His transition was chaotic, but the disarray in many ways was of his own doing.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Criminal justice reformers cheer multiple election victories
But they also saw setbacks, including a blow to the movement to defund local police departments.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Many GOP lawmakers resist statehouse mask-wearing rules
Nearly 200 legislators nationwide have tested positive for the virus and four have died.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
People of color push for diverse Biden Cabinet
Rep. Deb Haaland, a New Mexico Democrat and member of the Pueblo of Laguna, could become the first Native American secretary of the interior.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Week offers snapshot of how Trump, Biden approach presidency
One largely abandons governing, while the other tries to build a government.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Biden wants Congress to pass virus aid in lame-duck session
The president-elect holds his first in-person meeting since the election with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
After recount, Lapointe confirmed as Hallowell’s new mayor with three-vote win
An official recount saw Lapointe win 860-857 after one of AuCoin’s votes was thrown out Friday after an overvote.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Sens. King, Collins criticize Trump’s efforts to override election results – in starkly different tones
Both of Maine’s senators say the president is wrong to pressure state officials to override the will of voters.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Georgia’s top election official certifies Biden’s win
The Republican governor now has until Saturday afternoon to certify the results, and the Trump campaign has 2 business days to request a recount.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics
Michigan Republican lawmakers expect no change in votes, a blow to Trump’s efforts
The president had summoned the lawmakers to the White House, and his play for Michigan was among a series of last-ditch tactics in battleground states that his team is using to challenge his defeat.