When President Trump stepped to the podium in the White House and attempted to undermine the election, he triggering fresh anxiety about prospects for a peaceful transition of power.
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Trump emerges to make false claims of tainted election, and networks pull the plug
The president delivers remarks at the White House in which he renews his unfounded claims that Democrats are trying to ‘steal’ the election from him.
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Republicans break with Trump over his claims of victory and his push to halt count
The comments by the Republican lawmakers and other party leaders are rare, public rebukes as Trump attempts to falsely declare victory in the presidential race.
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The Latest: Trump camp files new federal lawsuit over Las Vegas-area voting
This is the latest election news from around the country.
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Trump predicts ‘lot of litigation’ in fight to keep his job
Judges in Georgia and Michigan dismiss Trump campaign lawsuits, undercutting a strategy to attack the integrity of the voting process in states where the results could mean defeat.
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Biden on the brink of victory as he pulls ahead in Pennsylvania, Georgia
Joe Biden stands on the brink of the presidency with final votes being counted, needing to clinch just one more battleground state to defeat President Trump.
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Biden wins Maine, but Trump picks up electoral vote in the 2nd Congressional District
Biden won the 1st Congressional District and the statewide tally, good for 3 electoral votes.
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Election officials scramble to count ballots in key states
It is typical for ballots to be counted for days after election night. In fact, it happens every year.
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Coronavirus, economy topped list of Mainers’ concerns heading into elections
With COVID-19 surging in Maine, the majority of local participants in The Associated Press’s national survey said the virus was ‘not at all under control’ in the U.S. and strongly disapproved of President Trump’s handling of the pandemic.
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Wins in Wisconsin and Michigan put Biden one state away from the White House
The former vice president says he expects to win the election, even as President Trump prepares lawsuits in three states and requests a recount in Wisconsin.