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. Greg Rosalsky
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. Susan Davis
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. Claudia Grisales
Former Defense Sec. Hagel Says GOP Hesitation On Election Is 'Hurting Our Country' Chuck Hagel, who was also a Republican senator, also says President Trump's moves at the Defense Department are compromising national security. Mary Louise Kelly
'More People May Die': Biden Chides Trump For Blocking Presidential Transition President-elect Joe Biden focused his plan for recovering the pandemic-battered U.S. economy on getting the coronavirus under control. Alana Wise
What Colleges And Students Should Expect From A Biden Administration The Trump administration has often been openly hostile to colleges. With a President Biden, the federal government's approach to higher education seems almost certainly to be less confrontational. Elissa Nadworny
Obama On Racial Issues During His Presidency Through Lens Of His New Memoir NPR's Michel Martin talks with former President Barack Obama about his new memoir, A Promised Land.
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. Juana Summers
National Security Adviser Says It Looks Like Biden Has Won The Election Robert O'Brien's remarks, made last week at a security forum, stand in contrast to President Trump's refusal to acknowledge he lost the Nov. 3 election. O'Brien promised a professional transition. Philip Ewing
Whitmer: 'Not Going To Be Bullied' Over Michigan Coronavirus Restrictions Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a "three-week pause" to curb coronavirus cases in the state. A Trump administration official encouraged residents to "rise up" against the restrictions. Brakkton Booker
