Politics

Georgia's Republican Congressional delegation sends letter to Secretary of State

November 10, 2020 4:54pm EST

Georgia’s Republican Congressional delegation is adding pressure to the Georgia Secretary of State over last Tuesday’s election count.

Supreme Court seems likely to leave bulk of Affordable Care Act in place

November 10, 2020 3:21pm EST

Republican elected officials and the Trump administration are advancing their latest arguments to get rid of the Affordable Care Act, a long-held GOP goal that has repeatedly failed in Congress and the courts.

Biden fights to confront crises, Trump resistance

November 10, 2020 3:16pm EST

Joe Biden is championing the Obama administration’s signature health care law as it goes before the Supreme Court in a case that could overturn it.

Mitch McConnell says Electoral College will determine 2020 election

November 10, 2020 3:13pm EST

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says there’s “no reason for alarm” as President Donald Trump pursues legal challenges to Democratic President-elect Joe Biden’s election victory.

Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, to quit law firm

November 10, 2020 2:41pm EST

Doug Emhoff, husband to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, plans to quit his law firm, DLA Piper, to concentrate on working with the Biden administration.

International observers don't see fraud, voting irregularities in US election

November 10, 2020 10:33am EST

International observers from the Organization of American States say they saw no instances of fraud or voting irregularities in the U.S. presidential election.

Perdue, Loeffler call for Georgia Secretary of State’s resignation

November 9, 2020 11:28pm EST

Georgia’s two Republican Senators are calling for the resignation of Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger after both their races for re-election go into runoffs.

Presidential transition of power: The role of 'ascertainment' and the GSA

November 9, 2020 8:42pm EST

The course of President-elect Joe Biden's transition to power is dependent in part on an obscure declaration called “ascertainment.”

Trump campaign lawsuits are 'unbelievable long shot,' expert says

November 9, 2020 8:27pm EST

The Trump campaign has filed multiple lawsuits seeking to overturn Biden's victory, but an election expert says they are a "long shot."

GOP members pick Ralston for 2 more years atop Georgia House

November 9, 2020 7:57pm EST

Republicans chose David Ralston to return as speaker of the Georgia House for another two years Monday, supporting his leadership after the GOP retained a majority in last week’s election.

Biden likely to fill cabinet roles with experienced picks

November 9, 2020 6:49pm EST

President-elect Joe Biden is looking to build out his nascent White House staff with more traditional Washington insiders.

Nevada becomes 1st state in US to protect same-sex marriage in its Constitution

November 9, 2020 5:40pm EST

Nevadans voted yes to a new amendment that will legally protect same-sex marriage in its state Constitution.

Mitch McConnell says Trump '100% within his rights' to question election results

November 9, 2020 4:52pm EST

Despite President-elect Joe Biden’s victory, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says President Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question election results and consider legal options.

Stacey Abrams raises millions for Democrats in Georgia Senate runoff

November 9, 2020 1:44pm EST

Stacey Abrams says she and her organization have raised millions since Friday to help Democrats in their attempt to win Georgia's two Senate runoff elections.

HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus

November 9, 2020 1:34pm EST

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.

Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic

November 9, 2020 12:37pm EST

In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.