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Trump Appointee Refuses Biden Legally Mandated Transition Assistance
President-Elect Joe Biden's team planned to begin the arduous task of preparing for the transition of power on Monday,...
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President-Elect Joseph Biden Graciously Accepts Job of Reuniting America [Video]
Joseph Biden is the man America needed most — a reasonable, rational, and empathetic leader. He and Kamala Harris greeted...
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Election Day No. 4 Biden-Trump Presidential Race Down to Four States
America is still awaiting news about who will be the United States President for the next four years. On...
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Protesters Arrested in Oregon and New York
In Portland, Ore. and New York City, protesters were arrested overnight following protests on Nov. 4, 2020. Stress builds as...
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North Dakota State Candidate Dies From COVID-19 and Wins the Election
North Dakota Republican candidate for the state legislature, David Andahl — who passed away from COVID-19 last month — wins...
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Presidential Election Race to 270
The highly anticipated U.S. Presidential race to 270 Electoral Votes is officially underway. The last day to cast a ballot...
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White House Installs Non-Scalable Fence for the Election
As law enforcement and other agencies prepare for possible protests surrounding the election, Federal authorities are expected to erect a...
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US Presidential Election Results Stall as States Continue Counting Votes
The outcome of the 2020 Presidential Election is yet to be determined. As of November 4, at 5:o4 p.m. EST,...
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Susan Collins Wins Election for the Fifth Time
Senator Susan Collins has been elected into office for her fifth time. Her win comes from Democratic House Speaker Sara...
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2020 General Election Congressional Winners
There are a total of 470 Congressional seats were up for election on Nov. 3, 2020 — 35 in the...
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