Trump pardons former national security adviser Michael Flynn, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI
President Trump’s pardon of Flynn marks a full embrace of the retired general he had ousted from the White House after only 22 days — and a final salvo against the Russia investigation that shadowed the first half of his term in office.
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The religious organizations said they were illegally targeted by pandemic-related restrictions imposed to combat spiking coronavirus cases. The 5-to-4 order was the first show of solidified conservative strength on the court since the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Frustrated doctors say they have had to ration the antibody cocktail given to President Trump — if they can get one at all — because of extremely short supply.
Scores of Americans are choosing to follow through with plans to visit family and friends this week despite surging coronavirus cases — a scenario that officials in other countries are trying to avert ahead of other upcoming holidays, such as Christmas and New Year’s.
LightStrike is a germ-zapping robot at San Antonio International Airport in Texas. Other airports are considering whether to invest in the $125,000 device.
Election 2020As President-elect Joe Biden called on Americans to make a shared sacrifice, President Trump spent the day tweeting a stream of grievances and baseless accusations.
A temporary order blocking further certification of election results was stayed on appeal from officials who had already formalized President-elect Joe Biden’s win the day before.
Former Obama official Michèle Flournoy, often mentioned as Biden’s most likely choice, said to remain in the running.
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The latest tax return shows the nonprofit gun rights organization in the red for the fourth year in a row.
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The FixAnalysis
In near-identical tweets this week, GOP senators Tom Cotton (Ark.), Josh Hawley (Mo.) and Marco Rubio (Fla.) all came out pretty aggressively against President-elect Joe Biden’s Cabinet picks.
The president-elect has committed to the installation of 500,000 charging stations by 2030 and extending a tax credit for the purchase of the vehicles.
Braun, a Democrat from Illinois, who served with President-elect Joe Biden, said in an interview that she is interested in serving as the next interior secretary.
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Alejandro Mayorkas championed cybersecurity initiatives during the Obama years.
Fact CheckerAnalysis
The president is casting doubt on Wisconsin’s election results, but every part of his claim is false.
Mohamed Ramadan and Omer Adam, both celebrities in the Middle East, met in Dubai. Their photo has triggered turmoil for Ramadan’s career in Egypt.
The vehicle, carrying at least two political slogans, appeared to have caused only minor damage. Authorities did not comment on the driver’s motive.
The Duchess described the “almost unbearable pain” that comes with losing a child, and urged people to “commit to asking others, ‘Are you OK?’”
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Analysts expect Joe Biden’s ascent to power to bolster liberal, internationalist forces across the Atlantic.
Kylie Moore-Gilbert had been jailed two years ago on charges she strongly denied.
The McAllen Central Processing Center will reopen in 2022 after a major renovation, Customs and Border Protection officials said.
“It appears that there was a very conscious effort to conceal what was going on," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said. "And that’s what makes it even more unacceptable.”
Peter Newsham is the latest experienced chief to resign or retire as jurisdictions nationwide reexamine the role of policing after widespread demonstrations for social and racial justice.
Local officials are pleading with residents to stay home for Thanksgiving and avoid gatherings.
The Washington-area restaurant chain Medium Rare is making more than 3,000 dinners for seniors spending Thanksgiving alone.
Economists say they are concerned that the current surge of the coronavirus, combined with Congress’ failure to pass stimulus help, could send the recovery backwards.
Fresh off delivering millions of ballots in the election, the U.S. Postal Service is turning its attention to another massive undertaking — “Operation Santa.” But these letters to Saint Nick will be digitized and posted online for “elves” — anyone hoping to spread holiday cheer — to adopt and fulfill the gift lists.
The White House has pressured the Defense Department to move forward with a plan to allow a private company to lease electromagnetic spectrum necessary for 5G communication networks. Industry analysts say such an opportunity would be worth at least $50 billion.
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Perspective
As conference players and coaches lament a canceled season, others continue in their pursuit of madness.
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Navy and GW opened their men’s seasons Wednesday, and the normalcy was a welcome reprieve.
The 18th-ranked Badgers, who suffered a damaging loss to No. 11 Northwestern last week, likely now have almost no shot at reaching the Big Ten championship game.
The NFL pushed back the game because of the Ravens' coronavirus issues. It's the NFL's first coronavirus-related schedule adjustment since Week 7.
