Trump declines to commit to peaceful transfer of power, McConnell promises 'orderly transition'

In a tweet, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell did not name Trump directly but said the transfer of power would continue as usual. Detroit Free Press Detroit Free Press

RTD board plans to keep new CEO’s salary and contract from public until night of vote

The salary and other contract terms for the Regional Transportation District’s incoming CEO and general manager have been hammered out by a negotiating committee, but it plans to keep the The Denver Post The Denver Post

Governor, secretary of state spar over election plans

An effort by Arizona's top election official to introduce telephone and videoconferencing options for people to register and vote in certain circumstances has drawn the ire of Gov. Doug Ducey and some county election officials who say it's illegal. SFGate SFGate

Bipartisan group urges lawmakers to stay on Capitol Hill until House passes new COVID-19 relief

A coalition of bipartisan lawmakers pressed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Tuesday to keep members in Washington until the chamber passes a new COVID-19 relief bill. Washington Times Washington Times

Trump doesn't comment on Taylor case, instead praises Kentucky AG: 'I think he's a star'

President Trump on Wednesday reacted to a grand jury's findings in the killing of Breonna Taylor by praising Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R) as "a star" and touting his political accompli The Hill The Hill

Young Americans for Liberty sue Dallas, Omni hotel, seeking damages over cancellation of training event

A youth political organization filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the city of Dallas and the Omni Dallas Hotel, seeking damages after the group’s Dallas Morning News Dallas Morning News

Pelosi, Democrats unveil bills to rein in White House abuses of power

Leading House Democrats on Wednesday unveiled sweeping legislation empowering Congress with more muscular oversight and anti-corruption tools to rein in abusive presidents — present and future. The Hill The Hill

Women in President Donald Trump’s White House earn 69 cents for every $1 paid to male staffers

During the Republican National Convention, the high-ranking women in Donald Trump’s White House tried to make the case for the president’s commitment to gender equality. Outgoing adviser Kellyanne Conway called him “a champion for women. The Arizona Republic The Arizona Republic

Millions Raised To Allow Florida Felons To Pay Debts And Vote

The Florida Rights Restoration Commission (FRRC) said Tuesday it had raised the money to pay off the debts of ex-convicts in the state who had finished their prison sentences. The organization's work was in response to a new law in the southern state blocking the voting rights of felons who had comp International Business Times International Business Times