Politics

Georgia officials confident votes are being properly counted

By Associated Press

The statement Friday from GOP Gov. Brian Kemp and others came a day after President Donald Trump alleged without any details or evidence that election officials are trying to “steal the election" from him.

Bourdeaux flips suburban Atlanta district for Democrats

By Jeff Amy, Associated Press

Democrat Carolyn Bourdeaux has flipped Georgia’s 7th Congressional District by defeating Republican Rich McCormick.

Facebook takes down fake Iranian accounts supporting anti-Netanyahu protests in Israel

By Associated Press

Facebook detailed several instances in which it removed fake accounts set up to interfere in the politics of other countries.

U.S. agency pushes back on voter fraud claims

By Associated Press

The federal agency that oversees U.S. election security is pushing back at unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud without mentioning that President Donald Trump is making unfounded allegations about the vote count.

WATCH: Georgia secretary of state promises to defend election integrity

By Associated Press

By Friday morning, Biden overtook Trump in the number of ballots counted in the battleground, a must-win state for Trump that has long been a Republican stronghold.

Trump faces tough road in getting Supreme Court to intervene

By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

Trump could need the court's help in two or more states. That's an unlikely scenario that is far different from what took place in 2000, the only time the court has effectively settled a presidential election.

WATCH: Joe Biden repeats call for calm as ballot counting continues

By Associated Press

The Associated Press has not called the presidential race. Votes are still being counted in states including Pennsylvania and Georgia.

WATCH: Pelosi says she's happy with results, despite loss of seats

By Associated Press

“We did not win every battle in the House, but we did win the war," said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Capitol Hill.

What is a 'cured' ballot?

By Associated Press

If voters casting a ballot in person run into problems at their polling places, they can simply ask the nearest poll worker for help. This is a normal process in many states.