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Illustration on Joe Biden and the Iran deal by Linas Garsys/The Washington Times

Joe Biden: Iran’s economic savior

By Jed Babbin

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2020, file photo Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, center, speaks as Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., left, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., listen during a Democratic presidential primary debate hosted by ABC News, Apple News, and WMUR-TV at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H. Sanders and Warren, the faces of the Democratic Party's far-left wing, are at risk of being excluded from the senior ranks of President-elect Biden's administration as the incoming president balances the demands of his party's progressive base against the political realities of a narrowly divided Senate. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Sanders, Warren under scrutiny as Biden weighs Cabinet picks

By STEVE PEOPLES - Associated Press

Supporters of Donald Trump gather on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 in Phoenix, outside where the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors are meeting about certifying election votes. The elected leaders of Arizona's most populous county were expected to certify election results Friday that showed Democrat Joe Biden won the most votes. (AP Photo/Terry Tang)

Maricopa County, Arizona, certifies Biden win over Trump

By Bob Christie - Associated Press

Supporters of Donald Trump gather on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 in Phoenix, outside where the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors are meeting about certifying election votes. The elected leaders of Arizona's most populous county were expected to certify election results Friday that showed Democrat Joe Biden won the most votes. (AP Photo/Terry Tang)

Arizona’s largest county certifies Biden win over Trump

By BOB CHRISTIE - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the briefing room at the White House in Washington, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump makes late-term bid to lower prescription drug costs

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 7, 2020 file photo, Chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., gives his opening statement during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on new coronavirus tests on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Republican Senate Health committee chairman says the Trump administration should provide President-elect Joe Biden access to transition materials -- particularly on COVID vaccine distribution --- “to ensure a smooth” transfer of power. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

Sen. Alexander: Trump admin should aid in Biden transition

By JONATHAN MATTISE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 7, 2020 file photo, Chairman Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., gives his opening statement during a Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on new coronavirus tests on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Republican Senate Health committee chairman says the Trump administration should provide President-elect Joe Biden access to transition materials -- particularly on COVID vaccine distribution --- “to ensure a smooth” transfer of power. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

The Latest: McConnell proposes shifting funds to COVID aid

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FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 file photo, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin speaks during a news conference to announce the Trump administration's restoration of sanctions on Iran at the U.S. State Department in Washington. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 he will not to extend several emergency loan programs set up with the Federal Reserve to support the economy in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Mnuchin denies trying to limit Biden’s economic options

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2020, file photo President-elect Joe Biden smiles as he speaks at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. President-elect Biden turns 78 on Friday, Nov. 20. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Birthday time: Biden turns 78, will be oldest U.S. president

By AAMER MADHANI - Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks at The Queen theater, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Biden wants Congress to pass virus aid in lame-duck session

By STEVE PEOPLES and WILL WEISSERT - Associated Press

Former Mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters, Thursday Nov. 19, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump to meet Michigan leaders in bid to subvert election

By COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and JILL COLVIN and DAVID EGGERT - Associated Press

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger speaks during a news conference on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. Georgia election officials have announced an audit of presidential election results that will trigger a full hand recount. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Georgia officials certify election results showing Biden win

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

In this photo provided by Malaysia's Department of Information, monitors show Chinese President Xi Jinping delivering speech via virtual meeting during the APEC CEO Dialogues 2020, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020. (Nazri Rapaai/Malaysia Department of Information via AP)

The Latest: Hawaii imposes new COVID-19 travel restrictions

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington, D.C., Council Chairman Phil Mendelson testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 12, 2016, before a House Oversight Government Operations subcommittee hearing on whether the District of Columbia government truly has the power to spend local tax dollars without approval by Congress. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) ** FILE **

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, what’s up?

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

President-elect Joe Biden smiles as he speaks Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) ** FILE **

Associated Press calls Georgia for Joe Biden

By Kate Brumback - Associated Press

Biden wins Georgia, ending long losing streak for Democrats

By KATE BRUMBACK - Associated Press

Democrat observers confer as they look on during a Cobb County hand recount of Presidential votes on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Marietta, Ga. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal & Constitution via AP)

Georgia recount complete, confirms Biden lead, top elections official says

By Kate Brumback - Associated Press

President-elect Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, speaks at The Queen theater, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Biden says he’s decided on treasury secretary nomination

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER - Associated Press

Election officials from around Dane County bring ballots in, Thursday, Nov., 19, 2020 to the Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis. for the recount that begins Friday. (Steve Apps/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

In Wisconsin, long shot recount may just be prelude to court

By MICHAEL TARM and SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Harmony’ means Dems must listen

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES