In letter to Congress, Pence says he can't claim 'unilateral authority' to reject electoral votes
In a letter to Congress, Vice President Mike Pence said he does not believe he has the "unilateral authority" to decide which electoral votes should be counted.
Trump renews pressure on Pence, says if VP 'comes through' and decertifies, he will 'win the presidency'
President Trump early Wednesday put the pressure on Vice President Pence, saying that if he "comes through for us" and decertifies the Electoral College, he will "win the presidency."
Pelosi says Schiff, 3 others to lead Dems in Electoral College certification challenges
Reps. Adam Schiff, Zoe Lofgren, Jamie Raskin and Joe Neguse will lead Democrats in the "Constitutional, historical and thematic justification for respecting the will of the people," Pelosi wrote in an open letter to colleagues
Democrat Raphael Warnock wins Senate race; 2nd too early to call
Democrat Raphael Warnock has won one of Georgia’s two Senate runoffs, becoming the first Black senator in his state’s history and putting the Senate majority within the party's reach.
Warnock wins Georgia U.S. Senate runoff, AP projects
Democrat Rev. Raphael Warnock has defeated Republican Sen. Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia U.S. Senate runoff election, The Associated Press projects.
Electoral College vote count: What will happen in Congress when Republicans object?
In a joint session of Congress designed as a ceremonial affirmation to President-elect Joe Biden's victory, some Republicans — but hardly all of them — are vowing to object to voting results in one or more states. Despite no evidence, they accuse the elections of being fraudulent.
2 Fla. Representatives say they'll oppose certifying Biden presidency
Eleven Republican senators have said that they will not be voting during Wednesday's congressional tally of Electoral College votes.
Biden says Democratic victories in Georgia Senate runoffs would lead to $2,000 stimulus checks
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Trump says he will 'fight like hell' to hold on to the presidency
With mounting desperation, Donald Trump declared he would “fight like hell” to hold on to the presidency and appealed to Republican lawmakers to reverse his election loss to Joe Biden when they convene this week to confirm the Electoral College vote.
Federal judge rejects lawsuit by GOP Wisconsin lawmakers, others seeking to overturn Trump loss
A federal judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by two Republican Wisconsin lawmakers, voting rights groups and others seeking to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Wisconsin and four other swing states.
Former Pentagon chiefs say time to question election results 'has passed' in warning to Trump
All 10 living former secretaries of defense are cautioning against any move to involve the military in pursuing claims of election fraud in an extraordinary rebuke of President Donald Trump.
House Democrats ask FBI to open criminal investigation into Trump call with Georgia elections chief
Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., and Rep. Kathleen Rice, D-N.Y., made the request in a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray calling for an investigation into possible violations by President Donald Trump of election laws.
Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ him votes
President Donald Trump badgered Georgia’s election chief to overturn Joe Biden’s win in the state in a telephone call - suggesting that the official “find” enough votes to hand Trump the victory.
Republicans slam GOP efforts to undo 2020 election for Trump
The extraordinary Republican effort to overturn the presidential election was condemned Sunday by an outpouring of current and former GOP officials.
Texas judge dismisses suit aimed at overturning Biden's victory in November election
A Texas judge nominated by Trump has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert and a group of GOP electors from Arizona that aims to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the November election.
'See you in DC!' President Trump tweets ahead of 'wild' protest planned for Jan. 6
Earlier this month, Trump promised a "wild" protest in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6 -- the day Congress will meet to accept the presidential election results.
GOP Sen. Josh Hawley will challenge Biden electors when ballots are counted on Jan. 6
Sen. Josh Hawley claims he will challenge President-elect Joe Biden’s victory when the Senate and the House of Representatives convene on Jan. 6 to count the electoral votes.
Dominion Voting Systems worker sues Trump campaign, Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and others for defamation
An election systems worker driven into hiding by death threats has filed a defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump's campaign, two of its lawyers and some conservative media figures and outlets.
Balance of power: With several races still undecided, Senate control remains at a deadlock
Which party will control the Senate is still up in the air as states continue to tabulate votes in several key states.
Delaware County man accused of casting dead mother's ballot
A Delaware County man is facing charges of unlawful voting and perjury after prosecutors say he illegally voted on behalf of a long-dead family member in the General Election.