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Faith at forefront as Georgia Senate runoffs heat up
As Georgia becomes the nation’s political hotspot before twin runoffs that will determine control of the Senate, faith-based organizing is heating up.![]()
Pa. Supreme Court dismisses Rep. Mike Kelly's election suit
In an unsigned order, the PA Supreme Court found petitioners had waited too long to challenge the 2019 state law that ized mail-in ballots.![]()
Trump wants to throw out 238,000 Wisconsin ballots
The affected voters face losing their voice in the election after following state guidance that was promoted widely, including by the president.![]()
Arizona lawmakers, Trump lawyers plan election meeting Monday
The meeting at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Phoenix is not a hearing of the Legislature as Finchem and Trump campaign's legal team have cast it.![]()
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Milwaukee County recount wraps up with Biden adding to his lead
President-elect Joe Biden received a net gain of 132 votes in his margin of victory over President Donald Trump as a result of the recount.![]()
Donor sues pro-Trump group after dropped election lawsuits
Fred Eshelman, who gave $2.5 million to the group True the Vote to back President Trump's challenges to the election, is suing for his money back.![]()
WhatsApp makes it easy to spread misinformation
Closed and encrypted messaging apps make it cheap and easy for users to send texts and make phone calls. But it's hard for fact checkers to monitor.![]()
Trump snaps at reporter for asking about conceding
Trump angrily admonished Reuters reporter Jeff Mason after he asked if he would concede the election after the Electoral College voted for Biden.![]()
Pennsylvania AG rebukes Trump for falsely claiming win – updates
President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday that the election was a “fraud”.
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Biden crosses 80M vote threshold - election updates
In his win over President Donald Trump, President-elect Joe Biden surpassed 80 million votes, the most votes in U.S. history for a candidate.![]()
Biden won't order investigations of Trump
While the president-elect said he wouldn't pursue legal action against Donald Trump, the president still faces several serious legal challenges.![]()
A Trump concession? Approving transition may be as close as he gets
After Trump faced a series of legal defeats and criticisms by Republicans, his aides pressed him to relent on his refusal to allow a Biden transition.![]()
Milwaukee recount observers given poop emoji wristbands
"It's just kind of silly to try and make an issue out of something like this," Milwaukee County Clerk George Christenson said of the poop emoji bands.![]()
A spy chief who fixes cars? Meet Joe Biden's Cabinet picks
President-elect Joe Biden introduced his diverse foreign policy team Tuesday, sharing personal anecdotes to describe sometimes esoteric assignments.![]()
Democrats face a demographic problem for future power
Democrats once thought a diversifying electorate gave them an advantage long-term over Republicans. But the 2020 election has raised doubts.![]()
Nevada Supreme Court certifies Biden beat Trump
Party-picked presidential electors are set to complete the state's role in the election on Dec. 14![]()
Pennsylvania certifies election win for Biden and Harris
Gov. Tom Wolf signed a Certificate of Ascertainment for the Democratic slate of electors. It was submitted to the Archivist of the United States.![]()
Michigan certifies election results showing Biden won — election updates
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers voted to certify President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the state, avoiding a stalemate and a potential delay.![]()
Trump administration clears way for Biden transition to begin
The declaration from the GSA's Emily Murphy will free up more than $6 million for President-elect Joe Biden transition team.
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Disinformation fears came true for election officials
Trump’s unfounded allegations of widespread voter fraud threaten the integrity of democracy, election officials and experts warn.![]()
Michigan board votes to certify election results
A Republican member of Michigan's state canvassing board broke with his GOP colleague, joining two Democrats in voting to certify election results.![]()
Election's not over: What to expect in the next 60 days
As states finish counting their votes and some states go through recounts, we've gathered a list of important dates to keep in mind.![]()
Who has Biden tapped to join his administration?
Joe Biden could tap a range of experts, from one-time rivals to former colleagues, both Democrats and Republicans, to be a part of his administration.![]()
Twisting the facts on ‘dirty money’ in the Perdue-Ossoff Georgia Senate race
A Republican TV ad makes several misleading claims about Georgia Democratic Senate Candidate Jon Ossoff. His campaign finances tell a different story.![]()
Judge boots Trump lawsuit seeking to overturn Pennsylvania election results
A federal judge ruled the Trump campaign provided no evidence and strained legal arguments in arguing that millions of votes should be canceled.![]()
Biden names 2 staffers to negotiate with Congress
President-elect Joe Biden continued to fill out his White House staff Monday by naming two staffers to deal with legislation in Congress.![]()
Biden to pick Linda Thomas-Greenfield as UN ambassador
Biden's nomination of Thomas-Greenfield would elevate a Black woman and career foreign service official to the high-profile position.![]()
With Senate on the line, Georgia runoff could hinge on new teen voters
Social media is critical for reaching the 23,000 soon-to-be 18-year-olds who are allowed to vote for the first time Jan. 5 in Georgia Senate runoffs.![]()
Attorney leading Trump's Wisconsin recount wants to throw out his own vote
Jim Troupis, the attorney leading President Donald Trump’s recount effort in Wisconsin, voted illegally according to his own legal argument.
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Christie: Trump legal team is 'national embarrassment' — election updates
Trump campaign distances itself from lawyer Sidney Powell; more Republican lawmakers call on Trump to accept defeat – election updates.![]()
Running list: GOP leaders who say Biden won
A small but growing minority of congressional Republicans and elected leaders around the country have begun to acknowledge Biden's victory.![]()
Michigan election board could face deadlock Monday
Unlike many state election boards, Michigan's Board of State Canvassers, which has four members, has no mechanism to break a tie.![]()
Trump team requests recount of Georgia vote – election updates
Georgia law allows a candidate to request a recount if the margin is less than 0.5%. The recount would be done using scanners.![]()
McEnany said Trump wasn't given an 'orderly transition of power'. He was.
Kayleigh McEnany's statements mischaracterized what followed the 2016 election and Trump's victory over Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.![]()
RNC, Michigan GOP ask to delay certification of election results
Michigan's elections board recommended certification, saying Detroit had fewer problems than the August primary and the 2016 presidential election.![]()
GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn 'misspoke' when she called Biden 'president-elect'
Blackburn made the comments Friday evening live on ABC News, where she was being interviewed by Juju Chang.![]()
Biden inauguration to be scaled-down affair
Joe Biden's inauguration in January is expected to look a lot different than previous presidential inaugurals. The reason: COVID.![]()
Legal experts tell Michigan Board of Canvassers: Certify election
Civil rights advocates called on the Michigan Board of Canvassers to certify election results, saying the canvassers' role is largely a technical one.![]()
James Clyburn has spent 60 years fighting for America's soul
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn has been fighting for civil rights for 60 years. At 80, he gave himself one last job: Get Donald Trump out of the White House.
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Challenge to Maricopa County election results tossed
A Maricopa County Superior Court judge tossed out a lawsuit on Friday, dismissing the last election-related case pending in Arizona.![]()
Michigan lawmakers meet with Trump, say they haven't seen evidence of voter fraud
State officials proclaim that the winner of the state's popular vote should get its electoral votes, and in Michigan that is Joe Biden![]()
Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for COVID-19 - election updates
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed off on the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's election victory in the state and its 16 electoral votes.![]()
Trump lawsuit mixes up "M" states in affidavit
Trump, his legal team, and his supporters have continued to tout unsubstantiated claims of voting fraud.![]()
Biden lawyer: Trump's Michigan electoral plot is unconstitutional
“The harm is real. But there is absolutely no chance Donald Trump can be successful in what it is he’s trying to do,” Biden lawyer Bob Bauer said.![]()
Andrew Giuliani, Trump staffer and Rudy Giuliani's son, infected with COVID
The list of those close to Trump who have been infected includes White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows who tested positive earlier this month.![]()
Alexander says Biden 'looks like' winner should get briefings
Alexander said that when the recounts are done "we need a prompt and orderly, and I think most of us would appreciate, a graceful transition."![]()
In PA, Trump wants disputed ballots or the entire election tossed. His fraud claims remain baseless.
The Trump campaign has sued in key states he has lost, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona and Nevada, seeking to overturn the results.![]()
Joe Biden turns 78. Here's how old other presidents were on Inauguration Day
The median age of presidents who have taken office since 1960 is about 56 years old. Trump was 70 when he took office in 2017.![]()
GOP Sens. Romney, Sasse decry Trump's efforts to challenge election
"It is difficult to imagine a worse, more undemocratic action by a sitting American President," Romney said of Trump's contacts with local officials.
