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.
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.
4-star Army General Lloyd Austin is Biden's pick for secretary of defense, AP sources say
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense, according to four people familiar with the decision.
President-elect Joe Biden will nominate retired four-star Army general Lloyd J. Austin to be secretary of defense, according to four people familiar with the decision.
Trump plans to outshine Biden on Inauguration Day with opposing rally: report
Trump plans to skip the swearing-in ceremony of his successor.
Trump plans to skip the swearing-in ceremony of his successor.
Biden picks Xavier Becerra to be first Latino health secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to be his health secretary.
Pressure mounts on Biden to make diverse picks for top posts
President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.
President-elect Joe Biden is facing increasing pressure to expand the racial and ideological diversity in his choices for Cabinet and other top jobs.
Rep. Karen Bass: Kamala Harris Senate replacement should be an African American woman
As speculation mounts over who will fill the Senate seat of VP-elect Kamala Harris, Rep. Karen Bass spoke with Elex on whether she'd make the move from Congress to Senate.
As speculation mounts over who will fill the Senate seat of VP-elect Kamala Harris, Rep. Karen Bass spoke with Elex on whether she'd make the move from Congress to Senate.
Joe Biden to call for 100 days of mask-wearing
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
“On the first day I’m inaugurated, I’m going to ask the public for 100 days to mask. Just 100 days to mask — not forever, just 100 days. And I think we’ll see a significant reduction” in the virus, Biden said.
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.
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.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Biden: Coronavirus relief package during lame-duck period likely 'just a start'
President-elect Joe Biden added that his transition team was “already working” on additional relief measures to be proposed in the next session of Congress.
President-elect Joe Biden added that his transition team was “already working” on additional relief measures to be proposed in the next session of Congress.
Biden unveils economic team at critical moment for recovery
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top advisers he says will help his administration rebuild an economy hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday introduced top advisers he says will help his administration rebuild an economy hammered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wisconsin confirms Joe Biden as winner following recount
Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, signed a certificate that completed the process after the canvass report showing Joe Biden as the winner in Wisconsin.
Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, signed a certificate that completed the process after the canvass report showing Joe Biden as the winner in Wisconsin.
Biden to receive first presidential daily briefing Monday
President-elect Joe Biden is set to receive his first presidential briefing on Monday. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will receive one as well.
President-elect Joe Biden is set to receive his first presidential briefing on Monday. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will receive one as well.
Biden to wear 'walking boot' for weeks after suffering foot fracture
President-elect Joe Biden twisted his ankle while playing with one of his dogs and will be examined by a doctor “out of an abundance of caution,” his office said Sunday.
President-elect Joe Biden twisted his ankle while playing with one of his dogs and will be examined by a doctor “out of an abundance of caution,” his office said Sunday.
Biden picks all women to lead White House communications team
President-elect Joe Biden announced on Sunday that women will lead the White House’s communications team, a first in U.S. presidential history.
President-elect Joe Biden announced on Sunday that women will lead the White House’s communications team, a first in U.S. presidential history.
Biden adds more members to COVID-19 advisory board
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
Jake Sullivan: Joe Biden’s national security adviser one of youngest to hold key role
President-elect Joe Biden appointed Jake Sullivan as his national security adviser Tuesday.
President-elect Joe Biden appointed Jake Sullivan as his national security adviser Tuesday.
Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80M votes — the most in US history
The 2020 election was an event for the record books for more reasons than one: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received more votes than any other presidential ticket in U.S. history.
The 2020 election was an event for the record books for more reasons than one: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received more votes than any other presidential ticket in U.S. history.
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.
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.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.