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Could recounts and lawsuits flip the election?
Trump would need results overturned in multiple states to reverse the election.
November 12, 2020
Michigan court ruling another setback for Trump
Judge denies petition to block certification of the election results in Detroit.
November 13, 2020Biden adviser retreats from lockdown proposal
"I've never discussed this with any of them," he said of Biden team.
November 13, 2020
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Dr. Atul Gawande said the Biden transition team is "ready to go."
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'It's critical' for Republican leaders to explain to voters Trump lost: John Bolton
Jeh Johnson also discussed national security implications of delayed transition.
November 15
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'This Week' Transcript 11-15-20: Giroir, Gawande, Bolton, Johnson, Ossoff
This is a rush transcript for "This Week," airing Sunday, November 15.
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Ruby Bridges' courage remains a moment enshrined in history: ANALYSIS
Cokie Roberts puts the story of Ruby Bridges in contemporary context.
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ABC News' crowdsourced electoral map was only off by 1 state
Over 1 million unique users made their projections.
November 14
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US Army identifies 5 soldiers killed in Sinai helicopter crash
The soldiers were part of the peacekeeping mission in the Sinai Peninsula.
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November 13
Trump taps Giuliani to take over election legal fight: Sources
Prior lawyers pulled out of a federal lawsuit in Pennsylvania Friday.
November 13
November 13
Prosecutors tell William Barr they've seen no evidence of election fraud: Sources
Sixteen assistant U.S. attorneys countered the attorney general's latest move.
November 13
November 13
By the Numbers: The 2020 vote count
A breakdown of the presidential vote count, with ABC News now able to project a winner in all 50 states.
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November 13
President Trump in legal, financial jeopardy after leaving office
ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the many legal and financial vulnerabilities President Donald Trump faces after his term ends, and whether he can pardon himself before leaving the White House.
November 13
November 13
Rep. Lucy McBath: ‘Lots of hope because women are getting things done’
Democratic Georgia Rep. Lucy McBath discusses Joe Biden flipping Georgia blue, the impact of the first Black female vice president and the congressional response to the pandemic.
November 13
November 13
Justice Alito speech on polarizing issues prompts calls to reform Supreme Court
Justices typically don't talk about issues actively before the Supreme Court.
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November 13
Election 2020: A look at Trump campaign election lawsuits and where they stand
The campaign has filed suits in several battleground states.
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November 13
Election 2020 timeline: 11.13.20
The latest news out of the 2020 presidential election.
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November 13
Top general's wife saved man's life at Arlington Cemetery Veterans Day event
Hollyanne Milley performed CPR on a man before a Veterans Day ceremony.
November 13
November 13
Trump breaks silence with vaccine update after criticism he's ignored pandemic
The remarks were his first public comments since losing reelection.
November 13
November 13
Trump addresses nation for 1st time since Biden projected winner
President Donald Trump spoke about Operation Warp Speed regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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November 13
Progressive groups provide 400-person directory of suggested hires to Biden campaign
The recommendations come from 40-plus organizations.
November 13
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Sunday on 'This Week': Giroir, Gawande, Bolton, Johnson, Ossoff
This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, November 15.
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Your Voice: Voter reactions
Republican and Democratic voters react to the election outcome.
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November 13
Presidential transition turmoil
President Donald Trump is refusing to concede as President-elect Joe Biden proceeds with his transition plans.
November 13
November 13
The Breakdown - 1st time Georgia has gone blue since 1992
Plus, hospitalizations around the nation soar and reports that Secret Service agents test positive for COVID-19.
November 13
November 13
Dozens of Secret Service officers sidelined by COVID-19
The officers worked during the final stretch of the presidential campaign.
November 13
November 13
'Not credible': Michigan court ruling another legal setback for President Trump
Judge denies petition to block certification of the election results in Detroit.
November 13
November 13
Joe Biden's future chief of staff has battled pandemics before
Ron Klain served as President Barack Obama’s “Ebola czar” in the fight against the 2014 pandemic.
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Biden's COVID testing plans energize scientists, but lack price tag or specifics
Biden's new COVID-19 task force is making promises to revolutionize testing.
November 13
November 13
Biden COVID-19 team wants targeted 'dimmer switch' restrictions instead of lockdowns
Experts on Biden's COVID-19 task force say they don't want nationwide lockdowns.
November 13
November 13
President-elect Biden expected to win Arizona as Georgia’s recount begins
President-elect Joe Biden is projected to win Arizona as he pushes forward with forming his administration, with Georgia starting a hand recount and Trump remaining defiant in defeat.
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November 13
Your Voice: Georgia voters discuss election
Georgia voters react to the state’s close election results and the future of the presidency.
November 13
November 13
Joe Biden names chief of staff
President-elect Joe Biden names Ron Klain as his chief of staff even as President Donald Trump refuses to concede.
November 13
November 13
Trump holding out on presidential transition
The Trump administration keeps delaying the transition team for President-elect Joe Biden.
November 13
November 13
The Breakdown - COVID-19 cases surge around the nation
Plus, presidential transition turmoil and voters sound off on Georgia’s close election results.
November 13
November 13
Rebuking Trump, DHS cybersecurity agency says no evidence of deleted, changed votes
CISA Director Chris Krebs now expects to be fired, a source said.
November 13
November 13
Legendary sportscaster Jim Gray reflects on becoming part of the story
He spoke about his career on ABC's "Powerhouse Politics" podcast.
November 13
November 13
Marijuana legalization successes pressure states to rethink drug laws
Voters in five states passed measures for recreational and medical use.
November 13
November 13
The Note: Biden offers glimpses of new normalcy
Joe Biden continues to appear unbothered by the noise.
November 13
November 13
The DNC's road from 'on the ropes' to securing a Democrat in the White House
But their fight is still not over as they face Ga. runoffs, slim House majority.
November 13
November 13
A look at 5 false or misleading Trump team claims of election fraud
Trump and his campaign have made several misleading claims about voter fraud.
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November 13
Debunking false and misleading videos claiming to show voter fraud
We fact check some of the false videos circulating on about the election count.
November 13
November 13
Biden adviser walks back earlier proposal calling for lockdown
"I've never discussed this with any of them," he said of Biden team.
November 13
November 12
Trump team and Pennsylvania election officials clash in federal court filings
Trump wants vote certification halted and the state wants his case dismissed.
November 12
November 12
Pennsylvania Attorney General: Trump ‘working for months to sow doubt’ in election
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro responds to the latest legal challenges from the Trump campaign over the vote in Pennsylvania, saying he’s seen zero evidence of voter fraud.
November 12
November 12
Georgia counties must start hand count audit by Friday morning. Here's how it works.
No new results will be released while the audit is ongoing.
November 12
November 12
5 Americans among 7 peacekeepers killed in Sinai helicopter crash
The observer mission in the Sinai says all indications point to an accident.
November 12
November 12
Growing number of Senate Republicans support intel briefings for Biden
Former officials said refusing briefings could threaten national security.
November 12
November 12
Could recounts and lawsuits help Trump flip the election?: Reality check
Trump would need results overturned in multiple states to reverse the election.
November 12
November 12
Stacey Abrams says efforts against voter suppression made 'the difference' in Georgia
Biden is on track to become the first Democrat to win Georgia since 1992.
November 12
November 12
A silent Trump shows little sign of leading on pandemic, governing post-election
The president’s absence on the public stage comes as the coronavirus rages.
November 12