Officials at federal agencies were told that the transition will not be recognized until Joe Biden’s election is confirmed by the General Services Administration.
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Barr clears Justice Department to investigate alleged voting irregularities
The move reverses a longstanding policy and quickly draws criticism.
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Putin won’t congratulate Biden until challenges end, Kremlin says
Leaders of China, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey are also all waiting.
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After Biden win, Mitch McConnell says it’s OK for Trump to fight election outcome
The Republican Senate leader says the process will play out and ‘reach its conclusion.’
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Collins congratulates Biden but says Trump should have a chance to challenge results
Maine’s Republican senator urged patience, but also said the former vice president ‘should be given every opportunity’ to govern come January.
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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.
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Biden eyes Washington veterans for key administration posts
The names represent the president-elect’s effort to fill his government with more seasoned professionals.
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Trump supporters launch disparate efforts to fight election results, with no proof of irregularities
The flashes of defiance reflected the larger one in the White House where Trump continued to insist, without evidence, that Biden and the Democratic Party stole the election.
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Biden cheers vaccine progress, names virus task force members
President-elect Joe Biden cautions that Americans need to be aggressive about mask wearing and social distancing as infections continue to surge around the country.
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The Latest: Barr clears Justice Department to investigate alleged voting irregularities
The latest on the election and transition.