Politics
Unmarked texts urging vote protests in Philly tied to group run by top Trump aide
The messages directed Trump fans to converge at a downtown intersection where hundreds of protesters from the opposing candidates’ camps faced off Thursday afternoon.
5 years ago
Trump, who never admits defeat, mulls how to keep up fight
People close to Trump don't expect him to ever formally concede but do believe he will grudgingly vacate the White House at the end of his term.
5 years ago
Delawareans rejoice as odyssey of hometown ‘Joe’ leads to the presidency
For the first time in U.S. history, a Delawarean is bound for the White House. Residents of the first state join people around the nation celebrating Biden’s win.
5 years ago
Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP
The 56-year-old California senator represents the multiculturalism that defines America but is largely absent from Washington's power centers.
5 years ago
Fifty-seven counties have reported nearly 105,000 provisionals awaiting processing in response to WITF’s inquiry.
5 years ago
Senate control likely decided by fate of 2 Georgia runoff races
Senate Democrats gained one new seat so far, but they would need two more plus the White House to take the majority. Two runoff races in Georgia give them a very narrow path.
5 years ago
White House Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows tests positive for the coronavirus
Meadows, never far from the president's side, traveled extensively with the president in the homestretch of his campaign, and was with Trump and his family on election night.
5 years ago
Suspended animation: Count drags on as Biden nears victory
The U.S. presidential race is hovering in suspended animation as the long, exacting work of counting votes brings Democrat Joe Biden closer to victory over President Trump.
5 years ago
Eric Garner’s mother joins Wallace family to call for more police training and new crisis hotline
“We have to stop the police from being the first responders,” said Gwen Carr, Garner’s mother. “They shoot first and ask questions later.”
5 years ago
Party-flipper Van Drew beats political newcomer Kennedy in close South Jersey race
The Associated Press called the close race for Republican Van Drew on Friday. He was the incumbent, though he first won the seat in 2018 as a Democrat.
5 years ago
Biden takes vote lead in Pennsylvania, on track to win presidency
The Associated Press and NPR have not yet called the race and President Donald Trump has not conceded, but trends suggest Biden has a path to victory.
5 years ago
Wall Street bet on a ‘blue wave,’ but divided government suits it just fine too
Stocks have traditionally done well with a Democrat in the White House and Congress under Republican control.
5 years ago
Van Drew race speaks to U.S. political divide
N.J. Congressman Jeff Van Drew flipped from Democrat to Republican. Now he's in a tight race for reelection against Democrat Amy Kennedy in a longtime swing district.
Air Date: November 5, 2020
Listen 14:59Trump backers converge on vote centers in Michigan, Arizona
The protests came as the president repeatedly insisted without evidence that there were major problems with the voting and the ballot counting.
5 years ago
Biden needs 1 more battleground state to win the White House
Two days after Election Day, neither candidate had amassed the votes needed to win the White House. But Biden’s victories in the Great Lakes states left him at 264.
5 years ago














