Stacey Abrams' Sister Stokes New Controversy in Fraught Georgia Senate Vote
"That a judge would rule on a case brought by a group heavily funded by her sister is very concerning," Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said.
Ohio Senator Brown Joins Sanders in Delaying Senate Holiday Over Stimulus
"I will be on the floor," Ohio Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown said Tuesday, "make sure this comes to a vote."
Police Knew Nashville Bomber Warner Was Making Bombs in 2019: Report
Anthony Quinn Warner frequently spoke "about the military and bomb making," according to police records from August 2019.
'Goddamn Disgrace': Cornered McConnell Turns $2000 Stimulus Cudgel on Dems
"Senator [Mitch] McConnell knows how to make $2,000 survival checks reality and he knows how to kill them," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday.
Sanders Delaying Recess for $2K Stimulus Could Undermine GOP Ga. Incumbents
"It's simple," Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders tweeted Tuesday, "no vote, no new year's break for Senators."
Bernie Sanders to Delay Senators' Recess In Push for $2,000 Stimulus Checks
"The American people are desperate," the Vermont senator said, "and the Senate has got to do its job before leaving town."
'Disastrous': Trump Supporters Outraged After President Capitulates on Bill
"It was a disastrous capitulation any way you slice it," tweeted Newsmax host John Cardillo on Monday.
Rubio Joins Progressives in Pressuring GOP Senators for $2,000 Stimulus Checks
"Congress should quickly pass legislation to increase direct payments to Americans to $2,000," Republican Florida Senator Marco Rubio said on Monday.
Georgia Senate Runoff Dems Attack GOP Incumbents for Opposing $2,000 Checks
Senator "David Perdue didn't even want the first round of stimulus checks," tweeted Georgia Democrat Senate candidate Jon Ossoff on Monday.
Trump Warns Repubs Who Didn't Back Fraud Claims: 'I Will NEVER FORGET!'
President Donald Trump singled out Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden's victory in December, in his Thursday tweet.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sues Victims of Volcano Eruption To Stop Lawsuit
One piece of litigation described Royal Caribbean's decision to allow visitors to the volcanic island "so reckless that it should not be tolerated in civilized society."
More Than Half of Americans Would Support National One-Month Lockdown: Poll
While President-elect Joe Biden indicated that he does not support a national lockdown, a majority of Americans believe a one-month-long stay-at-home order could help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Texas Remains Open as COVID Cases Hit Record High Day Before Christmas Eve
Texas health officials said the increase in cases within the state reflected the "impacts of Thanksgiving gatherings."
Sen. Perdue's Latest Ad Supports $600 COVID Checks After Trump's $2K Demand
Georgia Senator David Perdue said he delivered "direct checks to Georgians" in a new advertisement released before President Donald Trump implied he would not sign a new economic stimulus bill unless the amount of direct payments was increased.
Trump Pardons Jared Kushner's Father, Paul Manafort, Roger Stone and others
Charles Kushner admitted in 2004 to videotaping an encounter between his brother-in-law and a sex worker in order to delay an investigation into his illegal campaign donations.
Murder of Non-Binary Teen Killed at Christmas Party Broadcast on Facebook
"People hated him because of what he wore and it's not right," the victim's mother said. "They took somebody special because he wore a dress."
Most White House Staffers Unaware of Trump's $2,000 Stimulus Video: Report
"I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 for a couple," President Donald Trump said Tuesday.
Suicide Rate Dropped To Lowest Level Since 1999 Last Year
"We do know that thoughts of suicide are more prevalent among the general population now than before COVID-19," said American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Chief Medical Officer Christine Moutier.
AOC, Tlaib Say Legislation Is Ready After Trump Call for $2,000 Checks
"Send the bill back, and we will put in the $2,000 we've been fighting for that your party has been blocking," tweeted Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib.
Alice Johnson, Pardoned by Trump, Secures Flurry of Trump Commutations
"None of us want to be defined forever based on our worst decision," Alice Johnson said during a speech at the August Republican National Convention.
Dominion Voting Systems Security Director Files Defamation Suit Against Trump Campaign
In the lawsuit, Dominion Voting Systems product security director Eric Coomer said the defendants, including the re-election campaign of President Donald Trump, had engaged in "relentless defamation and ongoing threats."
Karl Rove Rips Sidney Powell and Michael Flynn Over 'Idiotic' Election Claims
"The president's been so ill-served by this crowd," said Republican strategist Karl Rove during a Fox News appearance on Tuesday.
Dem Files Petition To Disbar Matt Gaetz Over Support of Trump's Lawsuits
Florida attorney Pam Keith called Representative Matt Gaetz's support of an election-challenging Texas lawsuit "an illegal and immoral effort to disenfranchise millions of American voters."
Tulsi Gabbard Calls $600 Stimulus Check a 'Slap in the Face' to Americans
"This bill is a representation of the screwed-up priorities of Washington," Hawaii Representative Tulsi Gabbard said Monday.
Man Charged for Voting as Dead Mother for Trump in Pennsylvania Fraud Case
"If he had voted for Joe Biden or he had written Donald Duck or Mickey Mouse, we would still be prosecuting this case," Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said.
House Passes Stimulus Bill 359-53, Headed to Senate For Midnight Vote
With the passage of the economic stimulus package, the legislation will go to the U.S. Senate where lawmakers are expected to vote on it late Monday.
Pharmacy Owners Charged in $30 Million COVID-19 Money Laundering Scheme
Pharmacy owners Peter Khaim and Arkadiy Khamov used emergency medical billing codes to obtain roughly $30 million from Medicare, the indictment alleged.
Nearly Half of All Americans Want to Get Rid of Electoral College: Poll
Individuals that voted for President-elect Joe Biden made up 75 percent of those who believe the Electoral College should be abolished.
Mike Pompeo Says 'Pretty Clearly It Was The Russians' Behind Cyberattack
"This was a very significant effort," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said of the SolarWinds hack during a Friday interview.
Gunn, Frampton, Other Celebs React to Space Force Troops Named 'Guardians'
After Vice President Mike Pence announced that members of the Space Force would be known as 'Guardians,' the director of the "Guardians of the Galaxy" movies and other celebrities roasted the decision on Twitter.