On Politics

Account
Search
Maps
YouTube
Play
News
Gmail
Meet
Contacts
Drive
Calendar
Translate
Photos
Duo
Chrome
Shopping

Finance
Docs
Sheets
Slides
Books
Blogger
Hangouts
Keep
Jamboard
Earth
Collections
Arts and Culture
Google Ads
Podcasts
Stadia

More from Google

home_filledExplore shows

listSubscriptions

addAdd by RSS Feed

Help Publisher guidelines

Send feedback

open_in_newGet the Android app open_in_newGet the iOS app

Privacy · Terms

On Politics

USA TODAY

Subscribe

Visit website

Get the latest politics news from USA TODAY through your voice assistant!

On Politics

Available episodes



Newest first

Oldest first

Biden nixes train trip for inauguration over security concerns

Politics Updates: Biden nixes train trip for inauguration over security concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats invoke Liz Cheney’s words against Trump to make impeachment case

Politics Updates: Republicans defend their objections to election results, Democrats invoke Liz Cheney’s words against Trump to make impeachment case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump heads to Texas to defend legacy

This Alamo is a small town on the Texas-Mexico border where Trump plans to promote his immigration policy and defend his presidential legacy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden selects career diplomat William Burns to head CIA

Politics Updates: FBI, NYPD warned Capitol Police about threat of extremist violence, Democrats to introduce resolution calling for 25th Amendment, Biden selects career diplomat William Burns to head CIA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moderate Sen. Joe Manchin says he supports Trump’s removal from office

Politics Updates: Trump says he won't attend Joe Biden's inauguration, Moderate Sen. Joe Manchin says he supports Trump’s removal from office, GOP Sen. Sasse would 'consider' supporting Trump impeachment, Colin Powell says he wishes Trump would resign, Dominion voting systems sues Sidney Powell for more than $1.3 billion, Rep. Katherine Clark says impeachment process could start next week, Rep. Katherine Clark says impeachment process could start next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will resign from her position

Politics Updates:Top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer calls for Trump's removal using 25th Amendment, Pelosi says Congress will impeach Trump is 25th amendment is not invoked, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will resign from her position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden to nominate Merrick Garland as attorney general

President-elect Joe Biden will nominate federal appeals court Judge Merrick Garland to serve attorney general, the nation's chief law enforcement officer, a person familiar with the decision told USA TODAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump pressures Pence over election protests

Some Trump supporters falsely believe Pence can throw out electoral votes from Biden states after GOP lawmakers protest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump to give Reps. Devin Nunes, Jim Jordan the Medal of Freedom

Politics Updates: 2 House Democrats ask FBI to investigate Trump’s call to Georgia election official, Trump and Biden to stump in Georgia on eve of Senate runoffs, Trump to give Reps. Devin Nunes, Jim Jordan the Medal of Freedom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pence asks judge to toss lawsuit that seeks to overturn election results

Vice President Mike Pence is set to oversee Congress when it officially counts the votes cast by the Electoral College on Jan. 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump cuts short Florida trip, return to White House

Politics Updates: Trump returns to the White House while cutting Florida trip short. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McConnell introduces bill combining $2K stimulus checks with partisan provisions

Politics Updates: McConnell introduces bill combining $2K stimulus checks with partisan provisions, U.S. Capitol physician says some staff will be able to get COVID vaccine, Biden criticizes Trump administration’s vaccine distribution effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump lashes out at Senate Republicans

Politics Updates: Donald Trump lashes out at Senate Republicans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump to hold Georgia rally ahead of crucial Senate runoffs

Politics Updates: Trump to hold Georgia rally ahead of crucial Senate runoffs, Trump advocates for $2,000 stimulus checks after signing relief package. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump leaves office with key watchdog jobs vacant across government

At least a dozen of the 38 presidentially appointed inspectors general will not be in place at the end of the Trump administration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Yang files paperwork to run for NYC mayor

Politics Updates: Move to raise direct payments to $2,000 will have to wait until Monday, Andrew Yang files paperwork to run for NYC mayor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last day of Barr's tenure as attorney general

Politics Updates: Last day of Barr’s tenure as attorney general, HHS Secretary Azar: COVID-19 vaccine for every American who wants it by June 2021, Pelosi calls for Christmas Eve vote to raise COVID stimulus payments to $2,000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden to pick Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as Education secretary

Miguel Cardona would lead Biden's goal to reopen public schools in the first 100 days amid COVID-19. He's also expected to undo Betsy DeVos policies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barr says Russians appear to be behind cyberattacks

Politics updates: Barr says Russians appear to be behind cyberattacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuberville suggests he might object to electoral vote count on Jan. 6

Politics Updates: Top lawmakers to be vaccinated as first vaccines arrive on Capitol Hill, Congress rushes to strike deal on COVID stimulus, avoid shutdown, Tuberville suggests he might object to electoral vote count on Jan. 6. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pence, Biden to get COVID vaccine in coming days

Politics Updates: Pence, Biden to get COVID vaccine in coming days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden urges Georgia voters to elect senators 'who want to get something done'

Politics updates: Biden urges Georgia voters to elect senators "who want to get something done." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Electoral College Win, Biden to stump for Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock in Georgia

Election updates: Mitch McConnell congratulates Joe Biden for election win, Putin congratulates Biden for election win, After Electoral College Win, Biden to stump for Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock in Georgia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early in-person voting begin in Georgia runoff election

Election update: Early voting begins in Georgia runoff election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Court challenge to election results turns into bitter war between the states

Legal experts agreed the Supreme Court, even with six conservative justices, is unlikely to hear the Texas challenge for a long list of reasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden to campaign in Georgia for Senate Democrats

Biden is heading to Georgia on Tuesday to campaign for Democratic candidates in two runoff elections that will determine control of the Senate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Court dismisses Trump allies' challenge to Pennsylvania election

Politics updates: Supreme Court dismisses Trump allies' challenge to Pennsylvania election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Tueday's Electoral College deadline hurts Trump

The safe harbor deadline falls six days before the Electoral College meets to formally cast votes for president based on the popular votes in states. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden announces nominations for health team

If confirmed by the Senate, Xavier Becerra, 62, would be the first Latino to head the Department of Health and Human Services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Senate runoff elections are battleground for social media falsehoods

Georgia Senate’s January runoff elections have become latest battleground for misinformation as false and misleading posts swarm Facebook and Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obama criticizes progressives over 'defund the police'

Former President Barack Obama said in a Snapchat interview that progressives might be hurting their cause by using slogans like "defund the police." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump threatens to veto defense bill unless Congress repeals Section 230

Trump is threatening to veto a defense policy bill unless it ends protections for companies that shield them from material posted by their users. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney General Barr says no evidence of widespread voter fraud

Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden announces economic team with Janet Yellen at Treasury

Politics updates: Neera Tanden, Biden's OMB pick, riles critics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump lashes out at White House reporter over election question

Trump angrily admonished Reuters reporter Jeff Mason after he asked if he would concede the election after the Electoral College voted for Biden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to 'gather'

President Donald Trump's annual Thanksgiving proclamation calls for Americans to "gather" for the holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden says he won't order an investigation of Trump

While the president-elect said he wouldn't pursue legal action against Donald Trump, the president still faces several serious legal challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pennsylvania certifies election results finding Joe Biden the winner

Gov. Tom Wolf signed a Certificate of Ascertainment for the Democratic slate of electors. It was submitted to the Archivist of the United States. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden to nominate Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador

Biden's nomination of Thomas-Greenfield would elevate a Black woman and career foreign service official to the high-profile position. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congressional Democrats demand briefing from GSA Administrator

Election updates: Georgia recount results reaffirm Biden’s the winner, Biden Cabinet choices expected next week, Michigan GOP legislative leaders to meet Trump at White House, Congressional Democrats demand briefing from GSA Administrator. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia nears completion of hand recount; no more uncounted ballots found

On Tuesday, Monica Palmer and William Hartmann drew outrage when they said they initially voted not to certify Wayne County's election results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poll finds half of Republicans say Trump 'rightfully won' election

New poll released shows about half of Republicans think Donald Trump "rightfully won" the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators argue over wearing masks

The back-and-forth started on the Senate floor when Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, asked Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, to put on a mask. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and Biden celebrate news of second successful COVID vaccine

Election updates: Trump and Biden celebrate news of second successful COVID vaccine, Trump and Biden celebrate news of second successful COVID vaccine, Trump faces criticism for delaying Biden transition amid raging pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest vote count puts Arizona out of reach for Trump

Biden's lead over Trump is now officially insurmountable as he leads by 11,434 votes statewide – more than the estimated number of remaining ballots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump endorses McDaniel for another term as Republican Party chairwoman

Election 2020 updates: President Trump supports Ronna McDaniel for another term as RNC Chairwoman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump purges Pentagon leadership

Most of the Pentagon's top civilian leadership has been changed, raising concern that perceived instability could embolden adversaries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's latest election lawsuit is dead on arrival accoring to legal experts

President Donald Trump's campaign has sued Pennsylvania elections officials over mail balloting. But legal experts say the case is baseless. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump might hold rallies to highlight recount, election litigation according to report

Reports say the president may rally supporters to highlight election litigation and a recount; Biden attends Mass – the latest on the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Furious House Democrats unload as leadership promises answers after election losses

House Democrats talked through the aftermath on a private caucus call, where lawmakers blamed the media, polling and one another for the losses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rhetoric heats up on legal battles

Election updates: With Michigan ballots counted, judge dismisses Trump campaign's lawsuit, Trump campaign claims nonresidents voted in Nevada, Judge dismisses Georgia suit claiming late ballots were mixed with others, Rhetoric heats up on legal battles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump attacks vote counting – but GOP blocked changes

Election updates: Biden wins Wisconsin, Trump campaign says it filed lawsuit in Michigan to 'halt counting’, Trump campaign vows to request Wisconsin recount, Mitch McConnell says GOP needs to do better, Trump attacks vote counting – but GOP blocked changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early voting tops 100 million ballots cast

Record-breaking early voter turnout: The 2020 election is on track for the highest turnout of eligible voters in a presidential election since 1908. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump defends Texas drivers who swarm Biden bus on highway, FBI investigating

According to the Biden campaign, the vehicles surrounded the bus trying to slow it down in the middle of the highway or run it off the road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas early votes surpass total cast in 2016

More than 9 million voters in Texas have already cast their ballots – surpassing the 8,969,226 total votes in the 2016 general election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden leads Trump in latest polls, including among Latino voters in Florida

Thursday puts the nation five days away from Election Day, with Trump and Biden expected to make stops in Florida. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House science office lists 'ending the COVID-19 pandemic' as an accomplishment

The U.S. reported 489,769 COVID-19 cases in just the last week, according to a USA TODAY analysis of Johns Hopkins University data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge rules that DOJ can't defend Trump in rape defamation suit

Justice Dept. can't represent Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation case. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump gains in 9 of 12 swing states, but Biden still leads in 10 of them

With just eight days to go to Election Day, both national polls and swing state surveys make it clear the race between Trump and Biden is tightening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Man with van full of guns had plans to kill Biden according to authorities

A man indicted last month on child pornography charges had traveled near Biden’s home and wrote a checklist that ended with the word “execute." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senate Judiciary Committee approves Barrett's nomination to the SCOTUS

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to send Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation to the Supreme Court, setting up a full Senate vote Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden leads Trump by 7 points in Pennsylvania according to poll

A majority of likely Pennsylvania voters also said they do not support adding justices to the Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy Pelosi's deadline for COVID-19 stimulus bill by Election Day is Tuesday

Nancy Pelosi's deadline for COVID-19 stimulus bill by Election Day is Tuesday See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supreme Court to rule on Trump asylum policy

The so-called Migrant Protection Protocols represent one of several administration efforts to reduce the number of asylum-seekers entering the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump doesn't deny $400 million debt

Pressed during NBC's town hall about a NY Times report showing his real estate firm suffered chronic losses, Trump said, “the numbers are all wrong." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California GOP says it wont remove unofficial ballot boxes

The unofficial ballot boxes comply with California's "ballot harvesting" law, according to Tom Hiltachk, the California GOP's general counsel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and Biden to hold competing town halls on Thursday instead of debating

After a canceled debate, Trump will meet with voters at an NBC town hall in Miami while Biden does the same at an ABC event in Philadelphia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barrett says ‘rule of law’, not her faith, would drive her judgment

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett facing questions from senators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen Graham warns of a long contentious week as hearings for Comey-Barrett begin

"This is probably not about persuading each other," Graham said as Monday's hearing began. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump says he may hold rallies this weekend

2020 election updates: Trump says he may hold rallies this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump focuses on military in latest video

Trump COVID updates: Military is the focus in new Trump videos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poll show majority of Americans expect violence on Election Day

One poll of nearly 2,000 registered voters found that nearly half – 47% – disagree with the idea that the election "is likely to be fair and honest." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poll finds Trump and Biden tied in Florida

The presidential race is tied in Florida with less than 30 days to Election Day, according to a new Suffolk University/USA TODAY Network poll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump campaign to resume in-person events with Pence trip

The trip will begin what the campaign is calling "Operation MAGA" – a return of in-person campaign events led by top surrogates as Trump is sidelined. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump touted virus end in sight, hours later he tested positive

Hours before the White House announced Trump tested positive for coronavirus, he told a dinner audience that the "end of the pandemic is in sight." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump signs bill to avoid shutdown

President Donald Trump on Thursday morning signed a bill to avoid a government shutdown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both Trump and Biden camps claim victory in debate

Biden campaign officials said the Democrat will take part in the second and third planned debates with Trump despite calls from some to drop them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

QAnon makes false pedophile claim against Biden

QAnon has hijacked the Save the Children movement to push baseless pedophilia claims against Joe Biden and other Democrats before the election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judge halts USPS move to dismantle sorting machines and removing mailboxes

"We will have a free and fair election," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said in a tweet on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's personal trainer honors her with 3 push-ups in front of her casket

Bryant Johnson, Ruth Bader Ginsburg's personal trainer, honored her Friday at the U.S. Capitol by doing three push-ups in front of her casket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden endorsed by 500 top military and national security officials

Nearly 500 retired generals, admirals and senior civilian national security officials endorse Joe Biden and blast President Donald Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in Trump's White House make 69 cents to every $1 paid to men

The gender pay gap is wider than the national pay gap and wider than the gap in the Obama White House. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in state at Capitol on Friday

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to lie in state at U.S. Capitol Friday. Ginsburg, 87, died late Friday on the eve of Rosh Hashanah following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clintons bash McConnell for pushing ahead with SCOTUS vote

Clinton said McConnell was "superficially hypocritical" to change his argument "when the shoe's on the other foot, and he wants the judge." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump and Biden battle for Minnesota middle class votes

Twin campaign visits to Minnesota Friday by President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden will focus on who is more trusted on jobs and manufacturing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump apointees shelved report on minority voting rights during COVID-19

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights studied voting-rights threats during the pandemic. Conservative appointees are keeping the report from the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.3 million Americans lost health insurance before COVID-19 pandemic

Over 2 million Americans have lost their health insurance coverage since President Donald Trump took office. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Poll shows Trump down 4 points to Biden in Minnesota, which hasn't gone red since 1972

Both Trump and Biden are scheduled to make campaign stops in Minnesota on Friday, when early voting begins in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump campaign courts Latino votes in Arizona

The Latinos for Trump office in Phoenix is adorned with values the Trump campaign hopes will attract this group of voters: faith, family, opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump makes inaccurate claims about auto industry at Michigan rally

The president said he brought "a lot" of new car plants to Michigan. That's not true and auto employment in the state was down even before COVID hit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump rally at Reno airport would break Nevada's 50-person limit

Rally for President Donald Trump in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada postponed due to directives for gatherings of 50 or more people in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump says North Carolina restrictions will hurt his reelection bid

At a campaign rally in North Carolina, Trump accused the state's governor of using coronavirus to hurt his re-election chances, though he cited no evidence. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump asks reporter to remove face mask

President Donald Trump asks reporter to remove mask while asking question at White House press conference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden ramps up outreach to women

A blueprint released by the Biden campaign outlines how they believe President Donald Trump has failed women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House to vote on legalizing marijuana for the first time

"It's about time," Rep. Jerry Nadler told USA TODAY, calling it a "historic vote" although its future in the GOP-led Senate appears fraught. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moderators set for presidential and vice presidential debates

The Commission on Presidential Debates announced moderators for the fall debates, including Fox News' Chris Wallace and Susan Page of USA TODAY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump claims credit for bringing calm to Kenosha

“Violence has stopped since the time the National Guard came – literally when they set their foot on this location it stopped,” Trump said in Kenosha. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twitter flags Trump campaign out-of-context video of Biden as manipulated media

The video tweeted out by an official Trump campaign account was edited to remove context from Joe Biden's speech that shows he was quoting Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin governor asks Trump to reconsider visit to Kenosha

President Trump plans to meet with law enforcement and survey damage from unrest after the shooting of Jacob Blake by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen. Rand Paul says he was attacked by angry mob following RNC

Georgia state Rep. Vernon Jones, a Democrat who endorsed Trump, was also approached by protesters in Washington, D.C. after the Trump's RNC speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Search

Clear search

Close search

Google apps

Main menu