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December 2, 2020

Hans von Spakovsky: Barr naming special counsel to investigate origins of Russia probe lets inquiry continue

Congressional Democrats weren’t happy to learn Tuesday that Attorney General William Barr appointed John Durham as a special counsel in October to continue investigating the origins of the now thoroughly discredited Trump-Russia “collusion” probe into the 2016 presidential election.

December 1, 2020

Live Updates: Trump campaign alleges abuse around the process of absentee voting in Wisconsin

A lawsuit was filed Tuesday morning and comes after Wisconsin completed its partial recount — which maintained that Joe Biden won the presidential race in the state — and after Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers formally certified Biden’s victory Monday night.

December 1, 2020

Andrew McCarthy: Durham doesn’t appear to qualify for special counsel appointment to investigate Russia probe

Attorney General William Barr told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he has appointed Connecticut U.S. Attorney John Durham as a special counsel under the same regulation that covered Robert Mueller, the special counsel who investigated alleged Trump campaign collusion with Russia.

December 1, 2020

Live Updates: CDC panel to vote on coronavirus vaccine distribution

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advisory committee is meeting to discuss the coronavirus vaccine distribution plans.

December 1, 2020

Live Updates: Biden introduces Yellen, other economic team picks

President-elect Joe Biden is introducing members of his economic team in an event Tuesday afternoon.

December 1, 2020

Live Updates: Georgia Sec. of State investigating more than 250 claims of voting irregularities

He said his office's 23 investigators are also continuing to look into allegations of problems with absentee ballots, as well as claims of people who voted twice

November 30, 2020

Live Updates: Perdue says Ossoff 'can't stop lying' ahead of Georgia Senate runoff

On Monday, Ossoff held a press conference to blast Perdue for what he called "a pattern of misconduct and self-dealing" by his opponent, despite Perdue being cleared of wrongdoing by investigators earlier this summer. 

November 30, 2020

LIVE UPDATES: CDC to discuss coronavirus vaccine distribution plans

The CDC will meet on Tuesday to discuss distribution plans for the eventual coronavirus vaccine. 

November 30, 2020

Live Updates: Biden to receive first presidential daily briefing

Follow for the latest updates on the 2020 elections.

November 30, 2020

Live Updates: Ossoff makes case for Senate seat as all eyes focus on Georgia

Follow for the latest updates on the Georgia Senate races.