Georgia Senate runoff debate: Loeffler again refuses to say Trump lost

Sen. Kelly Loeffler repeatedly refused to acknowledge that President Donald Trump lost reelection in November, as she debated her Democratic opponent, Rev. Raphael Warnock, ahead of twin Georgia runoff elections that will determine which party controls the Senate.

Biden picks Calif. AG Becerra to lead HHS, pandemic response

If confirmed by the Senate, Becerra, 62, will be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services.

President Trump cementing death penalty legacy up to Biden inaugural

If the five upcoming federal executions go as planned, it will make 13 executions since July -- and will cement Trump’s legacy as the most prolific execution president in over 130 years.

Georgia's U.S. Senate candidates faceoff in debate ahead of runoff

Polls show less than a point spread in both runoff races, as three of the candidates head into a highly anticipated debate Sunday evening.

Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts

President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.

Pence comes to Georgia to visit CDC, campaign for Loeffler, Perdue

Ahead of President Donald Trump wading into two high-profile Georgia Senate runoffs this weekend, Vice President Mike Pence on Friday urged Republicans to form a united front in the contests that will determine which party controls the Senate in January.

Judge orders Trump administration to accept new DACA applications

The Trump administration must accept new applications for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that protects some young immigrants from deportation, a federal judge ruled Friday, in vacating a memo from the acting Homeland Security secretary that had suspended it.

President-elect Joe Biden officially secures Electoral College majority

California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.

Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January

By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.

Loeffler campaign staffer killed in car crash

Georgia Republicans are mourning the loss of one of their own who was killed in a car crash Friday.

Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing

“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.

Gov. Kemp, first lady cancel appearance with Vice President Pence due to family emergency

Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp will not attend a rally in Savannah with Vice President Mike Pence, a spokesperson with the Governor's office said Friday.