Safe harbor deadline locks Congress into accepting Joe Biden's win
The “safe harbor” deadline in federal law frees a state from further challenges if it settles disputes and certifies its results at least six days before the Electoral College meets on Dec. 14.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit to block certification of Georgia's election
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by supporters of President Donald Trump seeking to block certification of Georgia's election results.
President-elect Joe Biden officially secures Electoral College majority
California certified its presidential election Friday and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Democrat Joe Biden, officially handing him the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.
Trump administration suspends student federal loan payments through January
By extending payments by one month, the administration is effectively leaving it to the Biden administration or Congress to decide whether to provide longer-term relief to millions of student borrowers.
Biden says Trump should attend inauguration to demonstrate commitment to peaceful transfer of power
President-elect Joe Biden says it is important that President Donald Trump attend his inauguration only in the sense that it would demonstrate the nation’s commitment to a peaceful transfer of power between political rivals.
Wisconsin high court declines to hear Trump election lawsuit
The legal defeat was the latest in a string of losses for Trump’s post-election lawsuits. Judges in multiple battleground states have rejected his claims of fraud or irregularities.
Attorney General Bill Barr says no evidence of widespread fraud in 2020 election
Attorney General William Barr said Tuesday the Justice Department has not uncovered evidence of widespread voter fraud that would change the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Trump campaign files lawsuit in Wisconsin after requested recount
President Trump’s re-election campaign filed on Tuesday, Dec. 1 a lawsuit to the Wisconsin Supreme Court following the campaign's requested recount.
Wisconsin counties finish 2020 election recounts, solidifying Biden’s win over Trump
On Sunday, Dane County certified its 2020 election results after President Donald Trump requested a recount.
Wisconsin recount 'not about' mistakes, President Trump tweets
Twitter flagged the tweet, citing that the president's claim "about election fraud is disputed."
Federal appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court if Trump appeals.
Trump says he'll leave White House if Electoral College formalizes Biden's victory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake."
Attorney Sidney Powell files lawsuit seeking Georgia election results be decertified, awarded to Trump
Attorney Sidney Powell filed a lawsuit alleging “massive election fraud” that changed Georgia's results in the 2020 election.
Minnesota certifies election results, while Trump exerts pressure elsewhere
Minnesota finalized its election results this week with little fanfare, in contrast to states where President Donald Trump has made a series of failed attempts to overturn the results with lawsuits, recounts and pressure.
Minnesota retains voter turnout crown for 3rd straight election
Minnesota will retain its crown of highest voter turnout in the United States, the secretary of state announced Tuesday.
Court: North Dakota governor can't fill dead candidate seat
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum does not have the authority to appoint someone to a state House seat won by a Republican candidate who died before the election, the North Dakota Supreme Court concluded Tuesday.
Nevada Supreme Court makes Joe Biden's win in state official
The Nevada Supreme Court made Joe Biden’s win in the state official on Tuesday, approving the state’s final canvass of the Nov. 3 election.
Biden names John Kerry as climate envoy
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
Biden taps ex-Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to lead treasury, AP sources say
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies.
What happens at the Electoral College meeting?
Although the popular vote has been tallied, the electoral votes must be cast and counted before Joe Biden takes his place behind the Resolute Desk.