While the Trump administration touted a goal of getting 20 million people a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the year, the actual number will fall far short of that. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump continues to be absent from paying attention to the coronavirus pandemic and the slow distribution of vaccines, right-leaning articles highlight that Senator Mitt Romney stated that there is currently a lack of strategy at the federal level for distributing the coronavirus vaccination.

There are 1450 news articles covering this topic. 37% (543) are left leaning, 44% (636) are center, and 19% (271) are right leaning.

From the left: Trump absent as vaccine distribution lags and thousands die, CNN
From the center: Fauci calls COVID-19 vaccine rollout 'disappointing', The Hill
From the right: 'Romney calls for 'urgent' action to fix coronavirus vaccine delays, Fox News

Also in the news: There’s less than a week before election day, and the strategies for the two parties in Georgia’s runoffs are coming into focus, as polls indicate elections are too close to call. While left-leaning articles highlight that on Monday, president-elect Joe Biden plans to campaign in Atlanta and Trump plans to hold a rally in Dalton, right-leaning articles highlight that Republicans in Georgia have recruited 8,000 volunteers to serve as poll watchers across the state.

On Tuesday, congressman-elect Luke Letlow, who won a runoff earlier this month to represent Louisiana’s northeastern 5th District, died from complications of COVID-19. While left-leaning articles highlight that Letlow’s death has been met with shock and grief from lawmakers, right-leaning articles highlight that Letlow died of a heart attack after a procedure related to COVID-19.

There are 1536 news articles covering this topic. 32% (494) are left leaning, 57% (868) are center, and 11% (174) are right leaning.

From the left: Warnings about virus after death of Rep.-elect Letlow, The Washington Post
From the center: Louisiana Congressman-Elect Dies From COVID-19, NPR
From the right: Rep.-elect died from heart attack after COVID-related procedure, Fox News

Also in the news: Days before control of the Senate is determined in Georgia, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is moving ahead with a plan to avoid a public rift within the GOP over stimulus payments demanded by President Trump. While left-leaning articles by The Washington Post highlight that Trump lashed out at Congressional Republicans after the House easily voted to override his veto of a defense policy bill, right-leaning articles highlight that the Senate moved towards a potential override of President Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act.

On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blocked an attempt by Democrats to set up a stand-alone vote on increasing the amount of stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. While left-leaning articles highlight that it is unlikely that the Senate will pass a bill increasing the payments before Congress adjourns Sunday, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump launched a Twitter rant against Senate Republicans, warning them that unless they have a “death wish,” they must “approve the $2000 payments ASAP.”

There are 2954 news articles covering this topic. 63% (1851) are left leaning, 27% (790) are center, and 10% (313) are right leaning.

From the left: McConnell Rebuffs Trump, Democrats by Blocking $2,000 Checks, Bloomberg
From the center: McConnell blocks vote on $2K checks, signals new package, The Hill
From the right: McConnell blocks checks to bring Trump requests 'into focus', Fox News

Also in the news: President-elect Joe Biden is accusing the Trump administration of moving too slowly on coronavirus vaccinations. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump administration officials continue to claim that vaccine distribution is on track, right-leaning articles highlight that in remarks delivered from Wilmington, Delaware, Biden painted a grim picture of the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, the Democratic-led House of Representatives voted 275-134 to meet President Trump’s demand for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks. While left-leaning articles highlight that the House returned to the Capitol to vote on an override of President Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump backed down from his demands on Sunday due to a possible government shutdown.

There are 2873 news articles covering this topic. 57% (1626) are left leaning, 31% (892) are center, and 12% (355) are right leaning.

From the left: House set to override vote on Trump’s defense bill veto, The Washington Post
From the center: House approves $2,000 coronavirus aid checks sought by Trump, Reuters
From the right: Congress To Vote on Higher Checks, $740B Bill, Independent Journal Review

Also in the news: On Sunday, President Trump signed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package. While left-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s Sunday night signature was too late to prevent unemployment aid from lapsing, right-leaning articles highlight that Trump’s decision to sign the relief package will avert a government shutdown and restore unemployment benefits.