Dec 01 Wisconsin’s election recount of nearly 3 million votes begins By Scott Bauer, Associated Press The tedious task of recounting Wisconsin's nearly 3 million votes for president began Thursday with scores of hastily hired temporary workers flipping through stacks of ballots as observers watched their every move. Continue reading
Nov 30 Watch After populist campaign, Trump assembles economic team of elites By PBS News Hour President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed economic team suggests a preference for Wall Street veterans, in a reversal of his campaign promise to surround himself with establishment outsiders. Judy Woodruff speaks with David Wessel of The Brookings Institution about the “elite” appointments,… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 7:28 Drama for the Trump transition team over recounts and Cabinet picks By PBS News Hour More than two weeks after Election Day, the legitimacy of its results are being questioned, both by Green Party candidate Jill Stein and by the president-elect himself, who asserts that “millions of people” voted illegally. Amy Walter of the Cook… Continue watching
Nov 28 Watch 3:57 News Wrap: Stein continues fundraising for swing-state vote recounts By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Green Party candidate Jill Stein is pressing on in her effort to obtain recounts in several swing states. Stein has raised $6.5 million to fund requests for vote verification in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Also,… Continue watching
Nov 28 How would Wisconsin’s recount be done and other FAQs By Scott Bauer and Todd Richmond, Associated Press Question: When will it be done? Answer: Wisconsin's presidential recount could begin Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 28 Green Party eyes recount in Pennsylvania, but legal authority is unclear By Marc Levy, Associated Press A lawyer for Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein wouldn't discuss what would be alleged in the expected lawsuit Monday. Continue reading
Nov 27 Trump claims ‘millions’ voted illegally, without evidence By Steve Peoples and Calvin Woodward, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump claimed without evidence Sunday that "millions" voted illegally in the national election. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch 4:01 With recount efforts brewing in three states, what now? By PBS News Hour While they do not anticipate the outcome of the election will change, Hillary Clinton’s campaign has agreed to participate in an effort to recount ballots in states that were crucial to President-elect Donald Trump’s win. NPR’s political reporter Tamara Keith… Continue watching
Nov 26 Clinton joins ballot recount effort, Trump calls it ‘a scam’ By Steve Peoples, Associated Press President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday condemned a growing push to force recounts in three states pivotal to his Nov. 8 victory. Continue reading
Nov 23 Watch 7:08 News Wrap: Trump picks Gov. Nikki Haley for U.N. ambassador By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, Donald Trump announced that South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley is his pick for ambassador to the U.N. During the campaign, Haley was a frequent critic of Mr. Trump, backing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio instead. Also,… Continue watching