Category: Presidency

Fmr Republican Steve Schmidt: ‘We’re in a Fight Now Between an Autocratic Movement and a Democratic Movement’

Fmr Republican Steve Schmidt: ‘We’re in a Fight Now Between an Autocratic Movement and a Democratic Movement’

Donald Trump's supporters are not driven by a sense of "delusion," but rather an authoritarian movement in the nation aimed at bringing down democracy itself, according to one of the most prominent former Republicans who led the fight to defeat Trump.
George Will: Biden Probably ‘Just as Happy’ to Have a Republican Senate

George Will: Biden Probably ‘Just as Happy’ to Have a Republican Senate

Conservative columnist George Will said that President-elect Joe Biden "would probably be just as happy" to have a Republican-led Senate during his presidency.
Admiral Mike Mullen Says ‘National Security Issues Do Not Wait’ for Presidential Transitions

Admiral Mike Mullen Says ‘National Security Issues Do Not Wait’ for Presidential Transitions

Donald Trump's obstruction in the presidential transition is creating potential national security worries, according to a former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Joe Biden’s Already Drawing Comparisons to Two Great US Presidents

Joe Biden’s Already Drawing Comparisons to Two Great US Presidents

Joe Biden's not even yet been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States, but he's already begun drawing positive comparisons with at least two predecessors who are considered great US presidents.
President-elect Biden: The Small Act of Staying Home Is a Gift to Our Fellow Americans

President-elect Biden: The Small Act of Staying Home Is a Gift to Our Fellow Americans

President-elect Biden described the small Thanksgiving dinner he and his family would enjoy at home in Wilmington, Del., as part of the small sacrifices all Americans should be taking to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Sen. Chris Coons: Biden/McConnell ‘Should Reach Out to Each Other’

Sen. Chris Coons: Biden/McConnell ‘Should Reach Out to Each Other’

Although the majority of the US Senate is still up for grabs, pending the outcome of the two run-off elections in Georgia on January 5, President-elect Biden and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) would do well to have a conversation to set the working relationship between the two longtime Washington insiders, according to a senator who is close to the incoming president.
Jen Psaki: ‘I Don’t Think the American People Will Tolerate’ If GOP Refuses to Accept Biden Admin Nominees

Jen Psaki: ‘I Don’t Think the American People Will Tolerate’ If GOP Refuses to Accept Biden Admin Nominees

President-elect Biden's nominees for his government "will look like America," and Americans will not stand for Republicans playing politics with those nominees, according to a veteran Democratic operative.
‘Putin Is Doing a Happy Dance’ as We Speak Because Trump Refuses to Concede

‘Putin Is Doing a Happy Dance’ as We Speak Because Trump Refuses to Concede

Russian leader Vladimir Putin must be pleased to watch Donald Trump continue to refuse to concede the election to President-elect Biden, despite ongoing evidence that Biden's the clear winner, according to a former top diplomat who may find herself back to work in the incoming Biden administration.
Pelosi Warns McConnell: We Have ‘More Power’

Pelosi Warns McConnell: We Have ‘More Power’

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi warned Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Friday that Democrats have "more power" in the federal government going forward and said that will "change his leverage."
‘I Think They’re Just Stalling …Think That Appeases Trump’

‘I Think They’re Just Stalling …Think That Appeases Trump’

Republicans are backing Donald Trump's baseless and nearly unprecedented decision not to accept Joe Biden as the anticipated, lawful 46th president of the United States merely for crass political purposes, according to journalists and Democrats.