Warnock wins Georgia U.S. Senate runoff, AP projects

Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff election, The Associated Press projects.

Electoral College vote count: What will happen in Congress when Republicans object?

In a joint session of Congress designed as a ceremonial affirmation to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, some Republicans — but hardly all of them — are vowing to object to voting results in one or more states. Despite no evidence, they accuse the elections of being fraudulent.

At least 8 GOP state senators not wearing masks while being sworn in

At least eight Republican senators did not wear masks on the Minnesota State Senate floor for Tuesday's oaths of office and delivery of election certificates.  The senators were: Mark Johnson, Paul Utke, Justin Eichorn, Carrie Ruud, Jeff Howe, Andrew Mathews, Mark Koran and Dave Osmek. A coronavirus outbreak hit the GOP caucus in November after a large, in-person dinner party, and then-Sen. Jerry Relph died of COVID-19 last month. In November, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka said he was "committed to protecting senators, staff" during the 2021 session.

Trump says he will 'fight like hell' to hold on to the presidency

With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.

Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread

As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.

Trump to award Medal of Freedom to allies Rep. Devin Nunes and Rep. Jim Jordan

President Donald Trump on Monday presented the Presidential Medal of Freedom to one of his most outspoken congressional allies, California Rep. Devin Nunes, as he looks to reward loyalists with just over two weeks left in his term.

Federal judge rejects lawsuit by GOP Wisconsin lawmakers, others seeking to overturn Trump loss

A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by two Republican Wisconsin lawmakers, voting rights groups and others seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Wisconsin and four other swing states.

House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief

Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.

Joe Biden's inauguration will include virtual, nationwide parade

President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration will include a “virtual parade across America” consistent with crowd limits during the coronavirus era.

Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ him votes

President Donald Trump badgered Georgia’s election chief to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state in a telephone call - suggesting that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory.

Report: Trump files lawsuits over leaked phone calls regarding Georgia votes

The chairman of the Georgia Republican Party said President Donald Trump has now filed lawsuits over leaked phone calls originally obtained and released by the Washington Post Sunday.

Pelosi narrowly reelected as House speaker

Nancy Pelosi on Sunday clinched enough votes in the House of Representatives to secure her fourth term as House speaker. 

GOP plans to upend Biden win for Trump rips party apart

President Donald Trump has enlisted support from a dozen Republican senators and up to 100 House Republicans to challenge the Electoral College vote to confirm Joe Biden’s win.

Sen. Mitch McConnell's home in Kentucky vandalized

A message written on his front door in spray paint read, "[Weres] my money," referring to the $2,000 stimulus checks that McConnell blocked this week.