Few Republicans push back against false claims about the election
Most Republicans are publicly staying silent or explicitly backing the president.
Election 2020
Biden's win in Georgia reaffirmed after recount
The president can request a recount because the results were still within 0.5%, but not until after statewide certification of results, which has to take place by Friday.
Trump officials and Biden team have "marginal" communications
There is some backchannel communication between Biden's transition team and Trump administration officials.
Biden says Trump delay on transition is "hard to fathom"
Mr. Biden also said Thursday he had made his choice for treasury secretary.
Trump campaign drops Michigan lawsuit over election certification
Mr. Trump also summoned two of Michigan's Republican state legislative leaders, House Speaker Lee Chatfield and Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey, to Washington, D.C., for a meeting Friday.
Biden's top Cabinet contenders come into focus
Longtime Biden aides and former primary rivals Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are being considered.
Jill Biden to reshape role of first lady by continuing to teach
"For America's educators, this is a great day. You're going to have one of your own in the White House," President-elect Joe Biden said of his wife, Jill Biden.
Trump campaign to request recount of two Wisconsin counties
The Trump campaign transferred $3 million to the state to cover the cost of the recounts, the Wisconsin Elections Commission said.
Trump fires top cybersecurity official Chris Krebs
President Trump said he's firing a top cybersecurity official whose agency declared the election was the most secure in history.
Michigan's Wayne County certifies election results after first failing
The county canvassing board initially split along partisan lines on certifying the election.
Sue Mi Terry discusses North Korea's nuclear advancements
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Michigan AG says delaying certification could disenfranchise her state
Dana Nessel joined CBSN to discuss the Trump campaign and Republican lawsuits that seek to delay the certification of Michigan's election results.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court deals blow to Trump's election lawsuits
More than a dozen lawsuits brought by Mr. Trump's campaign or by sympathetic Republicans alleging election irregularities or worse have been unsuccessful.
Trump is "seriously" considering a 2024 bid for president
He is "seriously" considering a 2024 bid for president, two sources have told CBS News.
Georgia's secretary of state says Graham suggested throwing out ballots
Graham, however, called the characterization of his call with Raffensperger "ridiculous."
Biden warns of "very dark winter" while stressing need for COVID relief
"The idea the president is still playing golf and not doing anything about it is beyond my comprehension," Biden said.
Michelle Obama calls on Trump to respect election results
"Donald Trump had spread racist lies about my husband that had put my family in danger," Obama recalled, but she still participated in the transition to his presidency.
Trump falsely claims he won the election; Twitter flags the tweet
The tweet came at the very end of a day in which Trump worked to rescind an apparent acknowledgement that Biden had won.
Trump acknowledges Biden victory before saying he's not conceding
Mr. Trump continues to claim there was widespread fraud in the election, though there is no evidence to support his allegations.
Final states called: Biden projected to win 306 electoral votes to Trump's 232
In 2016, President Trump won 306 electoral votes to Hillary Clinton's 232.
Biden becomes the first Democrat to win Georgia since 1992
Biden's 14,000-vote margin was narrow enough to trigger a recount but it's not expected to change the outcome.
The voters who supported Biden or Trump in Georgia and North Carolina
Biden won Georgia, while Trump won North Carolina, CBS News projected Friday.
2020 electoral vote matches 2016 — 306 to 232
In 2016, President Trump repeatedly said his 306 electoral votes amounted to a "landslide" victory.
North Carolina 2020 election results: Trump is projected winner
President Trump wins North Carolina's 15 electoral votes.
Georgia 2020 election results: Biden is presumptive winner
Georgia has 16 electoral votes.
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