The judge notes that the case seems to be ‘more about the impact of their allegations on People’s faith in the democratic process and their trust in our government.’
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
With Giuliani in hospital with COVID, lawmakers who met with him scramble
The New York mayor recently attended long meetings in battleground states, to help the president try to subvert November’s vote, without wearing a mask.
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Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Georgia certifies election results showing Biden won – again
Georgia’s top elections official said his office plans to recertify the state’s election results after a recount re-confirmed Democrat Joe Biden’s win against President Donald Trump in the state.
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Maine lawmakers tackle challenge of public access during pandemic
Committees plan to conduct many of their meetings virtually, at least initially, with opportunities for the public to either join by video conference or by phone.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Politics
Biden’s pick for budget director brings experience, Twitter enemies
Neera Tanden could turn out to be the president-elect’s most controversial staffing and Cabinet decision yet.
Posted inPolitics
Biden picks California attorney general to lead HHS
Xavier Becerra would be the first Latino to hold the position.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani tests positive for coronavirus
He has traveled extensively to battleground states in an effort to help the president subvert his election loss.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pentagon installs 2 Trump allies on defense advisory board
Corey Lewandowski and David Bossie are among 11 new members appointed to the Defense Business Board, replacing nine others.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics
Biden officially secures enough electors to become president
California has certified its election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing the Democrat the Electoral College majority.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Biden adjusting agenda to reflect narrow divide in Congress
Democrats acknowledge that big legislative accomplishments are unlikely, even in the best-case scenario in which the party gains a slim majority in the Senate.