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Georgia GOP fractured ahead of crucial Senate runoffs

Controversial Trump Fed nominee fails key vote, leaving confirmation in doubt

GOP to move forward on Hunter Biden investigations no matter who is president

Video of the Day:
Top Stories: Nov. 17, 2020

Trump fires top US cyberofficial who refused to back election claims of fraud

"The recent statement by Chris Krebs on the security of the 2020 Election was highly inaccurate, in that there were massive improprieties and fraud," the president tweeted Tuesday night.

Anna Giaritelli

| November 17, 2020 07:18 PM

Wayne County reverses deadlock, certifies election results after initially handing win to GOP

Zachary Halaschak

| November 17, 2020 10:08 PM

No talks occurring between House, Senate leaders on virus aid package

Susan Ferrechio

| November 17, 2020 05:38 PM

MS governor: 'Patriotic Education Fund' would combat 'socialist teachings'

Spencer Neale

| November 17, 2020 08:38 PM

Second GA county finds nearly 3,000 previously uncounted votes

Barnini Chakraborty

| November 17, 2020 05:28 PM

FBI investigating Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton: Report

Federal agents are looking into a whistleblower complaint from members of Paxton's staff alleging that Paxton abused the power of his office.

Tyler Van Dyke

| November 17, 2020 10:42 PM

Pelosi could face mini-rebellion in bid for reelection as speaker

Susan Ferrechio

& Kerry Picket

| November 17, 2020 08:01 PM

'Serious threat': Top Catholic bishop criticizes Biden for abortion positions

Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez said that Biden's presidency presents "opportunities but also certain challenges" for Catholic-backed policies.

Nicholas Rowan

| November 17, 2020 05:37 PM

German officials ban anti-lockdown protests in Berlin

Tyler Van Dyke

| November 17, 2020 09:30 PM

Opinion

EDITORIAL
Biden could help fix politics by condemning the violent Left

Sacramento Kings replace 'all lives matter' announcer with anti-police hire

CNN host: Hey, sorry for comparing the Trump presidency to the Holocaust

Biden’s choice for Voice of America team wants to silence dissenting voices

Al Franken, accused sex predator, gets a comeback tour backed by CNN and MSNBC

More News

PA Supreme Court rules on Trump campaign claim it could not observe vote count

The Tuesday ruling is another blow to the campaign.

Zachary Halaschak

| November 17, 2020 06:18 PM

Illinois, Ohio add restrictions as pandemic hits Midwest

David Hogberg

& Cassidy Morrison

| November 17, 2020 08:00 PM

Boris Johnson: UK will end the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2030

November 17, 2020 08:24 PM

Harvey Weinstein awaiting COVID-19 test results after coming down with fever

November 17, 2020 10:34 PM

Trump campaign files NV lawsuit for mass 'discrepancies,' 'irregularities'

November 17, 2020 07:05 PM

Most Popular

The Magazine

Congress
Election losses leave stunned Democrats rethinking path forward

House and Senate Democrats are rethinking their messaging after stunning losses on Nov. 3.

Susan Ferrechio

| November 12, 2020 11:00 PM
Your Land
Good night, boomer

While Joe Biden is getting ready for his new job, his old buddies are hanging it up as the baby boom retirement wave is beginning to hit the United States in full force.

Timothy P. Carney

| November 12, 2020 11:00 PM
Downtime
Hip pocket

After decades of neglect, pocket watches have become a popular affectation of snazzy dressers.

Eric Felten

| November 12, 2020 11:00 PM

Business

New Hampshire nearing another round of relief funding for businesses impacted by COVID-19

Elyse Kelly, The Center Square

Monday November 16, 2020

New Hampshire recently closed the application period for their Main Street Relief Fund 2.0.
Pandemic surge cuts into spending and threatens economic recovery

Jay Heflin

Monday November 16, 2020

The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases has cut into consumer spending, real-time indicators suggest, raising the prospect of renewed layoffs and a setback to the economic recovery.
'More people may die': Biden slams Trump's transition blockade

Naomi Lim

Monday November 16, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden warned President Trump's resistance to a smooth transition process was risking lives and the economy after being briefed by business and union leaders.

Policy Defense & National Security

Japan and Australia agree to 'pivotal' military access pact in deal sure to ruffle China's feathers

By Joel Gehrke

Japan and Australia have agreed to allow their respective militaries to have access to each other's countries in a historic accord for two key American allies.

November 17, 2020 05:34 PM
Senate Democrats seek Pentagon watchdog investigation into selection of Michael Ellis as top NSA lawyer

November 17, 2020 03:40 PM
Biden seeks out Stanley McChrystal and other national security experts as Trump blocks transition briefings

November 17, 2020 03:18 PM
Acting defense secretary confirms Trump move to draw down troops from Afghanistan and Iraq

November 17, 2020 02:59 PM
Army secretary reverses decision to cancel Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery

Policy Healthcare

Amazon opens online pharmacy, offering Prime users free delivery for prescriptions

By Anthony Leonardi

Amazon is launching a new program for users to obtain prescription drugs.

November 17, 2020 02:13 PM
Immunity to the coronavirus may last years, new research indicates

November 17, 2020 12:00 PM
Mouthwash may kill coronavirus in saliva

November 17, 2020 11:01 AM
Hospital forced to retract COVID death certificate after furious family members demand answers

November 17, 2020 09:51 AM
Sen. Rob Portman reveals participation in late-stage coronavirus vaccine trial

Policy Energy

Daily on Energy: GOP will engage in climate talks to avoid ‘pure regulatory disaster,’ former GOP senator says

By Josh Siegel
& Abby Smith

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White House says it skipped announcement of Chatterjee demotion at FERC to avoid 'embarrassing' him

Josh Siegel

Monday November 16, 2020

The Trump administration is breaking its silence over its decision to demote Republican Neil Chatterjee as chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

Daily on Energy: Trump looks to beat Biden with fast oil lease sale in Arctic refuge

Josh Siegel

Monday November 16, 2020

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Policy Finance

VP-elect Harris makes rare Senate appearance to help stall Trump Fed nominee

By Susan Ferrechio

Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris made a rare Senate appearance on Tuesday to help Democrats block Federal Reserve nominee Judy Shelton.

The West does not understand China's economic success

Rainer Zitelmann

Tuesday November 17, 2020

China and another 14 countries in the Asia-Pacific region have signed one of the biggest free trade agreements in history to form the world’s largest trading bloc. The free trade agreement covers 2.2 billion people and encompasses about a third of the world’s economic output.

Licensing reform would bring relief to a virus-stricken economy

Alex Muresianu

Tuesday November 17, 2020

When President-elect Joe Biden takes office in January, he'll be facing an economy in need of help. As lawmakers consider the merits of another coronavirus relief package, they should not only consider the immediate need for income support but also preparations for the long-term recovery.

Multimedia Room

Videos

Top Stories: November 16, 2020

Moderna coronavirus vaccine nearly 95% effective in early analysis

Top Stories: November 13, 2020

Newsmakers: Elisha Krauss and Parler CEO John Matze

The Election Integrity Fight

Top Stories: November 12, 2020

Trump emerges from White House to mark Veterans Day

Top Stories: November 11, 2020

Podcasts

The Election Integrity Fight

What's Really at Stake for Biden

What's Really at Stake for Trump

Trump vs Biden: The Final Debate & 2020 Home Stretch | Jimmy At The Crossroads w/ Mica Soellner

The Truth about Voter Fraud and Suppression

The Growing Influence of the Supreme Court

A Very Unpresidential Debate

Mollie Hemingway and Janice Dean join Larry O'Connor on Examining Politics

"When is Joe Biden, Mr. Unity, going to condemn this violence"

from 'One week after Biden called for unity': Twitter erupts over Biden not yet condemning violence on Trump supporters

Byron York

Byron York's Daily Memo: "Defund the police" and the damage done

Byron York's archive
Salena Zito

When the NFL plays politics, small-business owners get tackled, too

Salena Zito's archive
Paul Bedard

It’s ‘crazy,’ but Trump’s pardoned Thanksgiving turkeys are still gobbling

Paul Bedard's archive
Michael Barone

Despite Trump's deficit, Republicans remain competitive in 'straight-ticket America'

Michael Barone's archive
Philip Klein

2024 Republican hopefuls making risky bet by indulging Trump's refusal to admit defeat

Philip Klein's archive
Timothy P. Carney

Philadelphia and Michigan close high schools, but at least they're leaving open middle and elementary schools

Timothy P. Carney's archive
Kristen Soltis Anderson

Survey says ... Fix polling

Kristen Soltis Anderson's archive
Fred Barnes

Dire predictions about the Republican Party were wrong, again

Fred Barnes's archive