Today's Top Political and Coronavirus News Compilation - Wednesday, December 2, 2020 (1 Viewer)

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

Ivanka Trump deposed by DC attorney general in inauguration investigation
The probe is looking into the spending of the Trump inaugural committee.

Barr had 'intense' meeting with Trump after AG's interview undercutting voter fraud claims: Sources

Trump says if he's right about election fraud, 'Biden can't be president'

Trump’s grievances feed menacing undertow after the election

Pelosi, Schumer back bipartisan $908B pandemic relief proposal as basis for talks

List of Republicans breaking with Trump grows longer

Trump hasn't ruled out firing Attorney General Barr, sources say

Trump swipes at Durham after special counsel appointment

RNC invites 2024 hopefuls to January meeting in show of neutrality toward Trump

The legal threats and headaches fueling pardon appeals from Trump's family and friends

Pro-Trump attorneys tell Georgians not to vote in runoff until votes are 'secure'

Trump to headline rally in Georgia runoffs Saturday

Alleged Jeffrey Epstein madam Ghislaine Maxwell to seek bail again, wants closed hearing

White House urges FDA to hurry vaccine rollout after Britain beat US to approval

Pressure intensifies as Biden weighs 3 top Cabinet picks

Pelosi, Schumer back bipartisan $908 billion Covid relief aid proposal as basis for package

Mo Brooks planning to challenge Electoral College votes
Congress clears bill to ban trading in Chinese firms that thwart U.S. auditors

Barr’s special counsel move could tie up his successor

China influence 'on steroids' targets Biden team - US official

Trump frustrated with Barr after election comments but officials don't want AG fired, sources say

Obama accuses Republicans of 'bait-and-switch' on deficit, urges 'bold government steps' from Biden

After stonewalling, Trump admin finally releases data to reunite separated migrant families, lawyers say

Katie Porter in heated exchange with Mnuchin: 'You're play-acting to be a lawyer'

Congress swats back Trump’s veto threat of defense bill

White House refuses to say Trump has faith in Attorney General William Barr

Lawmakers Barrel Ahead On Defense Bill Plans, Balking At Trump Veto Threat

The Conspiracy Theory That Could Hand Joe Biden the Senate

The seven most important relationships Biden will have on Capitol Hill

Trump-Biden transition live updates: Biden listens to economic concerns at roundtable

Longtime confidante says Bill Clinton visited Epstein's island, likens family's world to a 'cult'

California sheriff tests positive for COVID-19 after refusing to enforce state restrictions

White House hosting indoor holiday parties despite warnings from top health officials

Expect a 'flurry' of pardons before Trump leaves office, source says

Fed and Treasury urge Congress to act now on virus relief funds

In video, Trump recycles unsubstantiated voter fraud claims

Lawsuit alleges 200K Georgia voters were wrongly purged from registration list

Karl Rove, GOP building money machine for Georgia runoffs

Stock Sales By Leaders At Coronavirus Testing Company Raise Legal Concerns

Iran nuclear crisis: Law aims to boost enrichment and block inspectors

GOP lawmaker blasts incoming freshman over allegations of presidential voter fraud

Can Trump pre-pardon his children?

Census delay could scuttle Trump's plans to exclude immigrants

Democratic Louisiana governor says he did ‘nothing’ wrong after maskless photo surfaces

Outrage after police guide riddled with conspiracies calls BLM a terrorist group

Potential "bribery-for-pardon" scheme under investigation by the Justice Department

Trump Organization, Kushner Companies benefited from pandemic relief loans: report

Trump says he’ll veto defense bill unless Section 230 is terminated

Trump associates, including Giuliani, are asking for pardons

Arizona Democrat Mark Kelly sworn in as newest senator

US lawmakers unveil anti-slavery constitutional amendment

Mnuchin signals White House support for McConnell's narrow COVID relief proposal

Biden says he can reach deals with McConnell

Biden to carry Georgia after second recount: state election official

Live Updates: USPS whistleblowers allege ballots backdated, thrown out, law firm says

Democrats spend millions to hammer Perdue, Loeffler on controversial stock trades

Bill Barr bashed in right-wing media after election fraud comments: 'He is either a liar or a fool or both'

Trump threatens to veto defense bill unless social media shield is repealed

Wisconsin governor calls Trump lawsuit an ‘assault’

Biden to meet with U.S. workers hit by pandemic, says Congress must act

Republican frustration builds over Cabinet picks

Unsealed court ruling discloses bribe-for-pardon probe related to Trump White House

Amid threats of violence, Trump loyalty tests haunt GOP: The Note

Cruz urges SCOTUS to hear appeal on PA election results

‘The U.S. Is No Longer a More “Developed” Country Than Us’

Justice Department investigating potential presidential pardon bribery scheme, court records reveal

'It has to stop': Georgia official calls on Trump to 'stop inspiring' death threats over election

GOP picks McMorris Rodgers for Energy and Commerce; Westerman for Resources

Klain brings decades of DC experience to Biden White House

Obama slams ‘Defund the police’ in online interview: ‘You lost a big audience the minute you say it’

Biden on rejoining Iran deal: 'The last gosh darned thing we need in' Middle East 'is a buildup of nuclear capability'

Trump is leaving Washington as he governed — chaotically
READ: Court filing on DOJ pardon investigation

House set to vote Friday on bill to legalize marijuana

2020 likely world's second hottest year, U.N. says

Raimondo emerges as frontrunner for HHS secretary

Ex-Atlanta City Council member wins runoff to briefly fill John Lewis' seat

DOJ probes presidential pardon bribery scheme

UN calls on humanity to end ‘war on nature,’ go carbon-free

Trump-Biden transition live updates: Biden highlights economy, Trump teases 2024 run

McConnell in tough position as House eyes earmark return

Joe Manchin responds to criticism from AOC: 'Not one' Dem senator supports defunding police

Stimulus negotiations: 3 routes to Covid relief all face fierce headwinds

UN agency removes cannabis from strictest drug category

Ronna McDaniel launches bid for third term as GOP chair

Anticipating Senate bottlenecks, Biden races to fill agency jobs

Some Republican states would fight forced utility emissions cuts under Biden climate agenda

Biden to meet with struggling workers, small-business owners

Trump, Biden camps inspect Nevada election office ahead of Thursday hearing on lawsuit

Biden on beating Trump: 'I feel like I've done something good for the country'

Republican prepares challenge to Electoral College votes

Biden says economic team, each shaped by hardship and perseverance, will focus on needs of families
Obama cautions activists against using 'defund the police' slogan

The GOP’s electoral mischief

Joe Biden considers appointing White House 'tsar' for Asia: FT

Supreme Court asked to nullify Biden win in Pa. amid mail-in ballot challenge

FBI agent shot, homicide suspect killed in La.

Trump hints at 2024 presidential run in remarks at White House party

Another Trump presidential bid would be the worst case scenario for Republicans

Supreme Court to mull challenge to convictions under "racist" jury laws

DHS watchdog to probe agency's tracking of Americans' phone data without a warrant

Trump to award Medal of Freedom to Lou Holtz

William Barr breaks with Trump's election fantasy

Boeing 737 MAX returns to skies with media on board

Map: Turnout surged in 2020. See the numbers where you live.

Georgia group founded by Stacey Abrams under investigation for seeking out-of-state, dead voters

US official says Israel was behind assassination of Iranian scientist

How the pandemic enabled a robot revolution

NYC man who threatened death for Biden supporters pleads not guilty to federal charges

Transportation Department finalizes rule limiting service animals on flights to dogs

Alexander preaches consensus in farewell to fractious Senate

Coronavirus News and Updates:

Coronavirus live updates: US hits 2nd-highest death toll ever

Initial vaccine distribution will cover fraction of health care workers
Obama: I will take Covid vaccine if Fauci says it's safe

Biden’s stern warning: ‘You cannot be traveling during … holidays’

Former French President dies after contracting COVID-19

Couple arrested after boarding flight knowing they had COVID-19: Health officials

Minority communities’ distrust of COVID-19 vaccine poses a challenge

U.K. becomes 1st country to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use

U.S. says it's ready for immediate domestic vaccine shipments

911 system in U.S. 'at a breaking point,' ambulance group says

CDC says coronavirus quarantines can be shortened from 14 days

‘Every day is a challenge’: 8 lessons from the toughest school year ever

Millions Face Bitter Winter If Congress Fails To Extend Relief Program
COVID-free for days, Australian state resumes singing, dancing, religious services

Vaccine 1st puts spotlight on German pharma company BioNTech

US hits nearly 2,600 Covid-19 deaths in one day -- the highest since April

As U.S. races toward COVID-19 vaccine, Britain takes the lead

As cases rise, some hospitals are again forced to suspend elective surgeries

It's Holiday Party Season at the White House. Masks Are Encouraged, but Not Required. - NY Times

Covid vaccine: What does UK vaccine approval mean for US?

CDC recommends postponing holiday travel as Covid surges

The U.S. has spent billions stockpiling ventilators, but many won’t save critically ill COVID-19 patients

North Korean hackers targeting pharmaceutical companies working on COVID-19 vaccines: report

White House coronavirus task force warns states: 'We are in a very dangerous place'
White House frustrated as 'Warp Speed' taps brakes

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Biden adviser says race central to virus fight

FDA 'working day and night' on COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization: Commissioner