Biden first pledged to name a Black woman to the nation’s highest court just before the 2020 presidential primary in South Carolina.
Author: John Fritze and Courtney Subramanian, USA TODAY
Trump impeachment sets up politically perilous Senate trial, possibly threatening Joe Biden’s agenda
The historic impeachment of Trump for his role in the Capitol Hill riot adds a gargantuan dose of uncertainty to Joe Biden’s first days in office.
In messaging shift, Trump acknowledges Biden win and calls for ‘smooth’ transition of power
President Donald Trump did not mention President-elect Joe Biden by name or congratulate him, but the video may be the closest he gets to a concession
Trump reverses on coronavirus stimulus deal, signs package he called a ‘disgrace’
Trump unexpectedly slammed the $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus package earlier in the week, but he stopped short at the time of vowing to veto it.
Jockeying for jobs: Tensions simmer inside Biden transition as new administration takes shape
Just below the surface of Biden’s tightly scripted recent events, tensions are beginning to simmer as different Democratic factions jockey for jobs.
‘You’re a big state to me’: Trump pitches rural voters at Iowa campaign rally
Trump appeared at his third rally in as many days as he tries to shore up support with less than three weeks until Election Day.
Trump says he doesn’t know Proud Boys but ‘they need to stand down,’ as he faces backlash for not criticizing white supremacists
Facing criticism for not denouncing white supremacist groups during the debate on Tuesday, Trump said he’s “always denounced any form of any of that.”
Trump announces ‘halt’ in US funding to World Health Organization amid coronavirus pandemic
Trump has accused the World Health Organization of not moving quickly to sound the alarm over coronavirus and of being too China friendly.
‘Having Trump on the ballot isn’t enough’: Democrats battle to rev up enthusiasm for November
As voters study the results from New Hampshire, insiders will be assessing whether Democrats face an enthusiasm gap as they prepare to take on Trump.