt a death blow to the Trump campaign’s effort to overturn President-elect Joe Biden’s win of the presidency on…

The return of dogs to the White House feels magnificently American

November 22, 2020 1:55 PM CNN

I witnessed a rush of collective pleasure online when the news came, on November 7, that Joe Biden had won the presidential race. Not just because of…

Trump rails against Paris climate accord in virtual G20 event

November 22, 2020 1:40 PM CNN

President Donald Trump railed against the Paris climate accord and touted American oil and natural gas production during a virtual session focused on…

White House vaccine chief says first Americans could be vaccinated next month

November 22, 2020 12:50 PM CNN

Moncef Slaoui, the head of the US government’s effort to develop a vaccine against Covid-19, said the first Americans to receive a vaccine…

Why the media may be tempted to keep its focus on Trump

November 22, 2020 10:58 AM CNN

President-Elect Joe Biden is getting ready to transition and move into the White House in January, but President Donald Trump isn’t going to…

‘Boring’ President Joe Biden could tempt the media to keep its focus on Donald Trump

November 22, 2020 10:24 AM CNN

President-Elect Joe Biden is getting ready to transition and move into the White House in January, but President Donald Trump isn’t going to…

Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler tests positive for Covid but is undergoing further testing

November 22, 2020 9:54 AM CNN

Georgia Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler has tested positive for Covid-19, her campaign announced. Loeffler tested positive for the coronavirus on…

President-elect Joe Biden to announce Cabinet picks Tuesday

November 22, 2020 9:09 AM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden will announce his first Cabinet picks on Tuesday, two key members of his transition team said on Sunday, forging ahead with…