When it comes to Donald Trump and all the batshit-crazy, Jonestown-esque nonsense he’s pulled over the past four years, the word “unprecedented” is often attached. Read more…
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Despite Trump’s protests, Congress is set to confirm Biden’s electoral victory
President Donald Trump’s extraordinary effort to overturn the presidential election is going before Congress as lawmakers convene for a joint session to confirm the Electoral College vote won by Joe Biden. The typically routine proceeding Wednesday will be anything but, a political confrontation unseen since the aftermath of the Civil War as Trump mounts a desperate effort […]
Intelligence officials blame Russia for major hack that targeted U.S. government
U.S. intelligence agencies and the FBI said a major hack of the federal government and some corporations was likely undertaken by Russia — contradicting President Donald Trump’s efforts to suggest China might be responsible — and “will require a sustained and dedicated effort to remediate.” The Federal Bureau of Investigation is still focused on identifying […]
Trump tries to ban transactions with Chinese payment apps
President Donald Trump signed an order banning U.S. transactions with eight digital Chinese payment platforms including Ant Group’s Alipay in 45 days, when he’ll no longer be in office. The order is the outgoing administration’s latest bid to use national security powers against China’s technology companies, but it will be up to President-elect Joe Biden to decide […]
Georgia’s Senate runoff takes place today. The outcome will shape Biden’s presidency
The outcome of Tuesday’s Georgia Senate runoff elections will shape Joe Biden’s presidency even before it officially begins on Jan. 20, setting the scope of his agenda and the pace of his nominees’ confirmations — and previewing whether Republicans can launch robust investigations into him and his family. Biden won the November election with bold […]
In the COVID vaccine rollout, our expectations don’t match reality
When William Schaffner discusses the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, the health policy and infectious diseases expert compares it to a process that’s picking up steam—literally. He says he thinks about the rollout as the functional equivalent of starting a locomotive that’s sitting on the tracks. And locomotives can take a while to really get […]
Why Julian Assange’s victory does little to help the cause of press freedom
Our mission to make business better is fueled by readers like you. To enjoy unlimited access to our journalism, subscribe today. Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, on Monday won his battle against extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States. The surprise decision by a London judge prompted joyous scenes outside the court—but also […]
Nancy Pelosi is narrowly reelected House speaker
Nancy Pelosi was narrowly reelected Sunday as speaker, giving her the reins of Democrats’ slender House majority as she and President-elect Joe Biden set a challenging course of producing legislation to tackle the pandemic, revive the economy and address other party priorities. “We accept a responsibility as daunting and demanding as any that previous generations […]
Leaked Audio Catches Donald Trump Pressuring Georgia Election Official To ‘Recalculate’ Votes
Donald Trump got caught in a leaked audio clip attempting to pressure Georgia’s Secretary of State to “find” more votes in his favor to win the state, and overturn the national presidential election. This weekend, the Washington Post released a damning clip of a one-hour long phone call Trump had with Georgia election official Brad Raffensperger, in […]
Idiot of the Year #2: Donald Trump, brainless molder of old minds
Welcome to Deadspin’s 2020 IDIOT OF THE YEAR awards! If you have made it this far, then congratulations, brave traveler. Read more…