Democrat Doug Jones upset Republican Roy Moore in one of the most-followed U.S. Senate campaigns in recent political history. The Young Turks' John Iadarola explains how Jones pulled off his unexpected victory.
The Young Turks' John Iadarola explains how Jones pulled off his unexpected victory. The Democrat won women overall, while Republican Roy Moore was the most popular among white women.
Doug Jones will not be sworn into the Senate for a few weeks, which means Republicans will likely try to pass tax reform before then. The House and Senate have reached a consensus on a reconciled tax bill. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wants a vote on the bill Monday. Republican Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), who voted for the original Senate bill, says she is now on the fence.
U.S. consumers increased their spending by a sluggish 0.5% in October, the weakest gain since April when the pandemic first erupted and a sign that Americans remain wary with the virus resurging across the country and threatening the economy.
Bob Pinnegar, president of the National Apartment Association, discusses the impending housing crisis should a stimulus bill fail to materialize quickly.
Here are the headlines you Need2Know for Tuesday, November 25, 2020:
Scottish lawmakers have unanimously passed legislation that will make period products freely available to anyone who needs them.
The General Services Administration has ascertained that President-elect Joe Biden is the “apparent winner” of the Nov. 3 election.
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies.
Jennifer Horn, a co-founder of the Lincoln Project and former New Hampshire GOP chair, had sharp words for Republicans for sticking with President Trump.
AstraZeneca reported that its vaccine is 90% effective and cheaper to distribute than vaccines from its competitors. Meanwhile, the U.S. is averaging 1,500 deaths per day according to Johns Hopkins.
Joe Biden expressed concern Thursday that President Donald Trump's unprecedented attempt to block the peaceful transition of power at the White House has hindered the flow of information about programs to fast-track a coronavirus vaccine.
With both of Georgia's Senate races moving on to runoff elections, Democrat Jon Ossoff has another six weeks to make his case to voters.
