Nicole Lafond
Where Things Stand: Who Will Get Their Christmas Pardon? 
Word on the street (or, rather, Axios) is that President Trump is going to issue a wave of pardons today as a grand gesture of Christmas clemency to some of his closest friends and family.
Where Things Stand: Trump’s Out But McGahn’s Not Off The Hook Yet
The House Judiciary Committee still wants to hear from former White House counsel Don McGahn.
Where Things Stand: Oh, That’s All It Took
Vladimir Putin and Mitch McConnell had something in common today.
Where Things Stand: A Mess For Biden?
The Trump administration is setting some pretty lofty expectations for when Americans can actually expect to see widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. During an interview on the “Today Show” Health and Human Services Secretary Alexander Azar used the platform to suggest that the average American can expect to start seeing widespread distribution of the vaccine — meaning they can get vaccinated at their local pharmacy — by late February or early March. Read More
Where Things Stand: The Coming Dissolution Of Trumpworld
Much of Trump’s 2020 infrastructure, established solely around the cause-célèbre of President Trump and his reelection, has not made the jump to the President’s post-election crusade to overturn his loss. Instead, that space is being filled by the President himself and a rag-tag band of allies.
Where Things Stand: Trump Enlists Pence
President Trump often enlists the vice president to fight his more serious battles for him.
Where Things Stand: Fox News Punished After Lack Of Enthusiasm For Trump’s Delusion
Don’t give the cable news outlet too much credit. It’s done little besides the most basic function of a major news outlet during a presidential election — which is, declare a winner when there’s a winner.