Trump promises 'orderly transition' after Congress certifies Biden's 2020 election

President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an “orderly transition on January 20th” after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.

Congress certifies Biden’s 2020 election win after violent pro-Trump riot in Capitol

Congress was forced to abruptly halt its session on counting Electoral College votes won by President-elect Joe Biden as supporters of President Donald Trump swarmed the U.S. Capitol. But the counting resumed, and Biden’s win was certified.

Joe Biden to nominate judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

President-elect Joe Biden has selected Merrick Garland, a federal appeals court judge, as his attorney general, two people familiar with the selection process said Wednesday.

Pelosi says Schiff, 3 others to lead Dems in Electoral College certification challenges

Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren, Jamie Raskin and Joe Neguse will lead Democrats in the "Constitutional, historical and thematic justification for respecting the will of the people," Pelosi wrote in an open letter to colleagues

Electoral College vote count: What will happen in Congress when Republicans object?

In a joint session of Congress designed as a ceremonial affirmation to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, some Republicans — but hardly all of them — are vowing to object to voting results in one or more states. Despite no evidence, they accuse the elections of being fraudulent.

Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.

Biden inauguration to feature memorial for COVID-19 victims

President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris set to return to Georgia in January

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President Elect Kamala Harris will return to Georgia to campaign for Senate candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock to rally Democrats ahead of Jan. 5 runoffs to determine control of the U.S. Senate.

Ryan Seacrest to interview Joe and Jill Biden on 'New Year's Rockin' Eve'

The president-elect and the future first lady will be special guests on Ryan Seacrest's New Year's Eve celebration. Jennifer Lopez will be the musical headliner. 

President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.

Biden introduces Connecticut schools chief Miguel Cardona as education secretary pick

President-elect Joe Biden introduced Miguel Cardona as his pick for education secretary on Wednesday, saying Connecticut's education chief and life-long champion of public schools is the right pick to lead.

Biden calls COVID-19 bill ‘far from perfect,’ pledges more aid in 2021

President-elect Joe Biden has expressed empathy with struggling families and applauded Congress for a passing the coronavirus relief as the nation deals with a COVID-19 surge.

President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.

Biden transition team critical of cooperation from Pentagon

The team says there has been “an abrupt halt in the already limited cooperation there." The Department of Defense offers a different assessment.

President-elect Biden picks North Carolina environmental chief Michael Regan to lead EPA

Biden's selection of Regan, who leads his state's environmental agency, was confirmed by two people familiar with the selection process. They were not authorized the discuss the matter publicly before the official announcement and spoke on condition of anonymity.