Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, seen here outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, once again faces a vote from the Republican conference to remove her from her leadership role. She beat back an effort in February. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, seen here outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, once again faces a vote […]
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The political future of GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, seen here on April 28 ahead of President Biden’s joint address to Congress, is increasingly in doubt as she refuses to back down from criticism of former President Donald Trump. Melina Mara/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Melina Mara/Pool/AFP via Getty Images The political future of GOP Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, seen here […]
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, seen here during a news conference on April 15, has released a motion to censure Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., over comments she made at a protest over the weekend. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, seen here during a news conference on April 15, has released a motion to censure Rep. Maxine […]
“[W]e’ve got to get more confrontational, we’ve got to make sure that they know we mean business,” Rep. Maxine Waters said during a protest at the Brooklyn Center Police Department on Saturday. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images “[W]e’ve got to get more confrontational, we’ve got to make sure that they know we mean business,” Rep. Maxine Waters […]
Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley, seen here at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, are calling on the Biden administration to lift the cap on refugees. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Reps. Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and Ayanna Pressley, seen here at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on March 11, are calling […]
The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, seen here addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference in February. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, seen here addressing the Conservative Political Action Conference in February. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The House Ethics […]
William Evans, a Capitol Police officer who was killed last week, will lie in honor in the United States Capitol rotunda on April 13. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images William Evans, a Capitol Police officer who was killed last week, will lie in honor in the United States Capitol rotunda on April 13. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images House and Senate Democratic leaders […]
Former Iowa state Sen. Rita Hart has ended her challenge in a U.S. House race she lost to Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks by six votes. Above, Hart appears at her farm in Wheatland, Iowa, on Aug. 13, 2019. Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Former Iowa state Sen. Rita Hart has ended her challenge […]
Maj. Gen. William Walker, seen here during a Senate hearing on March 3, has been appointed as the House sergeant-at-arms. Greg Nash/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Greg Nash/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Maj. Gen. William Walker, seen here during a Senate hearing on March 3, has been appointed as the House sergeant-at-arms. Greg Nash/Pool/AFP via Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tapped Maj. […]
Thirty years after Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton first introduced a bill for Washington, D.C., statehood, she returns to Capitol Hill to do it again — this time, with the broadest support for the cause to date. “We’ve gotten off of the wish list to an approach of a new reality,” Norton, the district’s nonvoting delegate, tells NPR. Her legislation, H.R. 51, will be the subject of […]
An installation erected near the U.S. Capitol showcases support for the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act on March 17, 2021. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Communities Uni hide caption toggle caption Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Communities Uni An installation erected near the U.S. Capitol showcases support for the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act on March […]
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, seen here on March 2 at a FEMA community vaccination center in Philadelphia, announced Saturday the agency will assist with the influx of migrant children at the U.S. southern border. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, seen here on March 2 at a FEMA community vaccination center in […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seen here talking to reporters on Thursday, has called for bipartisan support for the House vote on the Senate-amended coronavirus relief legislation. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seen here talking to reporters on Thursday, has called for bipartisan support for the House vote on the Senate-amended coronavirus relief legislation. Chip Somodevilla/Getty […]
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, seen here on Feb. 23, has called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s proposal for a commission to study the events of Jan. 6 “a “bizarre, partisan concept.” Al Drago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, seen here on Feb. 23, has called House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s proposal for a commission to study the events of […]
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, seen here during a press briefing on Feb. 4, told CBS the World Health Organization has more work to do to get to the bottom of where the coronavirus emerged. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan, seen here during a press briefing on Feb. 4, told CBS the […]
Democrats are unveiling Biden-backed legislation Thursday morning to overhaul the immigration system, which includes setting up a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for UndocuBlack Net hide caption toggle caption Jemal Countess/Getty Images for UndocuBlack Net Democrats are unveiling Biden-backed legislation Thursday morning to overhaul the immigration system, which includes setting up a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for […]
Former President Donald Trump, seen here speaking to supporters on Jan. 20, attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in a statement Tuesday evening. Pete Marovich/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pete Marovich/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump, seen here speaking to supporters on Jan. 20, attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in a statement Tuesday evening. Pete Marovich/Getty Images In a highly personal attack, former President […]
Former GOP Sen. David Perdue from Georgia, seen here during a campaign rally in December, has filed paperwork with the FEC to potentially run for Senate again. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jessica McGowan/Getty Images Former GOP Sen. David Perdue from Georgia, seen here during a campaign rally in December, has filed paperwork with the FEC to potentially run for Senate again. Jessica McGowan/Getty […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seen at the Capitol on Feb. 11, has called for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, seen at the Capitol on Feb. 11, has called for an independent commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Samuel Corum/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced […]
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who’s speaking and who’s seen here alongside the other House impeachment managers on Saturday, says they have “no regrets” over their trial strategy. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who’s speaking and who’s seen here alongside the other House impeachment managers on Saturday, says they have “no regrets” over their trial strategy. Tasos Katopodis/Getty […]
Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., delivered his closing arguments on the fifth day of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. Handout/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Lead House impeachment manager Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., delivered his closing arguments on the fifth day of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial. Handout/Getty Images Updated at 6:03 p.m. ET In closing arguments […]
Michael van der Veen, defense lawyer for former President Donald Trump, gives closing arguments during Trump’s second impeachment trial on February 13, 2021. Handout/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Michael van der Veen, defense lawyer for former President Donald Trump, gives closing arguments during Trump’s second impeachment trial on February 13, 2021. Handout/Getty Images Former President Donald Trump’s legal team called the impeachment process […]
The U.S. Capitol on the third day of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. House impeachment managers argued that Trump is singularly to blame for the deadly insurrection on the Capitol on Jan. 6. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images The U.S. Capitol on the third day of the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump. House impeachment […]
Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., emphasized that not all of former President Donald Trump’s supporters who showed up at the rally on Jan. 6 engaged in the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Handout/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Handout/Getty Images Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., emphasized that not all of former President Donald Trump’s supporters who showed up at the rally on Jan. 6 engaged in the attack […]
The Senate voted Tuesday that the trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional and that he can be subject to the Senate as a court of impeachment. Handout/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Handout/Getty Images The Senate voted Tuesday that the trial of former President Donald Trump is constitutional and that he can be subject to the Senate as a court of impeachment. Handout/Getty Images […]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., tells reporters Tuesday that the Senate can do the impeachment trial and COVID-19 relief simultaneously. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., tells reporters Tuesday that the Senate can do the impeachment trial and COVID-19 relief simultaneously. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, […]
House impeachment managers, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., seen leaving the Senate floor after delivering the article of impeachment on Capitol Hill on Jan. 25. They will deliver the case against former President Trump starting Tuesday. Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images House impeachment managers, led by Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., seen leaving the Senate floor after delivering the article of […]
U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney attends a congressional tribute to the late Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on February 3, 2021. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney attends a congressional tribute to the late Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick who lies in honor in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol […]
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, seen here at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, is leading a group of GOP senators who have written to President Biden with a request to detail a COVID-19 rescue counterproposal. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, seen here at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, is leading a group of GOP senators who have written […]
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, seen here during a confirmation hearing on Jan. 19, announced Monday he would force a vote on whether the Senate can hold a trial of a former president. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, seen here during a confirmation hearing on Jan. 19, announced Monday he would force a vote on whether the Senate can hold […]
Avril Haines, seen here during her confirmation hearing Tuesday, was confirmed by the Senate as director of national intelligence. Joe Raedle/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Avril Haines, seen here during her confirmation hearing Tuesday, was confirmed by the Senate as director of national intelligence. Joe Raedle/Pool/AFP via Getty Images The Senate has voted to confirm Avril Haines to […]
Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, seen here during a campaign event in Georgia on Jan. 4, were sworn in as U.S. Senators by Vice President Kamala Harris Wednesday afternoon. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, seen here during a campaign event in Georgia on Jan. 4, were sworn in as U.S. Senators by […]
The late Whitney Houston, seen here in 2001, is on the list of names of “great Americans” President Trump seeks to honor as statues in a proposed “National Garden of American Heroes.” But with two days left in office, Trump is very unlikely to see his vision realized. Scott Gries/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Scott Gries/Getty Images The late Whitney Houston, seen here in 2001, […]
Gary Gensler, pictured during a Senate hearing in July 2013, will be nominated to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Biden administration. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Gary Gensler, pictured during a Senate hearing in July 2013, will be nominated to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission for the Biden administration. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden will nominate […]
The U.S. Capitol is seen behind fences on Sunday, following the violent riot by pro-Trump extremists on Jan. 6. This week’s events will have the largest security presence of any inauguration in U.S. history. Eric Thayer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Eric Thayer/Getty Images The U.S. Capitol is seen behind fences on Sunday, following the violent riot by pro-Trump extremists on Jan. 6. This week’s events […]
Jaime Harrison, seen here after conceding the South Carolina Senate election to Sen. Lindsey Graham on Nov. 3, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be DNC chair. Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Jaime Harrison, seen here after conceding the South Carolina Senate election to Sen. Lindsey Graham on Nov. 3, is President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to be DNC chair. Michael Ciaglo/Getty […]
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., passes some of the security forces who have been called up to protect the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as the House impeachment proceedings begin. Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., passes some of the security forces who have been called up to protect the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as the […]
Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., seen here during a press conference in December, is the No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., seen here during a press conference in December, is the No. 3 Republican in the House of Representatives. Drew Angerer/Getty Images In a significant move, Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., chair […]
Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., seen here during a hearing in 2019, urged her colleagues on Tuesday to support a resolution calling on Vice President Pence to remove Trump from office via the 25th Amendment. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jacquelyn Martin/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Rep. Norma Torres, D-Calif., seen here during a hearing in 2019, urged her colleagues on Tuesday to support […]
An American flag flies at half staff at the U.S. Capitol on Monday to honor two U.S. Capitol Police officers who died following the violence on Capitol Hill. Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images An American flag flies at half staff at the U.S. Capitol on Monday to honor two U.S. Capitol Police officers who died following the violence on Capitol Hill. […]
An American flag flies at a memorial for U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was fatally injured when a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday. Another officer, Howard Liebengood, died Saturday in an off-duty death. Al Drago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images An American flag flies at a memorial for U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was fatally injured […]
Retiring Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., on Sunday joined his Senate colleague Lisa Murkowski of Alaska in calling for President Trump to resign. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Retiring Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., on Sunday joined his Senate colleague Lisa Murkowski of Alaska in calling for President Trump to resign. Alex Wong/Getty Images Pennsylvania’s Pat Toomey is the second Republican U.S. senator […]
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, seen here during a press conference on January 6, 2021, has called for President Trump to be removed from office. SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, seen here during a press conference on January 6, 2021, has called for President Trump to be removed from office. SAUL LOEB/AFP […]
Protesters supporting President Trump break into the Capitol on Wednesday. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered a citywide curfew starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Protesters supporting President Trump break into the Capitol on Wednesday. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered a citywide curfew starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Win McNamee/Getty Images As supporters of President Trump […]
A record number of women, racial minorities and members of the LGBTQ community make the 117th Congress the most diverse in history. ERIC BARADAT/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption ERIC BARADAT/AFP via Getty Images With 2020 in the rearview mirror, the 117th Congress is now getting under way as members take their oaths of office on Capitol Hill Sunday. For many, the process will […]
President Trump, seen here at the White House on Dec. 12, has signed the coronavirus relief package. Al Drago/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Al Drago/Getty Images President Trump, seen here at the White House on Dec. 12, has signed the coronavirus relief package. Al Drago/Getty Images President Trump has signed a coronavirus relief and spending package after threatening to derail the bill by calling for […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a press conference Sunday. Congress is scrambling after President Trump blasted a major aid and spending package that lawmakers passed Monday. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., holds a press conference Sunday. Congress is scrambling after President Trump blasted a major aid and spending package that lawmakers passed Monday. Tasos Katopodis/Getty […]
Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., seen here on Capitol Hill in May, had proposed curbing the Federal Reserve’s ability to offer emergency loans. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., seen here on Capitol Hill in May, had proposed curbing the Federal Reserve’s ability to offer emergency loans. Alex Wong/Getty Images Lawmakers have cleared a major obstacle in their path […]
While on the campaign trail, President Trump, seen here on the South Lawn of the White House in June, frequently bemoaned what he viewed as insufficient water pressure of devices like showerheads. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images While on the campaign trail, President Trump, seen here on the South Lawn of the White House in June, frequently […]
On Monday, the Electoral College will meet (some virtually) to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images On Monday, the Electoral College will meet (some virtually) to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Updated at 9:37 a.m. ET On Monday, 538 electors in all 50 states and the District of Columbia will cast their votes for […]
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who’s seen here alongside a group of Democratic and Republican members of Congress as they announce a proposal for a COVID-19 relief bill on Dec. 1, said Sunday that negotiations on the bill’s text are ongoing. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who’s seen here alongside a group of Democratic and Republican […]
Former U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice, seen here at a 2019 Women in the World Summit in New York City, is Biden’s pick to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council. JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption JOHANNES EISELE/AFP via Getty Images Former U.S. National Security Advisor Susan Rice, seen here at a 2019 Women in the World Summit in New York […]
The U.S. Supreme Court turned back an effort to reject Pennsylvania’s election results. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court turned back an effort to reject Pennsylvania’s election results. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images The Supreme Court Tuesday rejected an effort to overturn the results of the presidential election in Pennsylvania, signaling that the high […]
President-elect Joe Biden delivers a Thanksgiving address Wednesday at the Queen Theatre in Wilmington, Del. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden delivers a Thanksgiving address Wednesday at the Queen Theatre in Wilmington, Del. Mark Makela/Getty Images The day before Thanksgiving offered a jarring contrast between President-elect Joe Biden and President Trump, who has yet to concede he lost the […]
Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, seen here during a confirmation hearing in May, urged President Trump to accept the outcome of the presidential election. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, seen here during a confirmation hearing in May, urged President Trump to accept the outcome of the presidential election. Alex Wong/Getty Images Updated at 11:23 […]
Gwinnett County election workers handle ballots on Nov. 16 as part of the recount for the 2020 presidential election. Megan Varner/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Megan Varner/Getty Images Gwinnett County election workers handle ballots on Nov. 16 as part of the recount for the 2020 presidential election. Megan Varner/Getty Images Georgia election officials have released a report on the hand tally recount of the presidential […]
Poll workers check voters identifications at The Orpheum Theater in Madison, Wis., on Election Day. The Trump campaign announced on Wednesday that it is filing for a recount in two counties in the state. Andy Manis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andy Manis/Getty Images Poll workers check voters identifications at The Orpheum Theater in Madison, Wis., on Election Day. The Trump campaign announced on Wednesday that […]
President-elect Joe Biden spoke Thursday morning with Pope Francis. The two met in Washington, D.C., in 2015. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden spoke Thursday morning with Pope Francis. The two met in Washington, D.C., in 2015. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offered his congratulations to […]
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President-elect Joe Biden addresses the media Tuesday in Wilmington, Del., about the Trump administration’s lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden addresses the media Tuesday in Wilmington, Del., about the Trump administration’s lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act. Joe Raedle/Getty Images President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday called President Trump’s refusal to concede […]
Supporters of President Trump rally in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday after Democratic nominee Joe Biden was declared to have won the 2020 presidential election. David McNew/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David McNew/AFP via Getty Images Supporters of President Trump rally in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday after Democratic nominee Joe Biden was declared to have won the 2020 presidential election. David McNew/AFP […]
Sen. Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, embrace onstage at a drive-in Election Day eve rally in Philadelphia. Mark Makela/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Makela/Getty Images Sen. Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, embrace onstage at a drive-in Election Day eve rally in Philadelphia. Mark Makela/Getty Images As California Sen. Kamala Harris shatters one of the highest glass ceilings with her historic […]
Former Vice President Joe Biden, joined by running mate Kamala Harris, gives remarks on Nov. 5 in Wilmington, Del., his third day of waiting on vote counting. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Former Vice President Joe Biden, joined by running mate Kamala Harris, gives remarks on Nov. 5 in Wilmington, Del., his third day of waiting on vote counting. Drew Angerer/Getty […]
Appropriately called the “Keystone State,” Pennsylvania is one of the most contested states this cycle and will play a crucial role in determining the next president. Caroline Amenabar /NPR hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar /NPR Appropriately called the “Keystone State,” Pennsylvania is one of the most contested states this cycle and will play a crucial role in determining the next president. Caroline Amenabar /NPR In […]
President Trump told supporters during a rally in Dubuque, Iowa that the results of the presidential race should be known on Election Night. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images President Trump told supporters during a rally in Dubuque, Iowa that the results of the presidential race should be known on Election Night. Mario Tama/Getty Images President Trump is doubling down on claims […]
Poll workers check in a voter at the Barclays Center in New York City on Oct. 24. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Keith/Getty Images Poll workers check in a voter at the Barclays Center in New York City on Oct. 24. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images Months ago, as the primary season was unfolding, election experts began to sound the alarm on what they saw […]
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden depart the Delaware State Building after casting their ballots for the general election on Wednesday in Wilmington. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden depart the Delaware State Building after casting their ballots for the general election on Wednesday in Wilmington. Drew Angerer/Getty […]
The Senate voted Monday evening on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, seen here during her confirmation hearings. Stefani Reynolds/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/Pool/Getty Images The Senate voted Monday evening on the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, seen here during her confirmation hearings. Stefani Reynolds/Pool/Getty Images The Senate has voted 52-48 to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett […]
Voters approach a polling location in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 13 — the first day of voting in the state. More than 7 million votes have been cast in Texas already. Sergio Flores/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sergio Flores/Getty Images Voters approach a polling location in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 13 — the first day of voting in the state. More than 7 million votes […]
In a near-party-line vote Sunday, Senate Republicans advanced President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, seen here on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. A final confirmation vote is set for Monday evening. Sarah Silbiger/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Sarah Silbiger/Pool/Getty Images In a near-party-line vote Sunday, Senate Republicans advanced President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, seen here on Capitol Hill on […]
Former President Barack Obama addresses Joe Biden-Kamala Harris supporters during a drive-in rally Wednesday in Philadelphia. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images Former President Barack Obama addresses Joe Biden-Kamala Harris supporters during a drive-in rally Wednesday in Philadelphia. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 7:33 p.m. ET Former President Barack Obama urged Philadelphians to make a voting […]
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump will have their final debate on Thursday. Caroline Amenabar/NPR; Gage Skidmore/Flickr hide caption toggle caption Caroline Amenabar/NPR; Gage Skidmore/Flickr Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and President Trump will have their final debate on Thursday. Caroline Amenabar/NPR; Gage Skidmore/Flickr With less than two weeks until voting concludes, President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will face off for […]
Supporters listen as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks during a drive-in campaign event at Riverside High School in Durham, N.C., on Sunday. Carolyn Kaster/AP hide caption toggle caption Carolyn Kaster/AP Supporters listen as Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks during a drive-in campaign event at Riverside High School in Durham, N.C., on Sunday. Carolyn Kaster/AP Joe Biden’s campaign is urging its supporters not to become […]
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seen here campaigning for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Oct. 16. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is seen here campaigning for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Oct. 16. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, who the FBI says was targeted by a foiled kidnapping plot, on Sunday accused President […]
A voter places a ballot in an official mail-in ballot drop box outside of the L.A. County Registrar’s office on October 14. The California Republican Party has said it will not comply with a state cease-and-desist order to halt usage of the GOP’s unofficial ballot drop boxes. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images A voter places a ballot in an official mail-in […]
Sen. Ben Sasse, pictured here during Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing before the Senate, berated President Trump in a telephone town hall with constituents. Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Pool/Getty Images Sen. Ben Sasse, pictured here during Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearing before the Senate, berated President Trump in a telephone town hall with constituents. Pool/Getty Images Republican Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska […]
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks about his vision for older Americans Tuesday in Pembroke Pines, Fla. President Trump won the senior vote four years ago. Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks about his vision for older Americans Tuesday in Pembroke Pines, Fla. President Trump won the senior vote four years ago. […]
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, seen leaving St. Ann’s Church in Wilmington, Del., on Sunday, has declined in recent days to say whether he would attempt to add justices to the Supreme Court, if he’s elected president. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, seen leaving St. Ann’s Church in Wilmington, Del., on Sunday, […]
President Trump takes off his face mask Monday night as he arrives at the White House upon his return from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images President Trump takes off his face mask Monday night as he arrives at the White House upon his return from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. […]
President Trump participates in a conference call at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday. The White House via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption The White House via Getty Images President Trump participates in a conference call at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Sunday. The White House via Getty Images Updated at 3:17 p.m. ET President Trump has tweeted that he will […]
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany takes off her face covering before speaking with reporters outside the West Wing of the White House on Friday, the day President Trump announced he had tested positive for the virus. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany takes off her face covering before speaking with reporters outside the West Wing […]
President Trump waves to supporters outside of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Sunday. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images President Trump waves to supporters outside of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Sunday. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images President Trump briefly left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on […]
Vice President Pence, seen during a press conference at the White House on Sept. 28, will begin a campaign tour through key swing states following the vice presidential debate on Wednesday. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Vice President Pence, seen during a press conference at the White House on Sept. 28, will begin a campaign tour through key swing states following […]
White House physician Sean Conley briefs the press on Saturday on the condition of President Trump, who was hospitalized the evening before because of the coronavirus. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images White House physician Sean Conley briefs the press on Saturday on the condition of President Trump, who was hospitalized the evening before because of the coronavirus. […]
Supporters gather outside Latrobe Train Station on Wednesday to greet former Vice President Joe Biden. The Biden campaign announced it will begin in-person canvassing as the election nears. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images Supporters gather outside Latrobe Train Station on Wednesday to greet former Vice President Joe Biden. The Biden campaign announced it will begin in-person canvassing as the election nears. […]
Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, is meeting with senators this week ahead of her confirmation hearing, which is set to start on Oct. 12. Anna Moneymaker/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, is meeting with senators this week ahead of her confirmation hearing, […]
Preparations take place on Sunday outside the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion in Cleveland ahead of the first presidential debate, scheduled for Tuesday. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Semansky/AP Preparations take place on Sunday outside the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion in Cleveland ahead of the first presidential debate, scheduled for Tuesday. Patrick Semansky/AP President Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will debate […]
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks Sunday about President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden speaks Sunday about President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Sunday implored Senate […]
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seen here during a press conference Thursday, has criticized President Trump for trying to quickly fill a Supreme Court vacancy before the court hears a case on the Affordable Care Act. Liz Lynch/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Liz Lynch/Getty Images House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., seen here during a press conference Thursday, has criticized President Trump for trying to quickly […]
At a news conference on Sept. 23, President Trump declined to promise a peaceful transfer of power after the November election. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Vucci/AP At a news conference on Sept. 23, President Trump declined to promise a peaceful transfer of power after the November election. Evan Vucci/AP No votes have been counted in the election of 2020 but a battle already […]
Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., is leading an effort to ensure climate is addressed at every presidential debate this cycle. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal hide caption toggle caption Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., is leading an effort to ensure climate is addressed at every presidential debate this cycle. Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Green New Deal When President Trump […]
A man holds a sign that says “VOTE” outside Mankato Regional Airport as President Trump makes a campaign stop on Aug. 17 in Mankato, Minn. Both Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden visit the state Friday. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephen Maturen/Getty Images A man holds a sign that says “VOTE” outside Mankato Regional Airport as President Trump makes a campaign stop on […]
Miriam Robles, 24, says she envisions the day she becomes a U.S. citizen and gets to vote the way other people fantasize about their wedding day. Miriam Robles hide caption toggle caption Miriam Robles Miriam Robles, 24, says she envisions the day she becomes a U.S. citizen and gets to vote the way other people fantasize about their wedding day. Miriam Robles These days, Miriam Robles […]
Former first lady Michelle Obama, seen here at a rally in 2018, is the founder of When We All Vote, an organization that aims to help people register and vote. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Former first lady Michelle Obama, seen here at a rally in 2018, is the founder of When We All Vote, an organization that aims to help […]
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden denounced President Trump during remarks in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden denounced President Trump during remarks in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Monday. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 3 p.m. ET Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Monday forcefully pushed back against President […]
Six-year-old Mary “Dodie” Brown holds a copy of the 1959 special Hawaii statehood edition of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. George Bacon/Hawaii State Archives hide caption toggle caption George Bacon/Hawaii State Archives Six-year-old Mary “Dodie” Brown holds a copy of the 1959 special Hawaii statehood edition of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin. George Bacon/Hawaii State Archives When Arthur Roland Kam thinks back to 1959, he remembers how everyone around him […]
After meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in the Oval Office, President Trump addressed the judge’s ruling, calling the case a “continuation of the witch hunt.” Anna Moneymaker/Pool/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Pool/Getty Images After meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi in the Oval Office, President Trump addressed the judge’s ruling, calling the case a “continuation of the witch hunt.” Anna Moneymaker/Pool/Getty […]
A group of protestors hold a demonstration in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s home in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 16, 2020. LOGAN CYRUS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption LOGAN CYRUS/AFP via Getty Images A group of protestors hold a demonstration in front of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s home in Greensboro, North Carolina on August 16, 2020. LOGAN CYRUS/AFP via Getty Images Postmaster […]
Poll workers must take extra precautions this year to protect themselves against the coronavirus. Election experts fear a massive shortage of workers at the polls in November. John Minchillo/AP hide caption toggle caption John Minchillo/AP Poll workers must take extra precautions this year to protect themselves against the coronavirus. Election experts fear a massive shortage of workers at the polls in November. John Minchillo/AP Susan Weiss […]