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Donald Trump Jr. Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s son, tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week, a spokesman confirmed on Friday evening.
How Joe Biden Plans to Make The American Empire Great Again
Throughout his campaign, Joe Biden railed against Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ foreign policy, claiming it weakened the United States and
Lamar Alexander Calls on Trump Admin. to Give Biden Presidential Briefings
Senator Lamar Alexander on Friday called on the Trump administration to begin providing Joe Biden with presidential briefings and other
US Greenhouse Gas Emissions See Historic Plummet
Reading Time: 3 minutes Democrats: Be Afraid (Jeff) From the Bulwark: “The Republican party has won a national plurality exactly
Georgia Secretary of State Certifies Biden Win
While over 2,000 votes for President Trump were discovered during the recount, Biden won by a margin of 12,284 votes.
Pfizer to Request Emergency Use Authorization from FDA for Coronavirus Vaccine
The request comes after a Phase 3 clinical study showed Pfizer’s vaccine to be 95 percent effective in preventing the
The Hispanic Republican Vote
Reading Time: 19 minutes Every four years the Hispanic vote is suddenly rediscovered by politicians and pundits. What gets forgotten
Georgia Recount Confirms Biden Win in State
The results mark the first time since 1992 that a Democratic presidential candidate has won in Georgia, long considered a
November 19, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Thursday on the NewsHour, U.S. health experts express worry as coronavirus rages and holiday gatherings approach. Plus: The pandemic’s public
Pandemic Post-Mortem
On the menu today: post-mortem on the Treasury market meltdown, PPP problems, the end of the CARES Act, and the
Biden Says He Discussed ‘National Mask Mandate’ with Governors
Joe Biden said in a Thursday address that he had discussed implementing a national mask mandate with a number of
Unprecedented donations poured into 2020 state and federal races
Political donors gave far more money than ever before to candidates in 2020 state and federal races.
Press Release: Joint report reveals record donations in 2020 state and federal races
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2020 — In the wake of an election cycle that saw more political spending than ever before,…
NRA Pays $2.5M Fine, Suspends N.Y. Insurance Sales
The NRA allegedly received over $1.8 million in associated royalties and fees through its insurance offers.
Remote Learning Is Here to Stay — How Can We Make it Better?
Reading Time: 3 minutes What Will Happen to Border Wall Construction Under a Biden Presidency? (Reader Steve) From the Arizona
The Last Negotiator: The Death of Saeb Erekat Could Mark the End of Palestinian Reconciliation
The untimely passing of Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat marks the end of not only a period, but of a generation.
CDC Warns Americans Not to Travel for Thanksgiving Holiday
Dr. Henry Walke, incident manager for the CDC, made the comments during a virtual briefing with media outlets on Thursday.
The Big Count: What’s Happening With the Census?
Reading Time: 6 minutes One month ago, on October 15, Americans wrapped up the US census amid a pandemic, economic
U.S. Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses 250,000
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, at least 1,707 people died from the coronavirus on Tuesday.
November 18, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Wednesday on the NewsHour, President Trump and his allies continue to pursue legal challenges to the election, but Congress is
Self-financed candidates lose big despite massive investments
Even as self-financed candidates spend big in elections at all levels, their chances of winning remain low.
The COVID Vaccines: Bernie’s ‘Crooks’ to the Rescue
The regulations Sanders & Co. seek would destroy the incentives needed for innovation and leave us unprepared for the next
NYC Closes Public School System after City Infection Rate Rises
Mayor Bill de Blasio has repeatedly said that the city would close public schools if the seven-day average coronavirus positivity
Arctic Refuge Parceled Out for Sale in Trump’s Final Push
Reading Time: 5 minutes In its last days, the Trump administration is scrambling to make good on a much touted
How Mining Is Rewriting the Surface of Our Planet
Reading Time: 3 minutes ‘Staggering and Tragic’: COVID-19 Cases Spike in US Children, Top 1 Million (Dana) The author writes,
Pfizer Says COVID Vaccine 95 Percent Effective, Will Submit for Approval ‘Within Days’
The phase 3 trial revealed the vaccine was even more effective than the 90 percent efficacy rate the companies announced
November 17, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Tuesday on the NewsHour, social media executives face a barrage of questions on Capitol Hill. Plus: What election workers think
McGrath launches super PAC to influence Georgia runoffs
After losing to Mitch McConnell in the Kentucky Senate race, Democrat Amy McGrath is spending her money further south, in
2022 Senate races already underway
Though fundraising for the 2022 elections may seem like it started early, it’s actually gearing up relatively late compared to
DOJ Drops Charges Against Former Mexican Defense Minister, Wants Mexico to Take Over Prosecution
Cienfuegos was arrested in October after flying into Los Angeles, and subsequently charged with taking bribes from the H-2 cartel,
U.S. to Draw Down Troops in Afghanistan, Iraq before Trump Leaves Office
The announcement confirms one last draw down of American soldiers from the Middle East before President Trump leaves office.
Students Call on Harvard to Ban Trump Officials from Speaking, Holding Positions on Campus
In an open letter circulating online for signatures, students write to President Lawrence Bacow and Harvard University deans and leadership.
Our House: Why China’s New South Asian Trade Deal is Making Washington Sweat
For most Americans, the mention of Hanoi elicits memories of the Vietnam war and the peak of the antiwar movement
Don’t Blame the ‘Latinx Vote,’ Organizers Say. Engage It.
Reading Time: 6 minutes In the week since the presidential election was called for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect
Summit Aims to Clean Up Shipping Industry
Reading Time: 3 minutes Public Pressure and Lawsuits Kept USPS From Handing Trump the Election (Dana) The author writes, “There
NATO Chief Concerned About Withdrawing Troops from Afghanistan ‘Too Soon’
Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO would “face a difficult decision” if the U.S. decides to withdraw from Afghanistan.
Letter to President Reagan
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn explains his reasons for declining an invitation to meet with the president at the White House.
November 16, 2020 - PBS NewsHour full episode
Monday on the NewsHour, the pandemic continues to inflict suffering and sorrow across the U.S., but another drug company has
James Lankford Says ‘Not In A Hurry’ to Give Joe Biden Intelligence Briefings
Senator James Lankford (R., Okla.) said he was “in no hurry” to give Joe Biden intelligence briefings, in a Saturday
Prolific fundraising gives Pelosi the edge in speaker election
Amid turmoil within her caucus, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not expected to face opposition when Democrats choose their leaders