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Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York, was among the first Americans to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Dec. 14. (Reuters)

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How ‘deep state’ scientists vilified by Trump helped him deliver unprecedented achievement

By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Laurie McGinley and Carolyn Y. Johnson

Scientists pinpoint genes common among those with severe infections

By Ben Guarino

Opinions

Trump’s rage at Georgia’s GOP governor bodes badly for Trumpism’s future

Opinion by Greg Sargent

The next attorney general: How to hold Trump accountable through reform

Opinion by Jennifer Rubin

Giuliani risks it all for Trump. Why? They share a lifeboat.

Opinion by Andrew Kirtzman

Road to Recovery

Let the economy recover from covid-19, then watch it roar back

Opinion by Andy Puzder

What a fig tree taught me about the fragility of life

Opinion by Karen Attiah

Charley Pride immersed himself in a genre that seemingly had no place for him

Opinion by David Von Drehle

Guide to the PandemicFull Coverage

What you need to know about the Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines

8 facts to combat common misinformation

The covid-19 symptoms to watch out for

By Angela Fritz

U.S. cases reported per day

Road to Recovery

The big, fat Indian wedding has shrunk in the pandemic — but hasn’t lost its sheen

Going it alone: In two agricultural towns, small farmers and ranchers cope with the pandemic without a safety net

Your Life at Home

Covid Christmas: Managing kids’ expectations without turning into the Grinch

For many with eating disorders, pandemic set off ‘cascade of problems.’ Here’s how to get help.

For composer Molly Joyce, disability is no barrier to virtuosity

How to help during the coronavirus pandemic

U.S. imposes sanctions on two Iranians for abduction and probable death of former FBI agent

Robert Levinson disappeared in 2007 while on Kish Island, a tourist spot off the coast of Iran, during an unauthorized trip for the CIA to gather intelligence on Iran’s nuclear program. His family and U.S. officials said this year they believe he died in Iranian custody.

By Carol Morello1 hour ago

Russian government spies are behind hacking of U.S. agencies, top cyber firm

Russian government hackers breached the Treasury and Commerce departments, along with other U.S. government agencies, as part of a global espionage campaign that stretches back months, people familiar with the matter said.

By Ellen Nakashima and Craig Timberg26 minutes ago

Asatru Folk Assembly church in Murdock, Minn. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune/AP)

Facing a First Amendment fight, a Minnesota town votes to allow a White supremacist church

Leaders in Murdock, Minn., were advised that denying the White supremacist group could leave the town vulnerable to a potentially devastating religious discrimination suit.

By Kim Bellware

2020’s only total solar eclipse sweeps across Chile, Argentina today

By Matthew Cappucci2 minutes ago

Saudi port closed after explosion from ‘external source’ strikes oil tanker

By Kareem Fahim

The Daily 202’s Big IdeaPodcast

Ahead of high-security electoral college votes, a weekend of chilling violence across America

Morning MixStories from all over

Michigan closes legislative buildings due to ‘credible threats of violence’ ahead of electoral college vote

By Teo Armus

Loeffler’s campaign says senator had ‘no idea’ she took picture with former KKK leader

By Andrea Salcedo

Driver shouted anti-Semitic slurs, ran over a man at menorah lighting, authorities say: ‘Hateful, hurtful and cowardly’

By Tim Elfrink

Don’t Miss

Best classical music of 2020: The Met Opera’s nightly streams, ‘Blue,’ ‘Wagnerism’ and more

By Michael Andor Brodeur

Taraji P. Henson wants Black people to talk more openly about mental health. Her new show does just that.

By Bethonie Butler

An NFL player’s life-threatening heart defect went unnoticed for years. Now he hopes to return.

By Nicki Jhabvala

The debate between cast-iron haters and loyalists is as enduring as the pan itself

By Emily Heil

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SNL vs. reality: Fauci, Birx answer key coronavirus vaccine questions

"Saturday Night Live" featured Anthony S. Fauci, played by Kate McKinnon, and Deborah Birx, played by Heidi Gardner, in a vaccine-themed cold open on Dec. 12.

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Politics

Analysis

Trump’s two remaining points of leverage on the election and how he may use them: FAQs

What the electoral college vote means and what comes next.

By Philip Bump

Power UpAnalysis

Today’s electoral college vote could push more Republicans to back Biden’s win. Or not.

By Jacqueline Alemany

Analysis

GOP efforts to overturn election may do lasting harm to democracy, political scientists warn

By Christopher Ingraham

(Alex Edelman/Getty Images)

The Energy 202Analysis

Biden urged to pick Native American to run Department of the Interior

Liberal lawmakers, climate activists, Hollywood celebrities and tribal groups are coalescing in support of Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) for interior secretary.

By Dino Grandoni

Biden’s Obama-era Cabinet picks frustrate liberals, civil rights leaders

Here’s when Biden’s win becomes official — and how Trump has been trying to prevent that

By Elise Viebeck and Daniela Santamariña

Election results under attack: Here are the facts

By Ann Gerhart

World

U.S. lifts Sudan’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism

Sudan was designated as a state sponsor of terror in 1993 in part for its support of militant Palestinian organizations such as Hamas. The move will quicken the country’s reintegration into the global economy after years of isolation.

By Max Bearak and Naba Mohieddin

Albanians rally for fifth day after police kill man for curfew violation

Demonstrators asked for the resignation of Tirana’s police chief and the release of those who have been arrested in days of clashes with police.

By Llazar Semini | AP

Although these two weddings were disrupted by the coronavirus, the brides and grooms still made the most of the paired down events. (Niha Masih/The Post)

The big, fat Indian wedding has shrunk in the pandemic — but hasn’t lost its sheen

Couples are adapting to more-intimate celebrations.

By Niha Masih

Today’s WorldViewAnalysis

Trump’s parting gift to Morocco

By Ishaan Tharoor

More than 300 boys missing after gunmen raid school in northwest Nigeria

By Ismail Alfa and Danielle Paquette

Iran summons E.U. envoys for protesting reporter’s hanging

Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the German and French envoys to Tehran after the European Union condemned the execution of an Iranian journalist.

By Associated Press

Protests flare in Iraq’s Kurdish north, adding new front in national crisis

The unrest shattered the relative calm in the Kurdish-led region, highlighting the deepening discontent across Iraq.

By Louisa Loveluck and Mustafa Salim

National

Capital Weather Gang

Major winter storm to slam Mid-Atlantic and Northeast midweek

At least 6 to 12 inches of snow is likely Wednesday through Thursday from west-central Virginia to Southern New England. A wintry mix is most likely in Washington and Baltimore.

By Jason Samenow, Wes Junker and Andrew Freedman

A chain of 900 strangers bought each other’s meals at a Dairy Queen drive-through

By Cathy Free13 minutes ago

Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez on June 7 celebrates the first English Mass with Catholics present since parishes suspended public Mass on March 16 amid the coronavirus pandemic. (AP)

Catholic parishioners gave more money to churches that went online during quarantine than to those that did not

By Michelle Boorstein

Antibiotic overuse on kids may make such drugs useless against superbugs

Using antibiotics when they’re not needed is a long-standing problem, and the pandemic “has thrown a little bit of gas on the fire,” a pediatrics professor says.

By Laura Ungar

Perspective

A New York doctor pleads for the best Christmas gift you can give: Wear a mask, avoid other covid-19 risks

Unfortunately because of the pandemic, staying home and staying away may be the most powerful displays of love.

By Ersilia M. DeFilippis

Man arrested in Olympia, Wash., after pro-Trump protests turn violent

Left- and right-wing protesters battled near the State Capitol for a second straight weekend.

By Craig Timberg

New advanced placement computer science course is diversifying the field, report finds

College Board launched computer science principles in an effort to draw more young women and students of color into the subject.

By Nick Anderson

D.C., Md. & Va.

Perspective

Specter of hunger haunts families in the D.C. region

The Washington region, one of the world’s wealthiest metropolitan areas, is home to about 600,000 people unsure of where they’ll get their next meal.

By Robert McCartney

Nearly 3 dozen arrested in D.C. as Proud Boys roamed city looking to fight

By Peter Hermann, Marissa J. Lang and Clarence Williams

Historic D.C. Black churches attacked during rallies Saturday

The Highland estate was home to President James Monroe. (Gene Runion/College of William & Mary)

Descendants of enslaved Blacks explore Virginia history

At James Monroe's Highland, the estate now owned by the College of William & Mary, descendants of people the former president enslaved help shape the way the past is understood.

By Susan Svrluga

TODAY IN D.C.

Headlines to start your day

A UMBC professor is documenting the history of the Lumbee Indian community in Baltimore

By Stephanie García

Capital Weather Gang

D.C.-area forecast: Rain today may change briefly to snow before a bigger winter storm Wednesday

By Jason Samenow

Known coronavirus deaths and cases

FAQ: What to know about restrictions and safety

Going Out Guide

How American Pops Orchestra conductor Luke Frazier would spend a perfect day in D.C.

The founder of the modern orchestra is a history buff.

By Rudi Greenberg

Savor the spirits of the season at these outdoor holiday-themed bars

Santa-themed tiki drinks, holiday trivia and colorful lights make these festive bars the perfect holiday escapes.

By Fritz Hahn

How to freshen up your takeout game and keep restaurant food hot in the cold

ASK TOM | Readers ask, and food critic Tom Sietsema responds, to dining questions during the pandemic.

By Tom Sietsema

Real Estate

Apartment trends to watch in 2021

In states without real estate lawyers, the onus is on the buyer to do due diligence for a home purchase

Two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo in Reston, Va., lists for $310,000

Business & Technology

The Cybersecurity 202Analysis

A Russian mega-hack is further damaging Trump’s cybersecurity legacy

It’s not yet clear how many federal agencies and companies the hackers compromised.

By Joseph Marks

The Health 202Analysis

Health insurers balk at last-minute deal in Congress on surprise medical bills

It's an uphill climb after doctors poured money into shaping the legislation.

By Paige Winfield Cunningham

(Bloomberg News)

Gmail, YouTube and other Google services back online after brief outage

The U.S. disruptions lasted about an hour and applied to all of the company’s listed services, including Google Calendar, Google Drive and Google Docs.

By Hannah Denham