The latest on the election and transition from around the U.S.
Katherine Lee
Trump election challenge is not the same as 2000 Florida recount
Today’s attempts by President Donald Trump and GOP allies to get unproven claims of fraud and voting irregularities into court in multiple states face a much steeper climb.
U.S. surpasses 1 million virus cases in November
Newly confirmed infections in the U.S. are running at all-time highs of well over 100,000 per day, pushing the running total to more than 10 million.
Global rally slows, but optimism over vaccine remains high
It’s the second straight day that rising hopes for a COVID-19 vaccine have investors reordering which stocks they see winning and losing.
The Latest: Lincoln Project takes on law firms representing Trump and Republican Party
The latest on the election from around the U.S.
‘Hoaxes and nonsense’: GOP election officials reject Trump fraud claims
Recounts rarely change election outcomes.
Experts say no need to cancel Thanksgiving, but play it safe
With a fall surge of coronavirus infections gripping the U.S., many Americans are forgoing tradition and getting creative with celebrations.
Supreme Court appears ready to uphold Affordable Care Act
In a hearing Tuesday, justices John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh say that Congress’ decision in 2017 to eliminate the penalty for not buying health insurance did not indicate a desire to kill the entire law.
The Latest: U.S. surpasses 1 million new coronavirus cases since Nov. 1
The latest on the coronavirus pandemic from around the U.S. and the world.
Trump fires defense chief Esper, could use final days to settle scores, pardon allies
Trump’s final 2 months in office could see a whirlwind of recrimination, executive action and efforts to make governing more difficult for President-elect Joe Biden.