California Senate sweepstakes: Who gets Kamala Harris’ job?

Election Day is over but California already is consumed with its next high-profile political contest — the competition to fill Kamala Harris’ soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat.

Mississippi lawmaker apologizes after calling for state to leave US over Biden win

In a since-deleted Twitter message, state Rep. Price Wallace wrote last Saturday that the Magnolia State should “succeed” from the union after the Democrat’s win over President Trump, according to reports.

Biden selects Ron Klain as chief of staff

The Biden-Harris transition team is expected to announce more Cabinet picks over the next several days.

Officials: Pennsylvania postal worker admits making up allegations of ballot tampering

House Democrats say a postal worker who alleged a supervisor tampered with mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania has recanted his statements, though the purported whistleblower later doubled down and said he did not make it up. 

Boris Johnson calls Trump 'previous president'

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called Donald Trump the “previous president” of the United States and said it was “refreshing” to talk to President-elect Joe Biden.

From Scranton, Pennsylvania to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Biden’s road to president-elect

Despite the tragic losses that plagued the former vice president's life, Joe Biden is that much closer to the White House after being announced as the president elect, but how did he get there?

McConnell, Schumer re-elected to lead, but US Senate majority uncertain

Senators chose party leaders Tuesday, but it's unclear who will be the majority leader in the new Congress with no party having secured control of the Senate until a January runoff election in Georgia.

Faithless electors: Could they impact 2020 election results?

Electors who cast a vote for someone other than their state party’s nominee are often referred to as “faithless electors.” While states generally side with the candidate their state picks as the corresponding party’s presidential nominee, occasionally they do not.

Pompeo says there will be 'smooth transition to a second Trump administration,' despite projected Biden win

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo defiantly told reporters on Tuesday that there would be “a smooth transition to a second Trump administration,” despite President-elect Joe Biden’s projected win.

Mending relationships post-election
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Mental health professional Joshua Magallanes on how to talk to family members with opposing political views.

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

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

Safe harbor deadline: Here’s why Dec. 8 matters in the 2020 election

Given the legal action and lingering recounts happening in the 2020 presidential election, the “safe harbor” date becomes a notable step in the path to Inauguration Day.

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

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.