Author: Joey Garrison, USA TODAY

The COVID-19 relief package marks the federal government’s most robust infusion of aid to the poor and American workers in recent history.

President Biden signed an order directing the government to expand access to voter registration and election information, among other directives.

“This isn’t because of some gross mismanagement or some bad contracts … This is about addressing the needs of a global pandemic,” one mayor said.

The CDC has released new guidelines for reopening schools that are still closed in the COVID pandemic.

Biden also directed his National Security Council to build out its capability to counter domestic violent extremism threats.

Bernhardt, 51, is “following all CDC guidelines and consulting with medical professionals as appropriate,” his department said in a statement.

Facing a loss in the Electoral College, Trump’s allies have shifted their focus to Jan. 6, when Congress will count the electoral votes.

The presidential race is down to three Rust Belt states, Republicans appear likely to retain Senate control and Democrats have edge in House.

The Commission on Presidential Debates announced the rule changes Monday, three weeks after a chaotic opening faceoff between the two presidential contenders that featured frequent interruptions.

Fewer than 1 out of 5 states plan to automatically send ballots to all voters. Even in these states, in-person voting will remain an option.