Nebraska and Utah voters remove 'slavery' as a possible criminal punishment
Residents of Utah and Nebraska stripped their constitutions of provisions that allowed slavery as a punishment for criminal convictions. Mississippi voters approved a state flag without the X-shaped design of the Confederate battle flag. Rhode Island dumped 'Plantations' from its name. And Alabama voters removed racist traces of segregation from its constitution.
2020 election: Transition challenges await Biden
Now, Biden has to build a government while contending with a Senate that could stay in GOP hands, a House sure to feature fewer Democratic allies and a public that includes more than 70 million people who would prefer that President Donald Trump keep the job.
Former President George W. Bush sends ‘warm congratulations’ to President-elect Joe Biden
"I just talked to the President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden," Bush said in a statement. "I extended my warm congratulations and thanked him for the patriotic message he delivered last night."
Stacey Abrams credited for boosting Democrats in Georgia
Stacey Abrams spent years working to convince political power players that Georgia is a genuine two-party battleground, a Deep South state where the left could compete if it organized Black voters, other sporadic voters and stopped apologizing for being Democrats.
Joe Biden leading Trump by 10K in Georgia as vote count continues
The vote count continues in Georgia. Joe Biden still holds a lead in the state over President Trump by about 10,000 votes.
Chanting 'Stop the steal,' Trump supporters hold rallies claiming voter fraud
President Donald Trump's supporters gathered in cities across the country on Saturday, refusing to accept defeat and repeating Trump's claims that Democrats Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won by voter fraud.
Projected Pennsylvania win catapults Joe Biden to presidency
On Saturday, Democrat Joe Biden captured it back — and also won the presidency — after The Associated Press declared the former vice president the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST.
Crowds celebrate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in Chicago
Thousands of people spontaneously filled the streets around Chicago's Trump Tower on Saturday, celebrating the apparent defeat of President Donald Trump and the victory of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
‘This is the time to heal’: President-elect Joe Biden, VP-elect Kamala Harris address nation
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris addressed the nation Saturday, delivering a victory speech ahead of President-elect Joe Biden Saturday after their historic projected White House win.
Arkansas police chief resigns after social media posts calling for ‘death to all’ Democrats
As of Saturday evening, the Marshall Police Department’s Facebook page had been deactivated.
Sen. Ron Johnson: President Trump will 'always be a winner'
Johnson, who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010, alluded to "coordinated efforts to undermine" the president's administration "from day one."
Champ and Major Biden: Meet the future first dogs
Joe Biden was elected 46th president of the United States on Saturday, beating out incumbent president Donald Trump, according to projections by FOX News and the Associated Press, which means dogs will soon roam the White House halls once again.
Joe Biden's granddaughter Naomi Biden shares photo of family celebration
CELEBRATING: Joe Biden is hugged by family members after he is projected to be the next President of the United States. This photo was shared by his oldest granddaughter, Naomi Biden.
Meet Doug Emhoff, America’s first-ever second gentleman
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, will also be the first person of Jewish faith to be a part of a winning presidential ticket.
After President Donald Trump’s 2020 loss, can he run again in 2024?
Donald Trump would not be the first president to run for reelection after losing.
World leaders offer congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
From Iraq to Germany to Argentina to Nigeria, world leaders offered their congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on Saturday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi said Harris' win is a "matter of immense pride" for all Indian-Americans. Harris mother was from India and Kamala is Sanskrit for "lotus flower."
As Biden wins, Business groups turn focus to coronavirus relief
After losing about 22 million jobs due to the pandemic, the economy picked up an additional 638,000 in October as the unemployment rate fell to 6.9%.
Obama congratulates Biden and Harris: 'Couldn't be prouder'
"I could not be prouder to congratulate our next President, Joe Biden, and our next First Lady, Jill Biden," Obama said in a statement.
Balance of power: VP-elect Kamala Harris to become potential tie-breaking Senate vote
With two Senate seats up for grabs in Georgia, there is a lot at stake for both parties. Results will likely determine which political party controls the Senate.
Trump returns to White House after golfing to chants of "Loser!"
Trump's motorcade returned from his golf club in Virginia via roads largely cleared of other cars and people Saturday afternoon. But as he approached the White House, he was welcomed home with boos, raised middle fingers and chants of "Loser!"