New budgets, bridge repairs, and Thanksgiving advice, this week Bill Radke reviews the week's news with South Seattle Emerald's Carolyn Bick, Crosscut's David Kroman and KUOW's Paige Browning. Sarah Leibovitz
Ben Carson Says He Was 'Desperately Ill' With The Coronavirus The secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development says in a Facebook post that he credits monoclonal antibody treatments with helping him recover from COVID-19. Dustin Jones
Is Trump Setting A Historical Precedent By Refusing To Concede? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to presidential historian Michael Beschloss about what kind of historical precedent there is, if any, for President Trump's battle to overturn the 2020 election results.
Biden Picks Obama Alum Louisa Terrell To Head Legislative Affairs Operation President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Louisa Terrell to lead his legislative affairs office. Like many announced Biden appointments, Terrell worked in the Obama White House. Elena Moore
White House Dismisses Concern Over Transition, Says No Pressure Applied To GSA White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany defended President Trump's decision not to concede defeat to President-elect Joe Biden in a briefing on Friday. Alana Wise
Once Out Of Office, Trump Faces Significant Legal Jeopardy The president already is the subject of investigations by New York officials, and he may be implicated by federal authorities as well. As a private citizen, he would no longer enjoy de facto immunity. Ryan Lucas
Michigan Lawmakers To Meet Trump Amid Efforts To Overturn Election Results Michigan, among the states where the Trump campaign has falsely alleged fraud, is scheduled to certify its results on Monday. GOP Sen. Mitt Romney and others have criticized the planned meeting. Brian Naylor
Voice of America's 5 Months Under Trump CEO: Lawsuits, Bias Claims, And A Sex Scandal Michael Pack is nearing the close of his turbulent tenure as CEO of the parent agency to the Voice of America. After firings and claims of bias, staffers say they fear more damage on his way out. David Folkenflik
Merrick Garland Among Biden Candidates For Attorney General, Sources Say The federal judge and erstwhile Supreme Court nominee — whose case was never taken up by Senate Republicans — could be asked by the new administration to take the reins of the Justice Department. Carrie Johnson
El Paso County Posts Job Opening For Morgue Workers As Virus Death Toll Mounts "The Morgue Attendant will be provided maximum PPE, will be tasked with physically moving bodies, and will require the ability to lift between 100-400 lbs. with assistance," the job listing states. Brakkton Booker