From Scranton, Pennsylvania to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Biden’s road to president-elect

Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?

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.

Faithless electors: Could they impact 2020 election results?

Electors who cast a vote for someone other than their state party’s nominee are often referred to as “faithless electors.” While states generally side with the candidate their state picks as the corresponding party’s presidential nominee, occasionally they do not.

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.

Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, to quit law firm

Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, plans to quit his law firm, DLA Piper, to concentrate on working with the Biden administration.

International observers don't see fraud, voting irregularities in US election

International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.

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.

Presidential transition of power: The role of 'ascertainment' and the GSA

The course of President-elect Joe Biden's transition to power is dependent in part on an obscure declaration called “ascertainment.”

Safe harbor deadline: Here’s why Dec. 8 matters in the 2020 election

Given the legal action and lingering recounts happening in the 2020 presidential election, the “safe harbor” date becomes a notable step in the path to Inauguration Day.

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.

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.

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.

Champagne sales spike in Washington after Trump defeat

Liquor stores in Washington, D.C. reported a spike in champagne sales after Joe Biden was projected to win the U.S. presidential election

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 supporters rally on Long Island for 'Stop The Steal' protest

Supporters of President Donald Trump gathered on Long Island on November 8, to protest against the election results predicting Joe Biden’s win.