The viral pandemic is accelerating a transformation of America’s holiday shopping season.
Katherine Lee
Wisconsin certifies Biden as winner following recount
President Trump promises to file a lawsuit, a longshot attempt to overturn the results by disqualifying as many as 238,000 ballots.
Health officials brace for another surge, new COVID-19 restrictions
Almost 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday.
Actress Laverne Cox recounts transphobic attack in LA
Cox, who made history in 2014 as the first out transgender actress to be nominated for an Emmy Award, has often used her platform to raise awareness about violence and discrimination against trans women.
White House Christmas decor gives nod to first responders
This year’s White House Christmas decorations highlight first responders and frontline workers who are being challenged by the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved
The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.
Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, starting with treasury chief
The president-elect announces several of his most senior economic advisers.
Biden gets access to President’s Daily Brief
From now until Inauguration Day, Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be reading the brief crafted for Trump, who had delayed giving them access to it as he contests the outcome of the election.
The Latest: Trump coronavirus adviser Scott Atlas leaving White House job
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Beware of COVID-19 scams as vaccine approaches FDA approval
Homeland Security investigators are preparing for the scams, especially after the mess of criminal activity this year with phony personal protective equipment, false cures and extortion schemes.