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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
Trump officials say election fraud claims aimed in part at keeping president's base on his side
President Donald Trump has promised legal action in the coming days as he refused to concede the presidency after his loss to Democrat Joe Biden.
Mexico, Brazil leaders silent as world congratulates president-elect Joe Biden
There were two notable holdouts among the world leaders who rushed to congratulate Joe Biden on his victory in the U.S. elections: the leaders of Latin America’s two biggest countries, both of whom have been seen as friendly to President Donald Trump.
Who won the election? Joe Biden projected as winner of 2020 presidential race
The Associated Press and FOX News project Joe Biden has won the presidency after a tight race against his Republican opponent, incumbent President Donald Trump, in the 2020 election.
2020 election: Transition challenges await Biden
Now, Biden has to build a government while contending with a Senate that could stay in GOP hands, a House sure to feature fewer Democratic allies and a public that includes more than 70 million people who would prefer that President Donald Trump keep the job.
Examining the win of President-elect Biden
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Fmr. President George W. Bush calls election 'fair' and outcome 'clear'; congratulates Biden
Former President George W. Bush says the American people “can have confidence that this election was fundamentally fair, its integrity will be upheld, and its outcome is clear.”
Stacey Abrams credited for boosting Democrats in Georgia
Stacey Abrams spent years working to convince political power players that Georgia is a genuine two-party battleground, a Deep South state where the left could compete if it organized Black voters, other sporadic voters and stopped apologizing for being Democrats.
Examining the loss of President Trump
Political analyst Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers offers her perspective on what's ahead for President Donald Trump and the balance of power in Congress. Also, what happened to the so-called blue wave predicted in Texas.
Examining the win of President-elect Biden
Political analyst Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers offers her perspective on win President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
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.
Dancing in the streets: Minneapolis residents celebrate after Joe Biden's projected win
Minneapolis residents took to the streets to celebrate after Joe Biden was elected the next President of the United States.