Georgia to hand-count votes in statewide presidential election audit

Georgia's Secretary of State says that the state will do a full recount of votes by hand in the state's presidential election results.

Donald Trump could reportedly land up to $100M for his memoir

President Donald Trump is reportedly being courted for a book deal on his time in the White House that could strike as high as $100 million. 

Money to support Trump court fight could flow to president, RNC

As President Donald Trump’s chances of reelection dwindled last week, his campaign began blasting out a nonstop stream of emails and text messages that led to a website raising money for an “election defense fund” to contest the outcome.

Joe Biden’s lead in popular vote now more than 5 million over Donald Trump

President-elect Joe Biden’s lead in the popular vote count over President Donald Trump has topped 5 million. Biden’s 290 electoral votes also leads Trump’s 217, with Alaska finally being called for the president.

GOP candidate Dan Sullivan re-elected in Alaska Senate race

Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan has won re-election in Alaska, defeating independent Al Gross in a race that attracted outside attention with control of the Senate at stake.

Gender role switch: Kamala Harris's husband steps back from career to help wife

“I want more women in office, and I want more partners, whoever their partner is, to support them and to provide an opportunity and an environment for success,” Doug Emhoff said.

Immigration an early target for Biden administration

Some quick and dramatic moves on immigration are expected in the early days of the Biden administration.

Trump loyalists named to top jobs in Pentagon shakeup

Three staunch loyalists to the president have been named to top defense jobs just a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.

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.

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.

Supreme Court arguments indicate ‘Obamacare’ likely to survive

A more conservative Supreme Court appears unwilling to do what Republicans have long desired: kill off the Affordable Care Act, including its key protections for pre-existing health conditions and subsidized insurance premiums that affect tens of millions of Americans.

Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance

Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.

Senate unveils $1.4T spending bill amid post-election turmoil

Republicans controlling the Senate unveiled a government-wide, $1.4 trillion spending bill on Tuesday, a largely bipartisan measure that faces uncertain odds during this period of post-election tumult in Washington.

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.

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.

DC braces for inauguration
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The District is already preparing for the inauguration that will usher in a new president.

Transition of presidential power in question
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Former Vice President Joe Biden has been announced as the election winner - but President Donald Trump is creating hurdles for the transition process.