McConnell scolds GOP electoral vote objectors, says overturning results would ‘damage our republic forever’
Moments after the Senate retired to its chamber, McConnell said overruling the presidential election would “damage our republic forever.”
In letter to Congress, Pence says he can't claim 'unilateral authority' to reject electoral votes
In a letter to Congress, Vice President Mike Pence said he does not believe he has the "unilateral authority" to decide which electoral votes should be counted.
John Cornyn won't object to certification of Joe Biden's win, but other Texas Republicans will
Nearly half of the 23 Texas Republicans in the House have promised to object to the certification of the Electoral College.
Biden says Democratic victories in Georgia Senate runoffs would lead to $2,000 stimulus checks
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Trump says he will 'fight like hell' to hold on to the presidency
With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
Georgia Senate runoff races: Why they matter and what you need to know
The outcome of the Georgia runoff races on Jan. 5 will determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Federal judge rejects lawsuit by GOP Wisconsin lawmakers, others seeking to overturn Trump loss
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by two Republican Wisconsin lawmakers, voting rights groups and others seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Wisconsin and four other swing states.
Former Pentagon chiefs say time to question election results 'has passed' in warning to Trump
All 10 living former secretaries of defense are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud in an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump.
House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
Joe Biden to campaign in Georgia in final push to win Senate
With the battle for the Senate on the line, President-elect Joe Biden is coming to Georgia Monday.
Republicans slam GOP efforts to undo 2020 election for Trump
The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.
GOP senators, led by Cruz, to object to Electoral College certification, demand emergency audit
The lawmakers call for an electoral commission to be established to audit results.
Pence seeks dismissal of lawsuit aiming to overturn 2020 presidential election
The suit names Vice President Mike Pence, who has a largely ceremonial role in next week's proceedings, as the defendant and asks the court to throw out the 1887 law that spells out how Congress handles the vote counting.
Ken Paxton asked Trump administration to take back some of Harris County’s COVID-19 relief money
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in May urged the Trump administration to rescind millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds that Harris County planned to use for mail-in ballots.
Dominion Voting Systems worker sues Trump campaign, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and others for defamation
An election systems worker driven into hiding by death threats has filed a defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign, two of its lawyers and some conservative media figures and outlets.
Balance of power: With several races still undecided, Senate control remains at a deadlock
Which party will control the Senate is still up in the air as states continue to tabulate votes in several key states.
Election 2020: Lawsuits filed, recounts requested by Trump campaign — here’s where they stand
Out of the roughly 50 lawsuits filed around the country contesting the Nov. 3 vote, Trump has lost more than 35 and the others are pending, according to an Associated Press tally.
Drew Springer defeats Shelley Luther in District 30 Texas Senate race
State Representative Drew Springer defeated Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther in a runoff to decide who will fill a Texas Senate seat.
President Trump returning to Georgia for rally before Senate runoff election
President Donald Trump says he will visit Georgia the day before the Senate runoff to support Republicans Perdue and Loeffler.
Voters to decide between Shelley Luther, Drew Springer in District 30 runoff Saturday
Voters on Saturday will choose between Dallas salon owner Shelley Luther and State Rep. Drew Springer to represent State Senate District 30.