Dems clinch House control, but majority likely to shrink
Democrats have clinched two more years of controlling the House.
Trump campaign requests Georgia hand-count votes in recount
The Trump campaign is requesting the Georgia Secretary of State hand-count all ballots in the state's recount effort.
From Scranton, Pennsylvania to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Biden’s road to president-elect
Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?
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.
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.
US Senate race: Thom Tillis poised to keep NC seat after challenger Cal Cunningham concedes
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will likely get a second term in Congress after Democratic rival Cal Cunningham conceded Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
Gov. Abbott doesn't acknowledge Joe Biden as president-elect, calls for vote-counting and recounts to continue
In his first comments on the presidential election since election night, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott avoided acknowledging former Vice President Joe Biden's victory and said the process of vote counting and recounts should play out.
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.
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.”
Trump campaign lawsuits are 'unbelievable long shot,' expert says
The Trump campaign has filed multiple lawsuits seeking to overturn Biden's victory, but an election expert says they are a "long shot."
Safe harbor deadline: Here’s why Dec. 8 matters in the 2020 election
Given the legal action and lingering recounts happening in the 2020 presidential election, the “safe harbor” date becomes a notable step in the path to Inauguration Day.
Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
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.
Mitch McConnell says Trump '100% within his rights' to question election results
Despite President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question election results and consider legal options.
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.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
Trump plans to revive campaign-style rallies as he pursues legal challenges to election results
President Trump is planning to bring back his large-scale rallies that were a hallmark of his presidential run, but these will be focused on his “ongoing litigation” as he challenges the results of last week’s election.