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Nation Jan 06

Lawmakers continue vote count after violent incursion on Capitol Hill

Politics Dec 14

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Despite Trump’s efforts, Electoral College certifies Biden’s victory

On Monday, the unique gears of democracy moved with determination, from historic state capitals to small auditoriums, as the Electoral College cast a majority of votes for Joe Biden. It was unlike any vote the College, and the country, had…

By Meredith Lee

Politics Dec 04

Biden officially secures enough electors to become president

California has certified its presidential election and appointed 55 electors pledged to vote for Joe Biden, officially handing the Democrat the Electoral College majority needed to win the White House.

By Michael R. Blood, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Politics Nov 18

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Behind the ballots in Georgia’s recount — the largest in U.S. history

As President Trump presses forward with legal challenges to the election and reiterates false claims that he won, Georgia has been in the spotlight due to its massive statewide recount. The deadline for completing the recount is approaching -- and…

Politics Nov 06

Watch 4:42
The data behind some surprising election results

What trends and shifts accounted for unexpected election results this week? Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins take a look at data from Pennsylvania, Georgia, Iowa and more states critical to the outcomes of the presidential race and the balance of…

Nov 05

Watch 11:01
The status of vote counts in Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia

What’s happening on the ground in the critical states where ballots are still being counted -- and how many votes remain to be totaled? Judy Woodruff gets updates from Daniel Bush in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, William Brangham in Detroit, Michigan, and…

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Nov 05

Watch 5:34
Arizona’s top election official on security of vote-counting process

Ballots are still being counted in the battleground state of Arizona, although the Associated Press called the state for Joe Biden on Wednesday. Officials are set to release more vote totals later Thursday evening. Arizona’s top election official, Secretary of…

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Nov 04

Watch 10:27
Trump lashes out at vote counting as Biden urges patience

With votes still being counted in several states, the outcome of the U.S. presidential election remains unknown. Former Vice President Joe Biden expressed confidence in his chance of winning but urged Americans to be patient for results. President Trump, meanwhile,…

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Nov 04

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How the GOP unexpectedly gained ground in the House

What shifts in the electoral map drove results in the 2020 presidential and congressional races? Amna Nawaz and Lisa Desjardins review the data behind outcomes for President Trump, former Vice President Joe Biden and party control of the House and…

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Nov 04

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What happened with the suburban voters Democrats were targeting?

Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and host of the podcast “Politics with Amy Walter” has been analyzing the results of Tuesday’s election. She joins Judy Woodruff to provide insights and help us understand why voters made the decisions…

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