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Turnout Among Young Voters Key to Georgia Senate Runoffs
Preethi Gowrishankar was never really politically active before this year. But watching polarization increase during President Donald Trump's administration changed that.
More Than 2,900 Health Care Workers Died This Year — And the Government Barely Kept Track
More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers have died in the COVID-19 pandemic since March, a far higher number than that reported by the government, according to a new analysis.
As Biden Gets Sworn In, White House Will Get Scrubbed Down
As Joe Biden lifts his right hand to take the oath of office at noon on Jan. 20 at the Capitol, a team of specially trained cleaners will be lifting their hands to disinfect the White House.
Democrats Face a Turnout Test in Georgia's Senate Runoffs
For Democrats to win control of the Senate, Georgia's Black communities, as well as the state's smaller Hispanic and Asian communities, likely need to vote in the Jan. 5 runoff election by history-making margins.
GOP Blocks $2,000 Checks as Trump Leaves COVID Aid in Chaos
President Donald Trump's sudden demand for $2,000 checks for most Americans was swiftly rejected by House Republicans on Thursday as his haphazard actions throw a massive COVID relief and government funding bill into chaos.
Trump Appoints 'Conversion Therapy' Practitioner Marcus Bachmann to Health Advisory Body
Donald Trump on Dec. 22 appointed Marcus Bachmann, a practitioner of so-called "conversion therapy," to the President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Biden Appoints Out Indian-American to Key Post
President-elect Joe Biden has appointed Gautam Raghavan, an out Indian-American, as Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel.
Politicians and Vaccines: Set an Example or Cut in Line?
As the first round of COVID-19 vaccinations trickled out across the United States, many members of Congress lined up at the Capitol physician's office to get inoculated.
From 'Worst to Best' -- Chris Pratt Declares Himself the 'Better Chris'
In a series of Instagram jokes, Chris Pratt has declared himself the "better Chris."
Fox, Newsmax Shoot Down Their Own Aired Claims on Election
Two election technology companies whose names have come up in President Donald Trump's false charges of widespread voter fraud in the presidential election are fighting back, prompting unusual public statements from Fox News and Newsmax.
Biden Gets COVID-19 Vaccine, Says 'Nothing to Worry About'
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday received his first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on live television as part of a growing effort to convince the American public the inoculations are safe.
Rainbow Families Not Recognized in Half of EU
Rainbow families — families in which parents identify as LGBTQ — are not recognized by almost half of the European Union, a new study examines.
Trump's Legacy: He Changed the Presidency, but Will it Last?
The most improbable of presidents, Donald Trump reshaped the office and shattered its centuries-old norms and traditions while dominating the national discourse like no one before.
Out Pa. State Rep. Brian Sims Posts Thirst Trap...for a Good Cause!
Out Pa. State Rep. Brian Sims' thirst trap is unsurprisingly going viral — but it's for a good cause!
In Georgia, Warnock Brings Faith and Activism to the Arena
"I'm a pastor who is running for political office, but I don't think of myself as a politician," he told The Associated Press. "I honestly don't know anything to be other than authentic."
AP Road Trip: Amid American Rancor, a Dash of Utah Nice
It might make you wonder: With U.S. politics so divided that millions of voters are lost in a maze of conspiracy theories and outright lies, could a TV advertisement signal a place where they've figured things out?
AP Sources: Trump Floats Sidney Powell as Special Counsel
President Donald Trump floated naming lawyer Sidney Powell, who was booted from his campaign's legal team after pushing unfounded conspiracy theories, as a special counsel investigating allegations of voter fraud as he grasps for straws to stay in power.
Biden Introduces His Climate Team, Says 'No Time to Waste'
Just as the United States has needed a unified, national response to COVID-19, it needs one for dealing with climate change, President-elect Joe Biden said Saturday.
'Do as I Say': Anger as Some Politicians Ignore Virus Rules
To the public's chagrin, some of America's political leaders have been caught preaching one thing on the coronavirus and practicing another.
Watch: Atlanta Hunks Push 'Get Out & Vote' Effort with Sexy Video
A group of Atlanta hunks got together for a video to encourage voting in the Senate run-off in January.