The week began with Joe Biden formally crossing the finish line in the Electoral College. Meanwhile, President Trump tweeted more baseless claims about a "rigged election" with zero evidence of widespread fraud. And despite promising news about vaccine distribution, the coronavirus pandemic is still tearing across the country, and this week alone, new infections were reported in one in 216 Americans.
Monday
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Early voting kicks off Monday for two Georgia runoffs that will determine Senate controlElectoral College formally affirms Biden's presidential winAttorney General William Barr to step down, Trump says
Tuesday
McConnell for the first time recognizes Biden as President-electJoe Biden picks Pete Buttigieg to be transportation secretary
Wednesday
Pompeo quarantining after coronavirus exposureCongressional inaugural committee announces attendance will be limited for Biden's inaugurationTrump sees special counsel investigations of Hunter Biden and election claims as payback for Russia probe
Thursday
Alabama GOP congressman becomes 4th House member in a week to disclose Covid-19 diagnosisBiden to tap New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as interior secretaryWatch Sen. Loeffler deflect 9 times when asked about Biden winTrump remains silent as massive cyber hack poses 'grave risk' to government
Friday
Threat of another government shutdown hangs over Washington as Covid relief talks drag onKamala Harris prepares for her historic vice presidency by studying Joe Biden's legacyTrump praises Tuberville after Alabama GOP senator leaves open objecting to election results January 6
And that was the week in 15 headlines.