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Democrats can no longer treat demographics as destiny, while the GOP would be wise not to disenfranchise their own potential voters, writes Murali Balaji, Ph.D.

Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 95% effective in preventing illness, according to an interim analysis of a clinical test involving 30,000 people.

House Dems are on track to begin 2021 with the slimmest majority in decades, now members on the progressive left and party moderates must decide whose policies should govern.

Some women tell NPR the election of the U.S.'s first female, and first woman of color is a move in the right direction. Others say it's a reminder of how much work lies ahead.

The U.S. has long promoted the conceit that it is the world’s beacon of democracy. Now, the most essential tool of democracy, the vote, is under attack.

About 650,000 people are part of DACA, which allows young immigrants who were brought to the country as children to legally work and shields them from deportation.

More than a week after Election Day, Trump has neither called Biden nor made a formal concession, and White House officials have insisted they are preparing for a second term.

A broad coalition of top government and industry officials declared that the election was “the most secure in American history,” repudiating Trump's efforts to undermine it.

For now, much of the lobbying centers on who Biden should — or should not — appoint to key posts as he builds out the administration that will take office in January.

Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.

The country set another record for daily infections. America is the world leader in COVID-19 fatalities. Biden expressed alarm and urged the White House to take action.

Areas across the country are implementing preventive measures such as curfews. Some experts are questioning whether these minor changes will be enough to control the virus.

President-elect Biden may face divided government that could stall his agenda. Some Democrats say he should actually channel Trump in taking aggressive executive action.

Even as many Senate Republicans refuse to recognize President-elect Biden's win, they signaled support to his transition team in the form of intelligence briefings.

Delaware's bipartisan political culture helped shaped Joe Biden's career. But it remains to be seen if that spirit of compromise will work in the White House.