Trump warns Georgia AG not to rally other Republicans against Texas lawsuit  —  The phone call came shortly before Loeffler, Perdue endorsed improbable election challenge  —  President Donald Trump warned Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr not to rally other Republican officials …

Federal criminal investigation into Hunter Biden focuses on his business dealings in China  —  (CNN)After pausing in the months before the election, federal authorities are now actively investigating the business dealings of Hunter Biden, a person with knowledge of the probe said.

Melania Trump ‘just wants to go home’  —  (CNN)In mid-November, as President Donald Trump railed against the election results, his wife, first lady Melania Trump publicly agreed with his sentiments.  But privately, a handful of days after the final state tally, the first lady tasked an emissary …

Democrats probe Kushners' billion-dollar rescue deal for family-owned skyscraper  —  Investigation examines presidential son-in-law's role in influencing US policy on Qatar  —  Democrats in the US Congress have launched an investigation into whether Jared Kushner's desire to secure …

House GOP removes Detroit Democrat from committees, citing ‘threats’ in her Facebook video  —  Republican leaders of the Michigan House of Representatives have removed Rep. Cynthia Johnson, D-Detroit, from her committee assignments in response to comments she made in a video she posted Tuesday on Facebook.

Facebook Accused of Breaking Antitrust Laws  —  Regulators are accusing the company of buying up rising rivals to cement its dominance over social media.  —  WASHINGTON — The Federal Trade Commission and 48 states accused Facebook on Wednesday of becoming a social media monopoly …

Who Funds the Federalist?  Finally, We Know.  —  For years, the funding behind the right-wing, pro-Trump publication The Federalist has been a total mystery.  Many Twitter users have asked the website's leaders, repeatedly, “Who funds The Federalist?” only to be blocked by the likes …

Biden to name Hill staffer Katherine Tai for top trade job  —  President-elect Joe Biden will nominate House Ways and Means Committee trade lawyer Katherine Tai as U.S. trade representative, according to two people familiar with the decision.  —  Biden's pick will be responsible …

Lindsey Graham Says Stacey Abrams Tricked Republicans Into Helping Biden Win  —  The GOP senator knows he's spreading dangerous lies about voter fraud.  But he's staying in Trump's good graces, so it's worth it.  —  Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday that President-elect Joe Biden won …

“He's Radioactive”: Inside Johnny Depp's Self-Made Implosion  —  It wasn't just erratic and violent behavior that wrecked one of the world's most bankable stars.  It was his unquenchable thirst for revenge.  —  In the face of mounting bad publicity, Johnny Depp could still count …

AP-NORC poll: Only half in US want shots as vaccine nears  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — As states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic, a new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves when their turn comes.

Trump Is Winning  —  Just not the fight you're watching.  —  1 hr ago  —  Before we start, two quick notes: the un-official Discord and subreddit are both kind of blowing up.  It's awesome.  You should go stop by.  —  The Discord is here.  —  The subreddit—r/thebulwark— is here.

VA watchdog told prosecutors his probe of Secretary Wilkie's effort to discredit House staffer turned up possible criminal conduct  —  The Veterans Affairs inspector general informed federal prosecutors this fall of possible criminal conduct by Secretary Robert Wilkie stemming from an investigation …

Trumpism Triumphant  —  Even in defeat, the GOP surrenders to the nutcases.  —  Off and on, for 25 years, I participated in National Review cruises as a speaker.  I met lots of wonderful people who were intelligent, curious, and great company—but there were always cranks and conspiracy theorists too.

Supporting the 2020 U.S. election … Over the past weeks and months, we've seen people coming to YouTube to learn more about where and how to vote or learning more about a candidate or an issue.  We've seen news organizations grow their audience.  And we've seen people turn to YouTube …

Rush Limbaugh: “There cannot be a peaceful coexistence” between liberals and conservatives  —  Sean Hannity calls for a special prosecutor to investigate bogus claims of election fraud  —  Steve Bannon: “It's still a big possibility to have a contingent election”

‘God be with us’  —  Covid-19 becomes personal in a South Dakota town as neighbors die and the town debates a mask mandate  —  MITCHELL, S.D. — A cold wind whipped through the prairie as they laid Buck Timmins to rest.  —  Timmins, a longtime coach and referee, was not the first person in Mitchell …

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Biden team explores Sen. Doug Jones for attorney general nominee as the candidate list narrows to four names  —  President-elect Joe Biden's top advisers have asked at least one outside advocacy group for input about Sen. Doug Jones as a potential attorney general, one indication that his team …

In Conversation With Barack Obama The former president on his advice for Biden, his critics on the left, and what he learned about the GOP.  —  A Promised Land, the first volume of President Obama's presidential memoirs, takes the reader through his political rise and the first two and a half years of his administration.

An Idaho official left a meeting in tears as anti-maskers swarmed her home  —  Minutes into a public health district's virtual meeting to vote on a local mask mandate in Idaho on Tuesday evening, Ada County Commissioner Diana Lachiondo tearfully excused herself after getting a phone call …

How Biden aims to Covid-proof his administration  —  Avoiding superspreader events, requiring masks and encouraging remote work are all part of the transition's effort to keep its staff safe.  —  Small and infrequent public events.  Repeated testing of staff, reporters and the president-elect.

GOP senator won't rule out challenging Electoral College results in Congress  —  Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Wednesday did not rule out challenging the results of the Electoral College next month when Congress formally certifies the vote.  —  Johnson, who is chairman of the Senate Homeland Security …

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf tests positive for COVID-19  —  The governor of Pennsylvania tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.  —  Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf's office announced he tested positive for the virus and has been in isolation since.  —  “During a routine test yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19,” Wolf wrote.