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Politics WatchWho decides when an election is over?The media don’t determine the winner, and President Trump has the right not to concede. But there are after-effects. Enter America’s next great civics lesson.
Why Trump decision to block Biden transition mattersThe Biden team is considering taking legal action to trigger the law that governs presidential transitions, known as “ascertainment.”
The ExplainerWhat ‘blue wave’? Why pre-election polls faltered again.Polls got Joe Biden’s presidential-race victory right, but were off on its magnitude and on the absence of a down-ballot “blue wave.”
First LookHope grows for Native communities as record number win House seatsIndigenous members of the U.S. House of Representatives increased to six on Election Day, with two newcomers and four incumbents winning seats. Native American communities are hopeful this will translate into progress on issues such as health care and internet access.
Election’s over, but battle over its meaning is just beginningNow begins the work of interpreting the messages voters sent, and what it means for U.S. politics and policy choices going forward.
How Republican women won a record number of seats in CongressIn January, 32 or more Republican women will be heading to Congress. Of eight House seats that Republicans flipped, six will be held by women.
First LookMark Esper 'terminated' as secretary of defense in Trump tweetPresident Donald Trump has fired Mark Esper as Pentagon chief, marking the end of a strained relationship. In June, Mr. Esper had publicly opposed the president who wanted to send active duty troops to quell civil protests.
First LookFraud claims: A political move, not a legal one, say Trump aidesLegal battles over so-called election fraud are about keeping President Trump's loyal base with the GOP, even in defeat, Trump officials say.
First LookAmericans vote down racist symbols in five statesProgress shift: On Nov. 3, voters in Alabama, Rhode Island, Utah, Nebraska, and Mississippi took steps to remove various racist symbols and words from the public sphere.
First Look‘Time to heal in America,’ Biden says in post-election speechPresident-elect Joe Biden pledged he’ll seek to unify the country to battle the coronavirus pandemic, rebuild prosperity, and root out systemic racism.
First LookElation and anger: Catharsis in the streets as election endsBiden supporters gathered spontaneously to celebrate across America Saturday. Many Trump supporters also congregated, some shouting, “This isn’t over!"
First LookWhy AP called the presidential race for Joe BidenBy Saturday afternoon, Joe Biden’s lead in Pennsylvania had climbed to more than 34,000 votes and outside the margin for a mandatory recount.
First LookTrump vows to continue election lawsuits, but road looks toughPresident Donald Trump has made repeated claims of election fraud. But judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed two campaign lawsuits Thursday.
First LookWhat’s next? Voters’ verdict for Biden isn’t last electoral step.The milestones ahead include certifying voting results in each state, with a Dec. 8 deadline for resolving election disputes at the state level.
First LookHarris to make history as a Black, South Asian, female vice presidentKamala Harris symbolizes an increasingly diverse nation, becoming the first woman, and the first Black and South Asian person, elected vice president.
First LookJoe Biden wins presidential race as votes pile up in PennsylvaniaMr. Biden, the president-elect, crossed the 270 Electoral College vote threshold Saturday, vowing a new direction for a divided nation.
FocusCan a President Biden lead a divided America?While the election may not have provided a clear mandate for either party, divided government could lead to modest bipartisan progress.
First LookWhy the South saw the most Black Senate candidates in 150 yearsThe 2020 Senate races in the Deep South included the most Black candidates on the ballot since Reconstruction. None won big, but their competitive campaigns suggest that Black Democrats are viable candidates even in red states.
First LookUber, Lyft, gig companies win fight against labor unionsCalifornia voters passed Proposition 22 on Wednesday, allowing Uber, Lyft, and other ride-hailing and delivery companies to circumvent strict labor laws and keep drivers classified as independent contractors.
One upside of a hard-fought election: Bumper crop of new votersTuesday’s U.S. election included sky-high turnout and a rush of voters exercising their constitutional right for the first time.
