Trump presses 'hapless' Georgia governor to overrule secretary of state on signature matching

President Trump called on Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to override Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger on matching signatures during the state's recount, in a tweet Monday.

New York Times mocked for echoing Iranian talking point: ‘Carrying water for Iran’

The New York Times was accused of “carrying water for Iran” over the weekend for echoing the nation’s talking point that its “nuclear ambitions are for peaceful purposes” after the leader of Tehran’s military nuclear program was killed in a shooting.

Coronavirus lockdowns by state: what you need to know

The country is facing a fresh load of coronavirus cases even as Americans prepare to observe the winter holidays.

Jonathan Scott gets political in new song 'Being Honest' about solar energy issues in US

"Property Brothers" star Jonathan Scott gets political in new song 'Being Honest' about solar energy in the U.S. The HGTV star premiered his first-ever documentary about it on PBS.

Rep.-elect Carlos Gimenez, former Miami-Dade mayor, condemns other mayors that 'allowed mob rule'

Republican Carlos Gimenez, who toppled a Democratic incumbent in November to win a South Florida congressional seat, brings to Washington nearly three decades of leadership in local governance, tackling budget cutbacks, public safety and most recently the coronavirus pandemic.

Kamala Harris slammed for tweet sucking up to small businesses after bailing out rioters

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was widely slammed on Twitter this weekend for committing to helping small businesses affected by the pandemic despite having openly supported protesters at the height of social unrest over the summer.

Joe Biden's doctor gives update after the 78-year-old gets hurt playing with dog Major

President-elect Joe Biden reportedly twisted his ankle on Saturday and is expected to be examined by an orthopedist "out of an abundance of caution," according to officials. 

Biden WH communications team raises questions over revolving door with liberal networks

The Biden-Harris transition team on Sunday announced the members of its communications team, three of whom worked for CNN and MSNBC, raising questions about the incoming administration’s close ties with the liberal news networks.

Florida duck hunters encounter ‘monster’ alligator snatching quarry, video shows

Two duck hunters in Florida had to patiently wait their turn after spotting a massive 13-foot alligator snatching their quarry in a swamp last week.

Sean Connery's official cause of death revealed after the late James Bond star's family confirmed the news

The legendary actor, best known for being the first person to portray James Bond in a movie, died earlier this year at age 90 after stepping out of the spotlight many years prior to his death.

Biden still ahead as Wisconsin completes recount; certification deadline looms

Wisconsin completed a partial recount Sunday, which added to President-elect Joe Biden's lead in the 2020 presidential election by an additional 87 votes ahead of Tuesday, when the state is set to certify results.

De Blasio to reopen NYC schools, says he heard parents 'loud and clear'

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday that the city's public schools will reopen on Dec. 7 for 3-K, pre-K and kindergarten through fifth grade amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Pennsylvania Republicans to ask Supreme Court to review case after dismissal: candidate

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has tossed out an election lawsuit to delegitimize mail-in ballots, but Republican congressional candidate Sean Parnell said his team will on Sunday ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case, which questions the constitutionality of Pennsylvania's Act 77.

Iran plans ‘calculated’ response after nuclear scientist killed as newspaper calls for revenge on Israeli city

Iran is plotting a “calculated and decisive” response to the recent killing of its top nuclear scientist, according to a top adviser to the country’s supreme leader, as the nation’s hardline newspaper published a piece calling for an attack with “heavy human casualties” against the Israeli city of Haifa.

Trump slams judges' election decisions: 'What kind of a court system is this?'

President Trump blasted judges' rejections of his legal challenges to 2020 election results and said he couldn't be certain any of his cases would make it to the Supreme Court in his first interview since Election Day on Sunday.

Governors in NJ, Arkansas view lockdowns as last resort amid coronavirus surge

Another coronavirus shutdown is not out of the question for New Jersey, one of the states most affected by the pandemic, Gov. Phil Murphy said Sunday.

GOP Iowa congressional challenger Miller-Meeks expected to win by 6 votes after recount

Republican congressional candidate Mariannette Miller-Meeks leads Democrat Tina Hart by a mere six votes after a recount in Iowa's 2nd District.

Southeast braces for heavy rain, potential flash flooding

As the U.S. approaches the end of the Thanksgiving weekend, forecasters are eyeing a developing storm system along the northern Gulf coast.