Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick offers $1 million reward for reports of voter fraud
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced he is offering up to $1 million to “incentivize, encourage and reward” people for reports of…
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U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to keep Affordable Care Act despite challenge from Texas, other states
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to leave in place the bulk of the Affordable Care Act, including key protections for…
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Why Trump is (still) forever
Whether he’s willing to admit it, Donald Trump has lost the presidency. And in 72 days, he will be gone from the White House. Which does not…
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Trump fires U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump has fired Defense Secretary Mark Esper, a stunning and unprecedented move at a time of national uncertainty…
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President-elect Biden cheers virus vaccine progress, but implores Americans to wear masks
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden is warning the United States is “still facing a very dark winter” as he unveiled plans for…
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HUD Secretary Ben Carson is latest Trump official to test positive for coronavirus
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson tested positive for coronavirus Monday morning, his deputy chief of…
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Claims that dead people voted went viral. These are the facts
To hear some people tell it — including a handful of prominent Republicans, such as members of President Trump’s family and supporters…
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In victory speech, Biden says he’ll ‘rebuild soul of America’
WILMINGTON, Delaware — President-elect Joe Biden spoke to a deeply divided nation Saturday night, making a plea for unity and understanding,…
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‘It’s time to heal’: Biden defeats Trump to become 46th president, vows new path
ABC News Electoral College Map: Latest vote totals and projectionsLIVE BLOG: Latest details on the election of Biden as next president WASHINGTON,…
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Trump does not concede, promises legal challenges as he returns to jeers in DC
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump is not conceding to President-elect Joe Biden, promising unspecified legal challenges seeking to overturn…
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Cities erupt in celebration after Biden named winner
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump sparked celebrations in cities across the…
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Many immigrants breathe a sigh of relief at Biden victory
WASHINGTON, DC — For nearly four years, the Trump administration gradually, and swiftly, choked off immigration to the United States, making it…
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Harris bursts through barrier, becomes 1st female, 1st Black and 1st South Asian VP-elect
WASHINGTON, DC — Kamala Harris, who on Saturday became America’s first female, first Black and first South Asian vice president-elect,…
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‘We have much work to do’ – from Khalid to Beto, prominent El Pasoans react to Biden win
EL PASO, Texas — State Sen.-elect Cesar Blanco (D-El Paso) proclaimed “real leadership is on its way” in the wake of Joe Biden’s projected win in…
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Biden projects confidence as his lead widens: ‘We’re going to win’
LIVE BLOG: The latest updates on the presidential raceView the ABC News electoral college map with current vote tallies WILMINGTON, Delaware –…
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Trump’s White House chief of staff diagnosed with Covid-19
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump’s chief of staff Mark Meadows has coronavirus, two senior officials confirmed Friday night, adding to the…
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Biden takes lead over Trump in critical Pennsylvania
View the ABC News electoral college map reflecting latest updates HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — Former Vice President Joe Biden has taken the lead in…
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Biden takes lead in Georgia as White House race stays razor thin
View the ABC News electoral college map reflecting latest updates ATLANTA, Georgia — Former Vice President Joe Biden is now leading President Donald…
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Trump speaks from White House, claims Dems seek to ‘steal’ election
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump made his first public appearance since the early morning hours after Election Day. He renewed his claims…
Continue Reading Biden urges calm as votes are counted, saying ‘the process is working’
WILMINGTON, Delaware — Joe Biden says he and his campaign “continue to feel very good” about the Democratic nominee’s…
Continue Reading Michigan, Georgia judges dismiss Trump lawsuits over ballots
DETROIT, Michigan — A Michigan judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit by President Donald Trump’s campaign in a dispute over whether Republican…
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Biden sets vote record & nears win as Trump backers try to disrupt counts, campaign sues 3 states
WASHINGTON, DC — Joe Biden won the battleground prizes of Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday and had received more than 71 million votes…
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El Paso mayoral election runoff set for Dec. 12 between Lesser, Margo
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Mayor Dee Margo finished a distant second in a crowded mayoral…
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$30M spent in southern NM race where Herrell upset Torres Small
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — The race in New Mexico’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District, where oil and gas development provides the backbone…
Continue Reading Torres Small congratulates Herrell after being unseated in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — In one of the country’s most hotly contested U.S. House races,…
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No matter who wins the election, America will still be in a jobs crisis
It’s not yet clear who will win the election, but no matter who ends up on top, one of the biggest priorities for the next administration is…
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Leeser finishes with huge lead in El Paso mayor’s race, headed to runoff with distant 2nd finisher Margo
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results EL PASO, Texas – Former El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser built a huge lead in a crowded mayoral…
Continue Reading Trump locked in tight race with Biden, says he will fight election in U.S. Supreme Court
CLICK HERE to see latest Electoral College map for presidential race WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the U.S. Supreme…
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Texas’ 23rd Congressional seat stays in GOP’s hands with Gonzales win over Ortiz Jones
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Republican Tony Gonzales has won election to U.S. House in Texas’ 23rd…
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Luján defeats Ronchetti to keep New Mexico U.S. Senate seat for Dems
COMPLETE RESULTS: Click here for full election results SANTA FE, New Mexico — Democratic U.S. Rep. Ben Ray Luján won election Tuesday night to the…
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