Trump's Final Days of Rage and Denial  —  The last act of the Trump presidency has taken on the stormy elements of a drama more common to history or literature than a modern White House.  —  WASHINGTON — Over the past week, President Trump posted or reposted more than 130 messages …

Giuliani's Michigan Witness Mellissa Carone Harassed, Sent Sex Videos To Boyfriend's Ex  —  Two years before she'd become the breakout star of the clown show Rudy Giuliani brought to Lansing this week, Mellissa Carone was sending her then-boyfriend's ex-wife graphic videos of the two of them having sex.

Unnamed Pentagon officials blast use of anonymous sources … Senior defense officials on Saturday declined to go on the record yet sharply criticized the use of anonymous sources in reports that the Pentagon was slow-rolling Biden-Harris transition efforts.

COVID-19 May Cause Erectile Dysfunction  —  Although COVID-19 treatments have improved and a vaccine is on the way, even a mild case of the virus can cause long-term complications — including the possibility of erectile dysfunction.  Infectious disease expert Dr. Dena Grayson joined LX News …

Why Do So Many Americans Think the Election Was Stolen?  —  Looking for the reasons behind a seemingly unreasonable belief.  —  There have been few surprises this past month in how Donald Trump has dealt with the reality of his electoral defeat.  —  Anyone familiar with his career …

“James Baldwin Didn't Have to Go Out and Get Votes.”  Obama Reflects on Race, Dialogue, and Disinformation in PEN America Interview  —  In excerpts released today, the former president reflects on his own role as writer and politician as he receives the PEN America Voice of Influence Award …

CIA psychological profiler who labeled Trump ‘dangerous’ dies of covid-19 at 86  —  As a pioneering psychological profiler for the Central Intelligence Agency and later as a consultant, Jerrold M. Post plumbed the lives, leadership styles and, at times, the mental illness of foreign heads around the globe.

Historians sue Trump administration to stop ‘bonfire of records in the Rose Garden’  —  Screenshots are not “complete copies” of presidential records, they say  —  Two historian groups, an independent archive and a watchdog organization are suing President Trump and other administration officials …

'We've lost our moral authority': Kinzinger unwilling to back off Trump  —  Rep. Adam Kinzinger is sticking around next Congress — and the Illinois Republican isn't done sticking it to Donald Trump.  —  Kinzinger, fresh off a re-election victory in his conservative district nestled between Chicago …

Neera Tanden, Biden's pick for budget chief, runs a think tank backed by corporate and foreign interests  —  She leads the liberal Center for American Progress  —  In her nine years helming Washington's leading liberal think tank, Neera Tanden mingled with deep-pocketed donors who made their fortunes …

Georgia Democratic senator receives death threats after election hearing  —  An Atlanta state senator has asked for police protection after people posting on conservative social media said she should be killed over her participation in hearings on Thursday about unsubstantiated claims …

Is ‘Natural Immunity’ From Covid Better Than a Vaccine?  —  And if you've already had Covid-19, do you still need a vaccine?  Experts tackle questions about vaccine immunity.  —  On the heels of last month's news of stunning results from Pfizer's and Moderna's experimental Covid-19 vaccines …

Report Points to Microwave ‘Attack’ as Likely Source of Mystery Illnesses That Hit Diplomats and Spies  —  A government-commissioned report provides the most definitive explanation yet for “Havana syndrome,” which struck scores of American employees, first in Cuba and then in China, Russia and other countries.

Politico's Alex Thompson Peels Back Curtain on Trump-Biden Transition on The Interview  —  With less than 50 days until the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, the transition to his administration from the current one is well underway.  It's a massive undertaking …