Games with a government shutdown, a major league lockout, and a stunning claim from actor Alec Baldwin. Here are The Recount’s Top Stories for December 2, 2021.
Thursday 12.09.21
Wisconsin GOP Legislator Amping Up the Culture War
Ex-Cop Who Killed Daunte Wright on Trial
Wednesday 12.08.21
Biden vs. Putin: The Political World’s Rocky IV
Tuesday 12.07.21
U.S. Announces Diplomatic Boycott of Beijing Games
Friday 12.03.21
3 Things to Know About November's Confusing Jobs Report
Wednesday 12.01.21
Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Roe v. Wade
Tuesday 11.30.21
Barbados Ditches the Queen and Honors Rihanna
Monday 11.29.21
Borders Close as New COVID-19 Variant Spreads
Wednesday 11.24.21
Justice for Ahmaud Arbery
Tuesday 11.23.21
Biden Taps Oil Reserves to Combat High Gas Prices
Monday 11.22.21
Apple Hits Accelerator on Electric Car Project
Friday 11.19.21
Jury Finds Kyle Rittenhouse Not Guilty on All Counts
Musician Bruce Springsteen receives a National Arts Medal from President Biden "for being The Boss."
“Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus receives a National Arts Medal from President Biden.
Actress Mindy Kaling receives a National Arts Medal from Biden for “giving voice to a new generation of storytellers.”
President Biden commemorates Bruce Springsteen at the White House arts and humanities award ceremony.
Rep. Cuellar (D-TX) says Mexican Pres. Obrador committed to asking China "to stop sending fentanyl over to Mexico."
Rep. Jeff Jackson (D-NC) weighs in on the political implications if Trump is arrested.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX): “I’m wildly unqualified *pause* to be FAA administrator.”
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) argues for the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent.