State legislatures cannot override popular vote after Election Day, legal experts say
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
Biden coronavirus adviser warns US facing ‘darkest’ days of entire pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
Pompeo says there will be 'smooth transition to a second Trump administration,' despite projected Biden win
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.
Mitch McConnell says Electoral College will determine 2020 election
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump pursues legal challenges to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump pursues legal challenges to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.
Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, to quit law firm
Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, plans to quit his law firm, DLA Piper, to concentrate on working with the Biden administration.
Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, plans to quit his law firm, DLA Piper, to concentrate on working with the Biden administration.
International observers don't see fraud, voting irregularities in US election
International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.
International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.
Biden plans to rejoin Paris Agreement and WHO, undo other Trump decisions on Day 1
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
Refusing to concede, Trump blocks cooperation on transition
The Trump administration threw the presidential transition into tumult on Monday, with President Donald Trump blocking government officials from cooperating with President-elect Joe Biden’s team and Attorney General William Barr authorizing the Justice Department to probe unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud.
The Trump administration threw the presidential transition into tumult on Monday, with President Donald Trump blocking government officials from cooperating with President-elect Joe Biden’s team and Attorney General William Barr authorizing the Justice Department to probe unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud.
Presidential transition of power: The role of 'ascertainment' and the GSA
The course of President-elect Joe Biden's transition to power is dependent in part on an obscure declaration called “ascertainment.”
The course of President-elect Joe Biden's transition to power is dependent in part on an obscure declaration called “ascertainment.”
Prominent Republicans urged Arizonans to vote Biden in the run-up to 2020 election
In the run-up to the 2020 election, a number of Republicans have called on voters to vote for Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
In the run-up to the 2020 election, a number of Republicans have called on voters to vote for Democratic candidate Joe Biden.
Biden likely to fill cabinet roles with experienced picks
President-elect Joe Biden is looking to build out his nascent White House staff with more traditional Washington insiders.
President-elect Joe Biden is looking to build out his nascent White House staff with more traditional Washington insiders.
Pence on 2020 race: ‘It ain’t over til it’s over...and this AIN’T over!’
Vice President Mike Pence on Monday rallied his staff, saying the 2020 presidential race “ain’t over,” as the Trump campaign mounts legal battles in a number of key battleground states where President-elect Joe Biden is leading.
Vice President Mike Pence on Monday rallied his staff, saying the 2020 presidential race “ain’t over,” as the Trump campaign mounts legal battles in a number of key battleground states where President-elect Joe Biden is leading.
Russian President Putin won't immediately congratulate President-elect Joe Biden
Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
Putin is one of a handful of world leaders who have not commented on Biden’s victory, which was called by major news organizations on Saturday.
Graham encourages Trump to mount presidential bid in 2024 if election challenges 'fall short'
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he would encourage President Trump to consider running again for the White House in 2024 if his efforts challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election "fall short."
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he would encourage President Trump to consider running again for the White House in 2024 if his efforts challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election "fall short."
Stacey Abrams raises millions for Democrats in Georgia Senate runoff
Stacey Abrams says she and her organization have raised millions since Friday to help Democrats in their attempt to win Georgia's two Senate runoff elections.
Stacey Abrams says she and her organization have raised millions since Friday to help Democrats in their attempt to win Georgia's two Senate runoff elections.
DC liquor stores sell more champagne after Trump loss than on last two New Years combined
Liquor stores in Washington, D.C. reported a spike in champagne sales after Joe Biden was projected to win the U.S. presidential election, according to a report by Newsweek.
Liquor stores in Washington, D.C. reported a spike in champagne sales after Joe Biden was projected to win the U.S. presidential election, according to a report by Newsweek.
Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.