Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.
Biden picks Xavier Becerra to be first Latino health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.
President Trump cementing death penalty legacy up to Biden inaugural
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.
Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts
President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.
President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.
Jill Biden will back debt-free community college as student debt nears $1.7 trillion: report
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
The future First Lady intends to continue to teach when her husband is in office.
Gov. Doug Ducey defends Arizona's voting integrity, silences Trump's call
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey defended the state's voting laws and their integrity Monday night in a series of tweets.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey defended the state's voting laws and their integrity Monday night in a series of tweets.
Early voting open for Austin City Council, AISD district runoffs
Four races are on the ballot: Council District 6, Council District 10, AISD District 5, and AISD District 8 at-large.
Four races are on the ballot: Council District 6, Council District 10, AISD District 5, and AISD District 8 at-large.
Mayor Adler pens open letter to apologize for trip to Cabo San Lucas
In the letter, Adler says he will work to earn back the public's trust and says that the trip set a "bad example."
In the letter, Adler says he will work to earn back the public's trust and says that the trip set a "bad example."
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.
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.
Proposal suggests giving $1,500 stimulus checks in exchange for taking COVID vaccine
The proposal faces some major hurdles.
The proposal faces some major hurdles.
Twitter weighs in on whether Trump could be banned after leaving office
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Once President-elect Joe Biden assumes office on Inauguration Day, Twitter could remove President Trump’s special privileges as a high-profile world leader and treat his account as a normal one.
Arizona State House Speaker will not entertain calls to overturn Arizona election results in favor of Trump
The speaker of the Arizona State House says he will not "entertain a suggestion" that the legislature overturn the people's vote and select electors for President Trump.
The speaker of the Arizona State House says he will not "entertain a suggestion" that the legislature overturn the people's vote and select electors for President Trump.
Early voting begins, Flannigan, Kelly to face off in runoff election
District Six voters will have a contrasting choice to make as incumbent Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly go head to head in a runoff election on Dec. 15.
District Six voters will have a contrasting choice to make as incumbent Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly go head to head in a runoff election on Dec. 15.
Trump campaign files lawsuit seeking to void Georgia's presidential race results
The Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit in the Fulton County Superior Court seeking to void the results of the election on Nov. 3.
The Trump campaign has filed a lawsuit in the Fulton County Superior Court seeking to void the results of the election on Nov. 3.
President-elect Joe Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
MORE Act: House votes to decriminalize marijuana at federal level
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
If signed into U.S. law, the MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and reinvest in communities hit hardest by the war on drugs.
Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
Supreme Court asked again to block Biden win in Pennsylvania
Biden beat President Donald Trump by more than 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a state Trump had won in 2016. Most mail-in ballots were submitted by Democrats.
Biden beat President Donald Trump by more than 80,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a state Trump had won in 2016. Most mail-in ballots were submitted by Democrats.
Biden says Trump should attend inauguration to demonstrate commitment to peaceful transfer of power
President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals.
President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals.