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.”

Biden likely to fill cabinet roles with experienced picks

President-elect Joe Biden is looking to build out his nascent White House staff with more traditional Washington insiders.

Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic

In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump faces calls to work with Biden on transition

President Donald Trump is facing pressure to cooperate with President-elect Joe Biden's team to ensure a smooth transfer of power when the new administration takes office in January.

Iranian president wants Joe Biden to bring US back to nuclear deal

Iran’s president has called on President-elect Joe Biden to return the United States to Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers.

President-elect Biden to unveil COVID-19 task force on Monday

Joe Biden said during his victory speech Saturday night that he’d unveil the full COVID-19 task force on Monday

‘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.

Joe Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden shares photo of family celebration

CELEBRATING: Joe Biden is hugged by family members after he is projected to be the next President of the United States. This photo was shared by his oldest granddaughter, Naomi Biden.

'This isn't over!': Trump supporters refuse to accept defeat

Chanting “This isn’t over! and “Stop the steal,” supporters of President Donald Trump are protesting at state capitols across the country.

As Biden wins, Business groups turn focus to coronavirus relief

After losing about 22 million jobs due to the pandemic, the economy picked up an additional 638,000 in October as the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%.

World leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on election win

Although U.S. President Donald Trump isn't conceding defeat, world leaders swiftly congratulated Joe Biden for his election victory.

Obama congratulates Biden and Harris: 'Couldn't be prouder'

"I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden," Obama said in a statement.

‘Professor FLOTUS’: Jill Biden will make history as first lady with full-time teaching job

Jill Biden has worked as a public school teacher for more than 20 years, earned two master’s degrees and then a doctorate in education. She continued teaching at a community college when her husband, Joe Biden, was vice president.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: Reaction pours in after historic projected White House win

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were projected as the winners of the White House Saturday, and around the world, celebrities, politicians, athletes and millions of voters reacted Biden clinching the presidency after FOX News and the Associated Press projected that Biden would take the key battleground state of Pennsylvania.

DC celebrates after Biden wins White House

Joe Biden is officially projected to win the White House, and people are celebrating in the nation's capital.