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.
State legislatures cannot override the popular vote by directly appointing their preferred slate of presidential electors after Election Day, legal experts say.
Milwaukee County canvassing nearly done; recount request expected
In Milwaukee County, the canvassing process is almost done. All municipalities, except for three, have been canvassed.
In Milwaukee County, the canvassing process is almost done. All municipalities, except for three, have been canvassed.
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.
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.
Wisconsin Republicans not ready to concede presidential race
From Washington D.C. to Madison, many Republicans are not ready to concede.
From Washington D.C. to Madison, many Republicans are not ready to concede.
McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.
Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.
Pentagon’s top policy adviser James Anderson resigns after Mark Esper firing
U.S. defense officials said James Anderson, the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, submitted his resignation Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
U.S. defense officials said James Anderson, the top policy adviser at the Pentagon, submitted his resignation Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
Census Bureau denies census workers' fake data allegations
Census workers told The Associated Press they were pressured to do so.
Census workers told The Associated Press they were pressured to do so.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.
Biden plans to rejoin Paris Agreement and WHO, undo other Trump decisions on Day 1
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
The executive actions would include rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, reinstating the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, rejoin the World Health Organization and repeal Trump's travel ban targeting majority Muslim nations.
2020 election: Could the electoral college switch for Trump?
There are 10 Trump electors and 10 Biden electors picked in October and only one group will get to vote in December, depending on the certified results from the WEC.
There are 10 Trump electors and 10 Biden electors picked in October and only one group will get to vote in December, depending on the certified results from the WEC.
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.
President-elect Joe Biden is looking to build out his nascent White House staff with more traditional Washington insiders.
Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper
Trump tweeted Monday that Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will replace Esper.
Trump tweeted Monday that Christopher Miller, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, will replace Esper.
Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
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.
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.