The latest on the election and transition.
Election 2020
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Trump faces calls to work with Biden team on transition
The team helping Joe Biden prepare for the White House and a nonpartisan institution are asking the president to cooperate with an orderly transition of power.
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Voting changes made for pandemic are likely to stay in Maine
Several innovations aimed at improving the absentee voting process are expected to remain in place for future elections, although some may require legislative action.
Posted inElection 2020, Local & State
In photos: A look back at historic Election Day 2020 in Maine
Press Herald photographers fanned out to record voters and candidates in an election that saw a record turnout.
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President-elect Joe Biden moves fast on virus, economy
President-elect Joe Biden plans this week to show an aggressive strategy on the coronavirus, and he may jump into economic stimulus talks in coming weeks.
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Trump continues to defy election results as world, some in GOP begin to move on
As the president kept up his conspiratorial allegations of voter fraud without providing evidence, Republicans splintered between nudging him to accept defeat and encouraging him to fight.
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Lame duck Congress and lame duck president face huge challenges in coming weeks
A spike in coronavirus cases and a looming government shutdown have created intense pressure for policy makers to address.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Americans pivot from a fiery, divisive leader to one with a calmer presence
Biden will inherit a conservative Supreme Court and simmering resentment from the president’s supporters.
Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World
Firecrackers and prayers as Indians celebrate Harris’ win
People in her grandfather’s hometown commemorate her victory with song, food and dance.
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The Latest: Former White House officials urge cooperative transition
6:40 p.m. A bipartisan group from the last three White Houses is urging the Trump administration to move forward “to immediately begin the post-election transition process.” The call from the Center for Presidential Transition advisory board comes as the General Services Administration has yet to formally recognize Democrat Joe Biden as the president-elect. That’s a […]