William Barr To Step Down As Attorney General Before Christmas
Trump said he and Barr had a “very nice meeting” Monday. Barr started out as a loyalist, but his relationship with the president frayed.
Trump said he and Barr had a “very nice meeting” Monday. Barr started out as a loyalist, but his relationship with the president frayed.
Supporters of President-elect Joe Biden hoped the milestone would end President Trump’s false allegations of widespread fraud and unsuccessful attempts to overturn the results — but that is unlikely.
In its annual “Power 25” list, the business publication lays out the biggest movers and shakers in business and politics in Chicago.
Democrats on the Special Investigative Committee end work without action against Madigan, infuriating Republicans who launched the panel.
Time is running out for lawmakers to approve a new round of coronavirus relief before the end of the year.
The electoral college votes today around the country. After Biden is officially elected, the results head to Congress where they will be finalized. And: the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine were administered today in the United States — the beginning of a months-long process.This episode: congressional correspondent Susan Davis, national political correspondent Mara Liasson, voting reporter Miles Parks, and health reporter Pien Huang.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.
Electors are picked by state parties, and in most states they are bound to follow the popular vote and made to sign pledges or be threatened with fines and even criminal action.
Typically, the Electoral College vote is broadly overlooked. But because of President Trump’s efforts to overturn the election, every step is being closely watched and analyzed.
A statement from 19 House Democrats reiterates that they remain opposed to Michael Madigan being House speaker.
The electoral college will cast ballots Monday, officially selecting Joe Biden as the president-elect. Trump and Republicans continue to attempt to overturn the will of voters. And, Joe Biden has selected top Obama administration officials to serve in his White House.This episode: correspondent Scott Detrow, White House reporter Ayesha Rascoe, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.Connect:Subscribe to the NPR Politics Podcast here.Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.org.Join the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Listen to our playlist The NPR Politics Daily Workout.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.Find and support your local public radio station.