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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.

Pfizer's CEO sold millions worth of stock on Monday. The company says it was part of a preset plan. But NPR found irregularities about when the CEO entered the plan.

In a statement Wednesday night, Biden suggested he chose Klain for the position because his longtime experience in Washington had prepared him for such challenges.

The CDC had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. New advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face-coverings.

Some major final steps for the 2020 census are set to take place during the transition from President Trump to President-elect Joe Biden.

The heated battle over Georgia's Senate seats has become entwined with President Trump's ongoing battle to contest the outcome of the election.

Cemeteries were silent as well, as many traditional ceremonies were canceled. With infections raging nationwide, several veterans homes are fighting new outbreaks.

ICE has already deported six former patients who complained about Dr. Mahendra Amin, who has been accused of operating on migrant women without their consent.

After results from the hand recount are certified, the losing campaign can then request another recount, which will be performed by machine, Raffensperger said.