China is one of last major countries to congratulate Biden
China, along with Russia, avoided joining the throng that congratulated Biden last weekend.
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Trump spreads baseless claim about voting software
Election officials and the company say the claim is false.
Obama: GOP allies didn't allege "any fraud" before Trump's claims
The former president said it was "disappointing" to see Republicans supporting President Trump's baseless claims that the election was rigged.
2020 election "most secure in history," security officials say
President-elect Biden picked up 11 more Electoral College votes as CBS News projected he had won Arizona.
Gillibrand: Biden will be "reinventing the wheel" with COVID response
The New York senator said that it was "problematic" that the formal presidential transition process has not yet begun.
Arizona 2020 election results: Biden projected winner
Arizona's 11 electoral votes are projected to go to Biden, who CBS News has already projected will win the election.
Biden takes deliberate approach to foreign calls amid transition
A virtual State-Department-in-waiting is setting up his congratulatory calls with world leaders, while the State Department refuses to help.
Pressure mounts for Biden to get high-level intelligence briefings
The GSA has yet to formally acknowledge Mr. Biden as the likely next president.
Trump advisers say president has openly discussed running in 2024
The president has created "Save America" leadership PAC, which was registered with the Federal Election Commission on Monday by Trump campaign treasurer Bradley Crate.
What Biden can and can't do without Trump administration's cooperation
At this point, the president-elect has less access to transition resources and intelligence community briefings now than he did before Election Day.
Biden to become only the second Catholic president
The president-elect spoke to Pope Francis on Thursday.
Iowa House Dem candidate to request recount — she trails by 48 votes
Democratic candidate Rita Hart's campaign manager noted errors in tabulation and data-entry identified in two counties in the past week.
Top Georgia official: Voter fraud probes won't change outcome
"At the end of the day, we don't see widespread voter fraud, but we will investigate every case we hear," Raffensperger said on "CBS This Morning" Thursday.
Pelosi says GOP "refusing to accept reality" of Biden victory
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer condemned Republicans for not acting on coronavirus.
Georgia Senate runoffs could be hampered by digital political ad bans
Facebook and Google banned political ads in the wake of the election to prevent abuse of their platforms, disinformation and confusion about the results.
Trump and Biden pause to mark Veterans Day
The president laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, while Biden traveled to a war memorial in Philadelphia.
Dems and GOP worry about Facebook and Google political ad bans
Georgia Senate runoffs take place January 5, and both parties are eager to get voters registered and casting ballots in early voting period.
When do states certify their election results?
States must certify their election results by the time the Electoral College meets on December 14.
Biden plans sweeping reversal of Trump's immigration agenda
With his defeat, Trump's immigration policy changes are now vulnerable — and Biden's team is eager to begin the process of undoing most of them.
Georgia secretary of state announces hand recount of presidential race
CBS News still considers the presidential race in Georgia too close to call.
Democrat Cal Cunningham concedes North Carolina Senate race
Democrat Cal Cunningham said he had called Republican Thom Tillis to concede the Senate election.
Texas lieutenant governor offers $1 million reward for "voter fraud" tips
His counterpart in Pennsylvania was quick to mock Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's call for "whistleblowers and tipsters" nationwide to report suspected fraud.
Biden tells foreign leaders "America is back"
The president-elect fielded calls from leaders of the U.K., Germany, France and Ireland on Tuesday.
Graham Allison on potential U.S.-China climate conflict
On "Intelligence Matters," Mike Morell speaks with national security analyst Graham Allison about the state of the U.S.-China rivalry.
Pompeo declines to say Biden has won presidential election
He promised a "smooth transition" — to a second Trump administration — and then then went on to say a successful transition would take place.
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