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McConnell urged Republican senators not to object when Congress ratifies presidential votes -New York Times
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell and his top deputies pressed other Senate Republicans on Tuesday not to join in with any House Republicans who may object to the pr...
Dec 15, 2020
Exclusive: Biden to name former Democratic rival Pete Buttigieg as transportation secretary – sources
By Jarrett Renshaw and David Shepardson WILMINGTON, Del. (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Pete Buttigieg, his former rival for the Democratic presidential nomination, to lead the U.S. ...
Dec 15, 2020
White House: U.S. taking any necessary steps in wake of cyber attack
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is taking any steps necessary to remedy the situation after a widespread cyber attack, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said on Tuesday. (Reporting by ...
Dec 15, 2020
Trump to receive COVID-19 vaccine as soon as medical team say it’s best – McEnany
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will "absolutely" encourage Americans to take COVID-19 vaccines, and will receive a vaccine himself as soon as his medical team determines it's best,...
Dec 15, 2020
After Electoral College vote, White House says Trump still involved in legal challenge
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is still involved in legal challenges to the 2020 election, White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany said on Tuesday when asked how the president responde...
Dec 15, 2020
Biden to be sworn into office in largely virtual event as COVID-19 rages
By James Oliphant WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be sworn into office on Jan. 20 on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, but the inaugural festi...
Dec 15, 2020
Exclusive: New Mexico’s Deb Haaland emerges as Biden’s top choice to lead U.S. Interior -sources
By Jarrett Renshaw and Valerie Volcovici WILMINGTON, Del./WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Deb Haaland of New Mexico has emerged as President-elect Joe Biden's leading choice to head the Int...
Dec 15, 2020
U.S. Speaker Pelosi asks leaders to meet on COVID-19 aid, government funding: source
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday invited other top congressional leaders to meet at 4 p.m. (2100 GMT) as they seek to finalize a massive government spending deal and re...
Dec 15, 2020
U.S. Senate leader McConnell acknowledges Biden winner of U.S. presidency
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican, on Tuesday congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their Nov. 3 election vic...
Dec 15, 2020
After the White House, Trump faces uncertain future and legal threats
By John Whitesides and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is leaving the White House but he is not going to fade away quietly. After failing in his legal efforts to overturn h...
Dec 15, 2020
