Two Georgia Senate runoffs could shape Biden presidency
The outcome in several contested states will determine whether Joe Biden defeats President Donald Trump. But if the Democratic challenger wins, the ambitions of a Biden presidency could well come down to Georgia.
The outcome in several contested states will determine whether Joe Biden defeats President Donald Trump. But if the Democratic challenger wins, the ambitions of a Biden presidency could well come down to Georgia.
Special Counsel’s Office investigating Trump using White House for campaign
The U.S. Special Counsel Office has opened up a case file on President Donald Trump and his campaign.
The U.S. Special Counsel Office has opened up a case file on President Donald Trump and his campaign.
Romney: Trump's election fraud claim wrong, 'reckless'
Republican lawmakers, including 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, on Friday, slammed President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, even as GOP leaders struck a more neutral tone — and others urged the White House to fight.
Republican lawmakers, including 2012 presidential nominee Mitt Romney, on Friday, slammed President Trump's unsubstantiated claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election, even as GOP leaders struck a more neutral tone — and others urged the White House to fight.
Pelosi formally announces her run for House Speaker again, asks for support
Nancy Pelosi formally announced her bid to run for House speaker again as the House Democratic majority is shrinking and moderates are blaming the progressive agenda for their losses.
Nancy Pelosi formally announced her bid to run for House speaker again as the House Democratic majority is shrinking and moderates are blaming the progressive agenda for their losses.
GOP Pennsylvania senator says no evidence to support Trump vote-fraud claims
A key Republican senator said Friday he saw no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s baseless claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election and called the president’s words “very disturbing.”
A key Republican senator said Friday he saw no evidence to support President Donald Trump’s baseless claim that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election and called the president’s words “very disturbing.”
US election officials concerned amid gatherings of angry protesters
Groups of Trump supporters have gathered at vote tabulation sites in Phoenix, Detroit and Philadelphia, decrying counts that showed Democrat Joe Biden leading or gaining ground.
Groups of Trump supporters have gathered at vote tabulation sites in Phoenix, Detroit and Philadelphia, decrying counts that showed Democrat Joe Biden leading or gaining ground.
6 Native candidates elected to Congress, breaking record
A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.
A total of 6 Native Americans have been elected or reelected to Congress, the most in U.S. history.
Trump’s former chief of staff believes president will run again in 2024 if he loses 2020 election
Trump’s former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney believes Trump will run for the presidency again in 2024 should he lose the 2020 election.
Trump’s former chief of staff Mick Mulvaney believes Trump will run for the presidency again in 2024 should he lose the 2020 election.
Counties across U.S. with worst COVID-19 surges overwhelmingly voted for Trump
U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist: In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.
U.S. voters went to the polls starkly divided on how they see President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, with a surprising twist: In places where the virus is most rampant now, Trump enjoyed enormous support.
Record number of at least 131 women to serve in the next Congress
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
106 women will serve in the next U.S. House and 25 women will serve in the next U.S. Senate.
‘He rolled over with excitement’: Kentucky town elects dog as mayor
Rabbit Hash, KY, has been electing dogs as mayors since 1998.
Rabbit Hash, KY, has been electing dogs as mayors since 1998.
‘Stop the count’ protests met by ‘count every vote’ demonstrations as US awaits 2020 election result
Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
Demonstrators carrying signs reading “Stop the Count,” “Stop the Steal,” and “Count Every Vote” gathered in several states across the U.S. as Trump and his campaign pushed unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
Police investigating reports of razor blades on political signs in Arlington
The Arlington County Police Department is investigating the report of razor blades located on the bottom of a political sign and is urging the public to take caution when removing these items.
The Arlington County Police Department is investigating the report of razor blades located on the bottom of a political sign and is urging the public to take caution when removing these items.
How will lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign impact the 2020 election?
Two days later, an uneasy United States is still waiting to hear who will be its next president. With Democrat Joe Biden pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win, President Donald Trump’s campaign has attacked the integrity of the voting process with lawsuits in three key states where the race hasn’t been called and votes are still being counted. They are Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia.
Two days later, an uneasy United States is still waiting to hear who will be its next president. With Democrat Joe Biden pushing closer to the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win, President Donald Trump’s campaign has attacked the integrity of the voting process with lawsuits in three key states where the race hasn’t been called and votes are still being counted. They are Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia.
Wall Street rallies again as stocks ride post-2020 election wave
Markets are banking on Tuesday's election leading to split control of Congress, which could mean low tax rates, lighter regulation on businesses and other policies that investors like remain the status quo.
Markets are banking on Tuesday's election leading to split control of Congress, which could mean low tax rates, lighter regulation on businesses and other policies that investors like remain the status quo.
Trump campaign announces federal lawsuit in Nevada
The Trump campaign is filing a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas Thursday, claiming there are voter irregularities. They said they have evidence that people who are deceased and non-residents have cast ballots in the 2020 election.
The Trump campaign is filing a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas Thursday, claiming there are voter irregularities. They said they have evidence that people who are deceased and non-residents have cast ballots in the 2020 election.
Senate remains deadlocked, outcome may not be known until 2021
Control of the Senate hung in balance Thursday, a cliffhanger after Republicans trounced Democratic challengers in crucial states but failed to lock down the seats needed to retain their tenuous majority.
Control of the Senate hung in balance Thursday, a cliffhanger after Republicans trounced Democratic challengers in crucial states but failed to lock down the seats needed to retain their tenuous majority.
Chatham County judge dismisses Trump campaign lawsuit
A Georgia judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the state Republican Party and President Donald Trump's campaign that asked him to ensure a coastal county was following state laws on processing absentee ballots.
A Georgia judge has dismissed a lawsuit by the state Republican Party and President Donald Trump's campaign that asked him to ensure a coastal county was following state laws on processing absentee ballots.
Allan Lichtman stands behind prediction that Biden beats Trump as battleground vote fight continues
"It's a shame – a crying shame – that this election is going to be decided by a few thousand votes in a few states," said Dr. Allan Lichtman, the American University professor who has picked the winner of every U.S. election since 1984.
"It's a shame – a crying shame – that this election is going to be decided by a few thousand votes in a few states," said Dr. Allan Lichtman, the American University professor who has picked the winner of every U.S. election since 1984.
Activists protest in caravan around White House demanding all votes be counted
Activists in the nation's capital created a caravan of vehicles around the White House Thursday demanding that all votes be counted in the 2020 presidential election between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Activists in the nation's capital created a caravan of vehicles around the White House Thursday demanding that all votes be counted in the 2020 presidential election between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.