State legislatures cannot override popular vote after Election Day, legal experts say
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
Pompeo says there will be 'smooth transition to a second Trump administration,' despite projected Biden win
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.
US Senate race: Thom Tillis poised to keep NC seat after challenger Cal Cunningham concedes
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will likely get a second term in Congress after Democratic rival Cal Cunningham conceded Tuesday.
Republican U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis will likely get a second term in Congress after Democratic rival Cal Cunningham conceded Tuesday.
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Mitch McConnell says Electoral College will determine 2020 election
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump pursues legal challenges to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump pursues legal challenges to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.
DC officials monitoring reports that Proud Boys caravan may be heading to District for weekend protest
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she and her staff are monitoring reports of a weekend protest that could include members of the far-right group, the Proud Boys.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she and her staff are monitoring reports of a weekend protest that could include members of the far-right group, the Proud Boys.
Attorney General Barr tells DOJ to probe election fraud claims if they exist
Attorney General William Barr has authorized federal prosecutors across the U.S. to pursue “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities, if they exist, before the 2020 presidential election is certified, despite no evidence of widespread fraud.
Attorney General William Barr has authorized federal prosecutors across the U.S. to pursue “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities, if they exist, before the 2020 presidential election is certified, despite no evidence of widespread fraud.
Perdue, Loeffler call for Georgia Secretary of State’s resignation
Georgia’s two Republican Senators are calling for the resignation of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger after both their races for re-election go into runoffs.
Georgia’s two Republican Senators are calling for the resignation of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger after both their races for re-election go into runoffs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stacey Abrams raises millions for Democrats in Georgia Senate runoff
Stacey Abrams says she and her organization have raised millions since Friday to help Democrats in their attempt to win Georgia's two Senate runoff elections.
Stacey Abrams says she and her organization have raised millions since Friday to help Democrats in their attempt to win Georgia's two Senate runoff elections.
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.
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.
'Excited,' 'empowered' and 'not surprised:' Howard U. community reacts to Harris' historic moment
FOX 5 found plenty of people around Howard's campus buzzing about the news – and beaming with pride.
FOX 5 found plenty of people around Howard's campus buzzing about the news – and beaming with pride.
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.
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.
Home baker kept track of 2020 election results using red, blue icing on giant US cookie
One home baker and TikToker decided to share how she kept track of the voting results for each state using a giant cookie of the U.S. and blue and red icing.
One home baker and TikToker decided to share how she kept track of the voting results for each state using a giant cookie of the U.S. and blue and red icing.
Virginia Democrat Abigail Spanberger keeps U.S. House seat
Freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has kept her seat in a competitive Virginia congressional race in the Richmond suburbs.
Freshman Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has kept her seat in a competitive Virginia congressional race in the Richmond suburbs.
Trump, advisers weigh next moves after vote-count lawsuits filed in several states
While President Trump insists on Twitter that ballots have been improperly counted and argues that President-elect Joe Biden's victory is premature, two sources told Fox News that Trump would concede and execute a peaceful transfer of power if his campaign's legal challenges fall short of changing the projected outcome.
While President Trump insists on Twitter that ballots have been improperly counted and argues that President-elect Joe Biden's victory is premature, two sources told Fox News that Trump would concede and execute a peaceful transfer of power if his campaign's legal challenges fall short of changing the projected outcome.
‘This is the time to heal’: President-elect Joe Biden, VP-elect Kamala Harris address nation
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation Saturday, delivering a victory speech ahead of President-elect Joe Biden Saturday after their historic projected White House win.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation Saturday, delivering a victory speech ahead of President-elect Joe Biden Saturday after their historic projected White House win.