Veteran Democratic Aide With Ties To Congressional Black Caucus In Mix For OMB Chief
John Jones previously served as chief of staff to Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. "He's a well-regarded person in Democratic circles," one aide told NPR.
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McCarthy, Other Top House Republicans Reelected To Leadership Posts For Next Congress
After better than expected election results, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has been reelected to lead his conference in the next session of Congress. His top lieutenants were also reelected.
Trump Allies Netanyahu And Modi Congratulate Biden As President-Elect
Foreign allies of President Trump have signaled that they are ready to cooperate with a new administration, having called President-elect Joe Biden to congratulate him on his White House win.
Georgia Secretary Of State On Vote Recount And Senate Runoff Elections
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger about the recount of presidential votes and the pressure he faces from fellow Republicans.
Georgia's Brad Raffensperger: National GOP Figures Didn't Understand Our Laws
Georgia's secretary of state told NPR about efforts by national party leaders to lean on him over ballots. He has defended his office and the state's practices amid scrutiny and criticism.
How The GOP Defied Expectations Down The Ballot
President Trump lost, but House Republicans had a better-than-anticipated 2020 election. They picked up at least eight seats and narrowed the House Democrats' majority.
Are There Too Many Political Appointees?
There are so many appointees the government publishes a book to help keep track of them and that might not be enough.
Sen. Rubio Joins Small Group Of Republican Senators Calling Biden 'President-Elect'
Only four other GOP senators have called Biden 'president-elect' since the race was called for him over a week ago.
'More People May Die': Biden Chides Trump For Blocking Presidential Transition
President-elect Joe Biden focused his plan for rescuing the pandemic-battered U.S. economy on getting the coronavirus under control.
Michelle Obama Urges U.S. Leaders To 'Encourage A Smooth Transition Of Power'
The former first lady warned in a post on Instagram that a refusal to commit to an orderly transfer of power could put the country at risk.