Judge weighing disputed ballots in undecided upstate House race

A judge in upstate New York on Monday was reviewing 2,500 challenged ballots that could determine the winner of the nation's last undecided U.S. House race.

Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.

Republicans slam GOP efforts to undo 2020 election for Trump

The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.

Pelosi narrowly reelected as House speaker

Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker. 

Max Rose drops out of race for NYC Mayor

Former Congressman Max Rose has announced that he is dropping out of the crowded race for mayor of New York City, after originally filing paperwork to begin a campaign in December.

Congress opening new session as virus, Biden's win dominate

Congress is preparing to convene for a new session with lawmakers sworn into office during a tumultuous period.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's home in Kentucky vandalized

A message written on his front door in spray paint read, "[Weres] my money," referring to the $2,000 stimulus checks that McConnell blocked this week. 

Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Pacific Heights house vandalized

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco home was vandalized with an anarchy sign, a fake pig's head and other graffiti on the night of Dec. 31, 2020.

Biden's pick to lead Treasury made $7M+ in speaking fees

Janet Yellen collected millions in speaking fees over the past two years from major financial firms and tech giants, according to disclosure forms filed as part of her nomination.

Senate overrides Trump’s veto of annual defense policy bill

In a rare New Year’s Day session, the Republican-led Senate voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the annual defense bill, the first of his presidency.

Inauguration Day: Biden to hold memorial for COVID-19 victims before taking oath

President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

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.

Walmart apologizes after tweet calls GOP Sen. Hawley '#soreloser'

Walmart is blaming a short-lived tweet calling GOP Sen. Josh Hawley a "#soreloser" on a mistake by an employee who meant to add the comment to a personal account rather than the retailer's corporate Twitter page.

President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris set to return to Georgia in January

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris will return to Georgia to campaign for Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock to rally Democrats ahead of Jan. 5 runoffs to determine control of the U.S. Senate.

GOP Sen. Josh Hawley will challenge Biden electors when ballots are counted on Jan. 6

Sen. Josh Hawley claims he will challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when the Senate and the House of Representatives convene on Jan. 6 to count the electoral votes.

Ryan Seacrest to interview Joe and Jill Biden on 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'

The president-elect and the future first lady will be special guests on Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve celebration. Jennifer Lopez will be the musical headliner. 

Here's how to check the status of your second stimulus check

The government is expected begin sending out paper checks on Wednesday, which means people should begin receiving those within the next two weeks.

McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.