Mississippi lawmaker apologizes after calling for state to leave US over Biden win
In a since-deleted Twitter message, state Rep. Price Wallace wrote last Saturday that the Magnolia State should “succeed” from the union after the Democrat’s win over President Trump, according to reports.
Biden selects Ron Klain as chief of staff
The Biden-Harris transition team is expected to announce more Cabinet picks over the next several days.
Joe Biden’s lead in popular vote now more than 5 million over Donald Trump
President-elect Joe Biden’s lead in the popular vote count over President Donald Trump has topped 5 million. Biden’s 290 electoral votes also leads Trump’s 217, with Alaska finally being called for the president.
Immigration an early target for Biden administration
Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joe Biden's German shepherd 'Major' set to be first shelter rescue dog in White House
President-elect Joe Biden’s pup, Major, is set to become the first shelter rescue dog in the White House.
Iranian president wants Joe Biden to bring US back to nuclear deal
Iran’s president has called on President-elect Joe Biden to return the United States to Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.
President-elect Biden to unveil COVID-19 task force on Monday
Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday
Ballina, the Irish home of Biden's ancestors, celebrates his election win
The Irish town Joe Biden's great-great-great-grandfather left almost 200 years ago is celebrating his presidential victory.
2020 election: Joe Biden projected to win key battleground state Pennsylvania, presidency
Four days after the election, Joe Biden has been projected as the winner of the 2020 presidential race after claiming two key battleground states in a tight and contentious race.
Biden delivers prime-time televised address Friday night
Joe Biden's campaign has announced that he will address the nation Friday evening as he opens up narrow leads over President Trump in several critical battleground states.
Secret Service reportedly bolstering Biden detail
The U.S. Secret Service is reportedly bolstering the former vice president’s security detail.
No evidence to support Trump's fraud claims, election observer says
The head of an international delegation monitoring the U.S. election says his team has no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s claims about alleged fraud involving mail-in absentee ballots.
Biden breaks Obama’s record for most votes for presidential candidate in US history
Joe Biden has won more votes than any other presidential candidate in U.S. history.
Trump wants Supreme Court involved in election; Biden's campaign says they're prepared for a court battle
President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the inconclusive election.
Judge orders USPS to sweep for delayed ballots in key battleground states
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan has ordered the United States Postal Service to sweep some of its facilities Tuesday afternoon in search of delayed ballots.