Joe Biden facing hurdles in Congress when he becomes president
President-elect Joe Biden will have his work cut out when dealing with politicians on Capitol Hill which is much changed since he served there.
Mitch McConnell
Trump throws transition into turmoil while refusing to concede
The US presidential transition was thrown into tumult on Monday, with Donald Trump blocking government co-operation with Joe Biden’s team and Attorney General William Barr authorising the Justice Department to investigate allegations of electoral fraud.
Trump election party draws scrutiny as guests test positive
At least three senior Trump administration or campaign officials have tested positive for Covid-19 after attending an election night watch party in the White House East Room.
Barr approves US election investigations despite little evidence of fraud
US Attorney General William Barr has authorised federal prosecutors across the country to pursue “substantial allegations” of voting irregularities before the presidential election is certified, despite little evidence of fraud.
Trump ‘100% within his rights’ to fight results, says senior Republican
US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell has said Donald Trump is “100% within his rights” to question election results and consider legal options after his defeat by Joe Biden.
Democrats losing paths to Senate control as Republicans hang on
Democrats’ hopes are fading for control of the US Senate, as Republicans repelled an onslaught of challengers and fought to retain their fragile majority.
US Senate race tightens as Republicans hold off Democrat challengers
The battle for power in the Senate has tightened as the Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado, but suffered a setback in Alabama.
Graham holds on in South Carolina but Republicans lose Colorado Senate battle
Republicans have suffered a first setback in the battle for Senate control as Democrats picked up a seat in Colorado.
Mitch McConnell wins re-election in Kentucky amid battle for control of Senate
Republicans are fighting to keep control of the Senate in a close contest against a surge of Democrats challenging US President Donald Trump’s allies.
Senate votes to advance Barrett’s Supreme Court confirmation
Senate Republicans have voted overwhelmingly to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett towards final confirmation despite Democratic objections, just over a week before the presidential election.
Donald Trump approached Amy Coney Barrett days before Supreme Court announcement
US President Donald Trump offered to name Judge Amy Coney Barrett his Supreme Court nominee last week – days before his formal announcement on his selection.
Donald Trump rebuked over transfer of power comments
Congressional leaders from both parties have criticised US President Donald Trump after he declined to commit to a peaceful transfer of powers if he loses the election on November 3.