Lame duck Congress and lame duck president face huge challenges in coming weeks

A spike in coronavirus cases and a looming government shutdown have created intense pressure for policy makers to address.

The Latest: Former White House officials urge cooperative transition

President-elect Biden seeks to move quickly, build out his administration

Joe Biden used his first national address as president-elect to vow to heal a deeply divided nation, declaring “let this grim era of demonization in American begin to end here and now.”

Trump, who never admits defeat, mulls how to keep up fight

Trump is not expected to ever formally concede, according to people close to him.

Collins-Gideon contest second most expensive Senate race in U.S.

Their campaigns spent record sums trying to win over Maine voters and were matched along the way by out-of-state groups that dumped another $100 million into the race.

No matter who wins the election, disinformation will still poison our democracy

Treating disinformation as a partisan problem undersells its true dangers.

Fight for Senate control awaits in Georgia after Biden’s win

So far, the tally is 48 Republicans and 48 Democrats.

Biden plans immediate executive orders to reverse Trump policies

Rejoining the Paris climate accords and the World Health Organization are high on the list.

Black leaders greet Biden win, pledge to push for equality

Nine in 10 Black voters nationwide supported him.

Hundreds gather for ‘recount the vote’ rally in Augusta

The Saturday rally was held a half hour after the presidential election was called for Joe Biden.