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.
2 ex-senators predict GOP will prevail in Georgia runoffs
Georgia’s two runoff races to determine control of the Senate are going to be bruising battles, said two former U.S. senators — one a Republican, the other a Democrat — who predicted that ultimately the GOP would prevail in the high-stakes contests.
State trains counties on Georgia recount procedures
By 9 a.m. Friday, counties must begin the arduous task of hand counting the nearly five million ballots cast in the presidential election in Georgia.
Georgia runoff absentee ballot request: What you need to know
Georgians will have the option to vote absentee by mail or vote in-person for the runoff election on January 5, 2021. Here's what you should know about requesting your ballot.
Over 150 former US national security officials sign letter to GSA on Biden transition delay
Over 150 former US national security officials sign letter to GSA on Biden transition delay
Georgia counties prepare for hand tally of presidential race
Chris Harvey, elections director for the secretary of state’s office, told county election officials during a training call Thursday that they must begin the hand tally by 9 a.m. Friday and complete it by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill
President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.
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.
Vice President Pence to be in Georgia next week
Vice President Mike Pence will make a return trip to Georgia looking to bolster republican support as his party and democrats battle for control of the U.S. Senate.
California Senate sweepstakes: Who gets Kamala Harris’ job?
Election Day is over but California already is consumed with its next high-profile political contest — the competition to fill Kamala Harris’ soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.
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.
2020 election unfolded smoothly without widespread irregularities, officials say
State officials and election experts say the 2020 election unfolded smoothly across the country and without any widespread irregularities.
Biden’s agenda at stake, battle for Senate pushes to January
Control of the Senate won’t be decided until January runoffs in Georgia after neither party Wednesday locked down a majority, launching a mammoth battle to shape President-elect Joe Biden’s agenda and determine the balance of power in Washington.
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.
Republicans reprise warnings of leftism in Georgia races
Socialists. Radical extremists. Marxists.
President-elect Joe Biden’s first 100 days: COVID-19, economy, climate among likely priorities
President-elect Joe Biden will enter the White House facing a deeply polarized country amid a global pandemic and its economic fallout.
Who pays for recounts in presidential elections?
The rules around paying for recounts are not the same across the board. Who puts up the money for a recount typically depends upon whether the recount is automatic or requested.
Georgia to hand-count votes in statewide presidential election audit
Georgia's Secretary of State says that the state will do a full recount of votes by hand in the state's presidential election results.
Rubio rallies Republicans for Loeffler and Perdue
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL), spoke to a packed house inside Cobb County Republican Party Headquarters in Marietta to stoke support for Sen. Kelly Loeffler and Sen. David Perdue.
Money to support Trump court fight could flow to president, RNC
As President Donald Trump’s chances of reelection dwindled last week, his campaign began blasting out a nonstop stream of emails and text messages that led to a website raising money for an “election defense fund” to contest the outcome.