Nov 11 Watch 7:51 Biden proceeds with staffing plans as Trump exerts pressure on GOP President Trump made his first public appearance since losing reelection with a Veterans Day visit to Arlington National Cemetery. Against the backdrop of Trump’s refusal to concede to President-elect Joe Biden, Georgia’s secretary of state announced a hand recount of… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 8:11 Sanders on disappointing election results for Democrats in Congress Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., represents progressives in Congress. While Democrat Joe Biden won the presidential election, his party lost seats in the House and failed to achieve a Senate majority. The mixed election results reinforce the ideological divide between the… Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 7:10 Former GOP congressman likens Trump’s voting claims to ‘a little tantrum’ The deep divisions in American politics are also on display within the Republican Party since the election. Many GOP officials are standing with President Trump as he makes false claims about election fraud. Some have remained silent, and still others… Continue watching
Nov 11 Republican Tillis keeps Senate seat in North Carolina By Associated Press The North Carolina campaign was marked in the final weeks by Democrat Cal Cunningham’s acknowledgment of an extramarital affair and Sen. Thom Tillis’ COVID-19 diagnosis. Continue reading
Nov 11 Peru ouster throws nation’s anti-corruption drive into doubt By Christine Armario, Franklin Briceno, Associated Press When Peru’s legislature booted President Martín Vizcarra from office this week, they may have done more than just oust a popular leader — they likely put the country’s best chance at making a dent on endemic corruption on hold. Continue reading
Nov 11 Democrats maintain House control, but majority likely to shrink By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have clinched two more years of controlling the House. But they'll do it with a potentially razor-thin majority. That would mean a bittersweet finale to last week's elections. Continue reading
Nov 11 WATCH: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine gives COVID-19 update By Associated Press The death toll is also soaring and hospitals in several states are at the breaking point. Ohio reported 23 new deaths Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 11 Republican Dan Sullivan wins Alaska’s Senate race By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press The race was determined too early to call on Election Day with a large number of outstanding absentee ballots. State election officials began counting more than 150,000 absentee and other ballots on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 11 Georgia audit to trigger hand recount of presidential vote By Kate Brumback, Associated Press Georgia election officials have announced an audit of presidential election results that will trigger a full hand recount. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said at a news conference Wednesday that his office wants the process to begin by the end… Continue reading
Nov 11 WATCH: Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb gives COVID-19 update By Associated Press The death toll is also soaring and hospitals in several states are at the breaking point. Indiana reported 63 new deaths Tuesday. Continue reading