Biden plans swift moves to protect and advance LGBTQ rights

As vice president in 2012, Joe Biden endeared himself to many LGBTQ Americans by endorsing same-sex marriage. Now, as President-elect, he's proposing to carry out virtually every major proposal on their wish lists.

Biden delivers Thanksgiving address urging US unity in battle against COVID-19

President-elect Joe Biden delivered a Thanksgiving address on Wednesday, discussing the current coronavirus surge and calling on Americans to help limit the spread of the disease.

Biden set to receive daily presidential briefings after Trump signs off

President Donald Trump belatedly signed off on allowing President-elect Joe Biden to receive the presidential daily brief, the highly classified briefing prepared by the U.S. intelligence community.

Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80M votes — the most in US history

The 2020 election was an event for the record books for more reasons than one: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received more votes than any other presidential ticket in U.S. history.

Dow crests 30,000 points on vaccine hopes, Biden transition

The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded above 30,000 points for the first time on Nov. 24 as investors were encouraged by the latest progress on developing coronavirus vaccines and news that the transition of power in the U.S. to President-elect Joe Biden will finally begin.

Nevada Supreme Court makes Joe Biden's win in state official

The Nevada Supreme Court made Joe Biden’s win in the state official on Tuesday, approving the state’s final canvass of the Nov. 3 election.

Biden names John Kerry as climate envoy

President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.

Who is Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Biden’s pick for US ambassador to UN?

President-elect Joe Biden’s foreign policy team was beginning to take shape after he nominated Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.

Who is Avril Haines, Joe Biden’s director of national intelligence nominee?

President-elect Joe Biden made history once again Monday after he nominated Avril Haines to serve as the director of national intelligence — the first woman to serve in the key role.

Alejandro Mayorkas: Biden’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security

President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Alejandro Mayorkas for his secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant to be nominated to the position in U.S. history.

Antony Blinken: Who is Joe Biden’s secretary of state pick?

The contours of President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet are coming into focus after he announced that he has selected Antony Blinken as his incoming administration’s secretary of state.

Biden taps ex-Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to lead treasury, AP sources say

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies.

Pennsylvania certifies Biden as winner of presidential vote

The Pennsylvania State Department “certified the results of the November 3 election in Pennsylvania for president and vice president of the United States,” Gov. Tom Wolf tweeted Tuesday.

Trump says he will 'never concede' despite GSA recognizing Biden as president-elect

President Trump says he'll "never concede" even after the General Services Administration recognized Joe Biden as president-elect. "We are moving full speed ahead," Trump tweeted.

What happens at the Electoral College meeting?

Although the popular vote has been tallied, the electoral votes must be cast and counted before Joe Biden takes his place behind the Resolute Desk.

Mohave County OKs election tally, assures Biden win

Elected leaders in the last Arizona county to certify its results from the Nov. 3 election signed off on their tally Nov. 23, setting the stage for state leaders to formalize Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s historic win in the Grand Canyon State.

GSA officially recognizes Biden as president-elect, clearing way for transition

The federal General Services Administration on Monday officially recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, clearing the way for him to begin a formal presidential transition and handover of power.