Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Saturday, December 12, 2020 (1 Viewer)

Below are some of the top political news stories of the day:

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court, Barr as efforts to overturn election fizzle
President Donald Trump lambasted the Supreme Court on Saturday for declining to take a case he hoped would overturn President-elect Joe Biden's election victory and called Attorney General William Barr a "disappointment."

Wisconsin GOP committee withholds $3 million payments to Dane and Milwaukee counties for recount costs

Pelosi joins calls for VA secretary's ouster

First U.S. shots in COVID-19 vaccine campaign coming Monday, Army general says

Sidney Powell's witness never worked in military intelligence: Report

Trump legal team loses federal case in Wisconsin, argues another in state's Supreme Court

Trump schemes next political moves after effort to overthrow democracy dead ends at Supreme Court

Iowa caucus mishap fueled by DNC interference, state missteps: autopsy report

After Supreme Court Defeat, Trump's Backers In Congress Are Quiet On What Comes Next

Trump flays former allies, calls to ‘fight on’ after Supreme Court defeat

Trump supporters rally in DC after Supreme Court delivers president another defeat

Flynn delivers first public remarks since Trump pardon at DC rallies

Live politics updates: German magazine dubs Trump 'Loser of the Year'; Palin stumps for Georgia's GOP senators

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after Texas election lawsuit rejected

White House winds down as transition gathers pace

Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling denying Trump and how Alito and Thomas didn't dissent

Twitter disables, then reactivates the like, share and reply buttons on some Trump tweets
Twitter says it 'inadvertently' limited engagements on Trump's flagged tweets

What Most Biden Picks Have In Common: Time In Obama Administration

Trump buzzes over supporters gathered along National Mall

POLITICO Playbook: Trump absent while Congress works around the clock

'An Indelible Stain': How the GOP Tried to Topple a Pillar of Democracy - NY Times

Biden doctor gives update on his foot fracture

Democrats call civil war cease-fire during Georgia Senate runoffs

Wall Street Journal draws backlash over op-ed urging Jill Biden to drop 'doctor' title

Trump supporters gather in Washington DC to protest election results

Trump says Barr 'a big disappointment' after report AG knew about Hunter Biden investigation months ago

Florida newspaper issues retraction of its endorsement of political candidate
Proud Boys leader wasn't invited to White House, took public tour: spokesman

Members of both parties hail Supreme Court decision

Declare ‘state of climate emergency’, UN boss urges world leaders

What the Science of Addiction Tells Us About Trump

'Not enough' climate ambition shown by leaders

Why carjackings have skyrocketed in parts of the country during the pandemic
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail as Pompeo tweets support

Biden appointments give Newsom chance to reshape California politics

Durham sought records belonging to British ex-spy Chris Steele

Trump looks at appointing special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden and 2020 election: Report

Iran executes journalist Ruhollah Zam, who encouraged 2017 protests, after abduction in Iraq

Trump supporters turn out in DC to back president, protest election results

Iranian journalist’s execution ‘shocking’ and ‘shameful’

Brian Kemp Cast His Lot With Trump, and Has Now Paid the Price - NY Times

Left seethes over Tom Vilsack agriculture secretary pick

Biden team says it's 'no surprise' Supreme Court rejected Texas lawsuit

Facing Electoral College vote, Trump continues election attack, but without risks to him, experts say

U.S. Supreme Court swiftly ends Trump-backed Texas bid to upend election results

Giuliani says Trump team 'not finished' after Supreme Court defeat

Dem congressman suggests Pelosi refuse to seat 126 House Republicans backing Trump’s election lawsuit

The Supreme Court's clear message to President Trump: Stop

BYRON YORK: Time for Trump to stop

Live politics updates: House Dem asks Pelosi to sanction lawmakers backing election lawsuit

Texas GOP chief suggests forming 'union of states' after U.S. Supreme Court tosses election challenge

Pelosi: GOP 'brought dishonor to the House' for supporting election lawsuit

AOC blames Republicans not wearing masks for shutdowns

U.S. court dismisses lawsuit that had challenged social media executive order

Trump's effort to overthrow democracy dead ends at Supreme Court but the damage is lasting

Congress looking to change or even abolish this key 401(k) provision

McEnany argues Supreme Court ‘hid behind procedure' in rejecting Texas election lawsuit

Biden’s Cabinet picks pledge to use federal powers to aid those struggling

Jobless Benefits Saved Them, Until States Wanted the Money Back

Trump signs bill averting government shutdown; fight on coronavirus aid drags on

Gingrich and Huckabee back Newsom recall effort
Cuomo under consideration to become Biden's attorney general: reports

Tom Vilsack faces new challenges as he returns to old job

Michigan electors to receive armed guard for Monday vote

Here are the Republican members of Congress who signed on to the suit to throw out the votes in 4 states
Police bodycam shows raid at Florida home of scientist who said she was fired over Covid data

David Perdue's private DC home sale raises ethics questions

Deal or no deal, millions of jobless Americans stand to lose aid lifeline

The Texas GOP had a fit after the Supreme Court rejected their bid to flip the election... and now they're hinting at secession

Why Do So Many Places In Texas Have 'Negro' In Their Name, Despite A Law Against It?

This was supposed to be a great year for Boris Johnson. Instead, he's stumbled from crisis to crisis

'Disinformation' claims gave Joe Biden, media cover to dismiss Hunter allegations

Amateur sleuths crack one of the Zodiac Killer's ciphers after 51 years

FOX NEWS POLL: Here’s what voters have to say about election

Hunter probe compounds Biden’s attorney general dilemmas
U.K. businesses beg for Brexit deal with trade talks stuck days ahead of deadline

The demographic that won Joe Biden the election: Higher-earning, college-educated white people near major cities

Texas GOP chair floats secession for 'law-abiding states' after Supreme Court defeat

Supreme Court Shuts Door On Trump Election Prospects

Analysis: Senate ‘gangs’ show Biden what’s possible, and not

US executes Louisiana truck driver who killed daughter, the second federal prisoner put to death in less than a week

Biden introduces Susan Rice, others for key administration posts

Rep. Jim Jordan: Voters not knowing about Hunter Biden probe before election 'is just wrong'
Nigerian military in firefight with gang who kidnapped students

‘Overwhelming’ reports of killings of Eritreans in Tigray: UN

The FBI has subpoenaed Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general leading the long-shot lawsuit to overturn the 2020 election for Trump

DHS whistleblower testifies after alleging politicization of intelligence

Hundreds march in Ohio capital over police shooting of Black man

A Michigan judge rules companies don't have to serve gay customers. The attorney general says she'll appeal

Supreme Court rejects Texas' effort to overturn election in fatal blow to Trump legal blitz to stop Biden

Under fire for strong-arm tactics, DeSantis lashes out at former data scientist Rebekah Jones

Newsmax Turns on Trump’s SCOTUS Picks After Texas Ruling
Iceberg the size of Delaware on track to slam into South Atlantic island

U.S. won't punish athletes for peacefully protesting at Olympics

Iran executes dissident journalist Ruhollah Zam - Nour news

Supreme Court denies effort to block election results in 4 states

Anti-abortion group warning Xavier Becerra would strike 'common sense' restrictions on abortion pills

Vets groups demand Wilkie’s dismissal after scathing audit

In boost to climate action, Britain to stop backing overseas oil and gas projects

US Supreme Court rejects Trump-backed bid to overturn election

Nasdaq to remove four Chinese companies' shares from indexes after U.S. order

'I see bodies flying': Protesters in New York City struck by car; 6 injured

Coronavirus News and Updates:

U.S. CDC reports 294,535 deaths from coronavirus

Coronavirus vaccine will arrive in states Monday: US government
U.S. poised to hit 16 million COVID cases within days even as vaccine begins roll-out

A breakdown of the Pfizer vaccine and why most people will qualify for the injection
Most Americans with allergies should be safe to get Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine: FDA

Biden starts countering Trump’s messaging on vaccine
Vaccine refusal in Brazil grows to 22%, most reject Chinese shot: poll
For-profit hospitals are exploiting systems. Rural citizens are paying the price.

FDA chief says he will "absolutely" take COVID-19 vaccine
AstraZeneca to buy Alexion for $39 billion to expand in immunology

Coronavirus live updates: US sets records for new cases, deaths, hospitalizations

Trump hails Pfizer vaccine as ‘medical miracle’ that will roll out soon, ‘free for all Americans’

Trump says first vaccines will be administered 'in less than 24 hours'

CDC panel recommends phased approach to vaccine distribution

FDA clears nation's first COVID-19 vaccine

With U.S. now in hand, BioNTech CEO looks for more vaccine production

Boston medical conference led to 300,000 COVID-19 cases

Covid outbreaks at 2 Washington nursing homes occurred after staff attended wedding

Pregnant People Haven't Been Part Of Vaccine Trials. Should They Get The Vaccine?

Pandemic threatens India’s children with child labor rising

Could people still be infectious after they're vaccinated for COVID-19?

FDA authorizes first COVID vaccine, a turning point in US pandemic fight

Pfizer vaccine approved: Massive rollout to begin imminently

Trump praises FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine: 'One of the greatest scientific accomplishments in history'
When can we expect to see Clorox wipes back on the shelves?

Global Causes Of Death: Significant Shifts From 2000 To 2019

A 17-year-old lost both her parents to COVID-19 hours apart

South Korea reports record 950 cases in COVID-19 'emergency'

When will teachers be vaccinated? It depends on where you live

One-day US deaths top 3,000, more than D-Day or 9/11

Amid COVID survival and losses, a woman gives thanks

Arizona ER doctor says he was punished for speaking out