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Election 2020, Nation & World, Politics

Wisconsin certifies Biden as winner following recount

by SCOTT BAUER November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

President Trump promises to file a lawsuit, a longshot attempt to overturn the results by disqualifying as many as 238,000 ballots.

Election 2020, Elections, Nation & World, Politics

Arizona certifies Biden’s election victory over Trump

by JONATHAN J. COOPER and TERRY TANG November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

He is only the second Democrat in 70 years to win the state.

Business, Nation & World, Politics

Congress returns with virus aid, federal funding unresolved

by ANDREW TAYLOR November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

The only absolute must-do business is preventing a government shutdown when a temporary spending bill expires on Dec. 11.

Business, Nation & World, Politics

Biden’s economic team highlights diversity, starting with treasury chief

by AAMER MADHANI and ZEKE MILLER November 30, 2020December 1, 2020

The president-elect announces several of his most senior economic advisers.

Nation & World

Biden gets access to President’s Daily Brief

by ZEKE MILLER and DEB RIECHMANN November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

From now until Inauguration Day, Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be reading the brief crafted for Trump, who had delayed giving them access to it as he contests the outcome of the election.

Business, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes

by Kevin Miller and Edward D. Murphy November 29, 2020November 28, 2020

The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Congress prepares for Biden’s national coronavirus strategy

by LISA MASCARO November 25, 2020November 25, 2020

With the nation on edge but a vaccine in sight, the complicated logistics of vaccinating hundreds of millions of Americans raise the stakes.

Election 2020, Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump keeps venting about election as agencies aid Biden transition

by ZEKE MILLER November 24, 2020November 25, 2020

The president says he’s not giving up his fight to overturn the election results, even as agencies across the federal government begin to support President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration.