Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled

Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.

Violent clashes, arrests made in DC after 'Million MAGA March'

After several thousand supporters of President Donald Trump protested the election results and marched to the Supreme Court, nighttime clashes with counterdemonstrators led to fistfights, at least one stabbing and more than 20 arrests.

Trump says for first time that Biden 'won,' adds that he is not conceding

President Trump for the first time on Sunday signaled that Joe Biden "won" the 2020 presidential election that he continues to say was "rigged" against him, adding that he is not conceding the race.

Obama on Trump's refusal to concede: 'We're not above the rules'

Obama, the former two-term president, said Trump's refusal to concede is dangerous in a democracy, which relies on "the peaceful transfer of power."

GOP leaders in 4 states reject President Trump bid on electors

Republican leaders in four critical states won by President-elect Joe Biden say they won’t participate in a legally dubious scheme to flip their state’s electors to vote for President Donald Trump.

Lawsuit wants votes tossed in 3 Wisconsin counties

Three Wisconsin voters have asked a judge to throw out all of the votes in three Wisconsin counties -- Milwaukee, Menominee and Dane.

Trump projected to win NC after days-long delay in ballot tally

President Donald Trump was projected as the winner of the battleground state of North Carolina by the Associated Press  and FOX News Friday after a days-long delay in ballot tabulation. 

Trump campaign drops lawsuit against Arizona over presidential election

The Trump campaign has retreated in a lawsuit filed against Maricopa County, stated that Joe Biden's lead over the president cannot be overcome.

Republican senators push for Biden to receive intelligence briefings

As President Donald Trump refuses to allow President-elect Joe Biden to receive intelligence briefings, even those he was getting during the campaign, an increasing number of Trump's allies are calling for Biden to have access.

China congratulates President-elect Joe Biden, one of last major countries to do so

China, along with Russia, avoided joining the throng last weekend that congratulated Biden, who is expected to make few changes to U.S. policy in conflicts with Beijing over trade, technology and security.

Wisconsin readies for possible presidential recount, challenges

Wisconsin is getting ready for a possible presidential recount. Clerks are rushing to meet a Friday deadline to estimate how much it would cost. 

Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election

Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.

More than two-thirds of Wisconsin counties finish canvass

More than two thirds of Wisconsin counties had completed certifying the results of last week's presidential election as of Wednesday, but the last one is still not expected to be finished until the Nov. 17 deadline.

Trump campaign, RNC file lawsuit in Maricopa County for 'incorrectly rejected votes'

"Incorrectly rejected votes" are the target of President Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee's lawsuit in Maricopa County that was announced on Nov. 7.

Mississippi lawmaker apologizes after calling for state to leave US over Biden win

In a since-deleted Twitter message, state Rep. Price Wallace wrote last Saturday that the Magnolia State should “succeed” from the union after the Democrat’s win over President Trump, according to reports.

Biden selects Ron Klain as chief of staff

The Biden-Harris transition team is expected to announce more Cabinet picks over the next several days.