Trump Pledges 'Orderly Transition' After Congress Affirms Biden Win
President Trump acknowledged his loss in the November 3 election for the first time overnight Thursday and said there "will be an orderly transition on January 20th."
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President Trump acknowledged his loss in the November 3 election for the first time overnight Thursday and said there "will be an orderly transition on January 20th."
"I will uphold my Constitutional duty and certify the will of the states as presented. The people voted and the Electoral College voted. Congress must fulfill its role in turn," Young said.
Biden is expected to announce Garland's appointment on Thursday, along with other senior leaders of the department
"It's my fervent hope that we are indeed seeing the dawn of a very bright new day," elector Julia Kennedy Beckman, of Darien, said as she cast her vote.
"I don't know why they would sign on, except for apparently undying commitment and loyalty to a failed president," Pritzker said.
The Dow Jones crossed the 30,000 threshold for the first time ever Tuesday, fueled by news that suggests a more stable economy in the near future.
The recounts in Milwaukee and Dane counties could begin as soon as Thursday and must be done by Dec. 1.
Containing the COVID-19 pandemic and rebuilding the economy top the list for the incoming Biden administration, and a stimulus package will be a key component.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments, Tuesday, about the future of the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.
Doctor Ezekiel Emanuel is an oncologist who works with the National Institutes of Health and served as a White House advisor from 2009 to 2011. He's also the brother of former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
Celebrations of the victory of President-elect Joe Biden continued in Chicago Sunday, with local politicians offering their congratulations for the new president-elect and for Vice President-elect Kamala Harris.
Hundreds descended on Trump Tower, as trucks blocked off traffic in the area, and police officers stood by watching a combination of party, protest, and patriotism.
On Broadway in Lakeview, sidewalk space is limited for tables and tents, so the action on Saturday kept workers busy, serving customers at socially distanced tables.
"I believe very deeply that we are a country with a generous and compassionate heart, and we will soon have leadership in the White House that reflects those values," Lightfoot said.
Gov. JB Pritzker said "America elected a President and Vice President who will lead with compassion, restore dignity to the office, and give us hope for a brighter future."
CBS News projects Joe Biden has secured enough electoral votes to become the 46th president of the United States, defeating President Trump and capturing the White House after a bitter campaign that exposed deep divides in the country.
As the country awaits final election results, business owners across Chicago are waiting to take down boards they put up earlier in the week.
The votes may almost be counted, but President Donald Trump's fight to stay in the White House is just beginning – all while Joe Biden will be assembling a transition team.
Votes are still being counted in several states including Pennsylvania. The electoral college count stands at 253 for Biden to Trump's 213. The magic number: 270.
"The thing that gives me hope is, knowing a little bit about these two people, that they will govern with empathy. And that means a lot, particularly given what we've been through the last four years."
Democrats and critics from Wisconsin and Michigan said the Trump administration's maneuvers in those states have a slim chance of working.
Protesters marched through the downtown area early Wednesday evening, concerned about what President Donald Trump might do with regard to the election.
It could be days before it's clear which candidate has secured the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win.
Today's stock market gains come despite all the election uncertainty, but may suggest optimism for a second stimulus package down the line.
Former Vice President Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump in Illinois and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin won reelection on Tuesday, continuing a pattern of Democratic dominance in the state.
