Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) and Kathy Boockvar, Secretary of the Commomwealth, held a press briefing to provide an update on the 2020 election. Secretary Boockvar said there are "millions of ballots left to be counted."
Incumbent Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks on election night. He defeated the Democratic challenger, Amy McGrath, to hold on to his Senate seat.
President Trump delivered remarks from the East Room of the White House on election night, before the race had been called. The president thanked his supporters and talked about the states he was projected to win. President Trump also claimed there was fraud in the election. "This is a fraud on the American public. This is an embarrassment to our country. We were getting ready to win this election. Frankly, we did win this election," he said.
Former Vice President Joe Biden, the 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, delivered remarks from the Chase Center in Wilmington, DE on Election Night. Although the election has not been called, he remained optimistic the election will be in his favor. During his brief remarks, he thanked his staff, volunteers and all his supporters across the country.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) and Kathy Boockvar, Secretary of the Commomwealth, held a press briefing to provide an update on the 2020 election. Secretary Boockvar said there are "millions of ballots left to be counted."
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference where he reacted to the election. Leader McCarthy talked about the Republican gains made in the House and told reporters that he agreed with the president that "every legal vote" should be counted.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) delivered brief victory remarks to her supporters at a press conference following Election Day. She took a moment to thank her Democratic challenger, Sara Gideon, and said that she was happy knowing "she will have the opportunity to serve all of Maine for the next six years." This will be the senator's fifth term in office.
U.S. Senate candidate Jaime Harrison (D-SC) delivered his concession remarks on election night in Columbia, South Carolina. He lost to incumbent Senator Lindsey Graham (R).
Incumbent Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered remarks on election night. He defeated the Democratic challenger, Amy McGrath, to hold on to his Senate seat.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D) and Kathy Boockvar, Secretary of the Commomwealth, held a press briefing to provide an update on the 2020 election. Secretary Boockvar said there are "millions of ballots left to be counted."
U.S. Senate candidate Bill Hagerty (R-TN) delivered remarks on election night. Mr. Bradshaw defeated the Democrat challenger, Marquita Bradshaw, for the open U.S. Senate seat in the state.
The Federalist Society held a debate with law professors on whether to keep or eliminate the electoral college. Arguing in favor of the elimination of the electoral college was Harvard University Law Professor Lawrence Lessig, and arguing for keeping it was Duke University Law Professor Stephen Sachs The debate was moderated by Judge Neomi Rao from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a news conference as votes continue to be counted in swing states. Mr. Biden said he believes his campaign is winning in enough states to reach the needed 270 electoral college votes. He also advocated for every vote to be counted.
Eric Trump, Rudy Giuliani and other Trump campaign advisers held a press conference in Philadelphia as Pennsylvania officials continued counting votes in the 2020 election. While declaring victory in the state, and citing voter fraud, Mr. Giuliani announced that the campaign has filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania to throw out absentee ballots that they feel should not be counted. He also said similar lawsuits have been filed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) delivered brief victory remarks to her supporters at a press conference following Election Day. She took a moment to thank her Democratic challenger, Sara Gideon, and said that she was happy knowing "she will have the opportunity to serve all of Maine for the next six years." This will be the senator's fifth term in office.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) gave an update on vote count from Election Day. The state is working on counting the massive amount of mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a news conference as votes continue to be counted in swing states. Mr. Biden said he believes his campaign is winning in enough states to reach the needed 270 electoral college votes. He also advocated for every vote to be counted.
Eric Trump, Rudy Giuliani and other Trump campaign advisers held a press conference in Philadelphia as Pennsylvania officials continued counting votes in the 2020 election. While declaring victory in the state, and citing voter fraud, Mr. Giuliani announced that the campaign has filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania to throw out absentee ballots that they feel should not be counted. He also said similar lawsuits have been filed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada.
The latest on Presidential, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and gubernatorial election results, and viewer reaction is featured as C-SPAN covers the unfolding outcome of the 2020 election.
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a news conference as votes continue to be counted in swing states. Mr. Biden said he believes his campaign is winning in enough states to reach the needed 270 electoral college votes. He also advocated for every vote to be counted.
Eric Trump, Rudy Giuliani and other Trump campaign advisers held a press conference in Philadelphia as Pennsylvania officials continued counting votes in the 2020 election. While declaring victory in the state, and citing voter fraud, Mr. Giuliani announced that the campaign has filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania to throw out absentee ballots that they feel should not be counted. He also said similar lawsuits have been filed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) gave an update on vote count from Election Day. The state is working on counting the massive amount of mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson gave an update on the election. She said all valid ballots, and only valid ballots, have been processed. Secretary Benson said the process was secure and transparent, and that the recently filed lawsuit by the Trump campaign against the Michigan for its counting of mail-in and absentee ballots was "frivolous and without merit."
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference where he reacted to the election. Leader McCarthy talked about the Republican gains made in the House and told reporters that he agreed with the president that "every legal vote" should be counted.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) delivered brief victory remarks to her supporters at a press conference following Election Day. She took a moment to thank her Democratic challenger, Sara Gideon, and said that she was happy knowing "she will have the opportunity to serve all of Maine for the next six years." This will be the senator's fifth term in office.
The Federalist Society held a debate with law professors on whether to keep or eliminate the electoral college. Arguing in favor of the elimination of the electoral college was Harvard University Law Professor Lawrence Lessig, and arguing for keeping it was Duke University Law Professor Stephen Sachs The debate was moderated by Judge Neomi Rao from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in Jones v. Mississippi, a case on juvenile life sentences without parole and whether there needs to be court determination that the juvenile cannot be rehabilitated or reformed before imposing such a sentence. This case dates back to 2004 when Brett Jones, 15 years old, stabbed and killed his grandfather during an altercation. During trial, his legal team argued self-defense. The jury however convicted him of murder. He received a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. In 2012 the Supreme Court ruled that such a sentence was unconstitutional and violated the Eighth Amendment. Mr. Jones' legal team filed for post-conviction relief and a new sentencing hearing was ordered. The court however ruled against him and he filed an appeal to the state's court of appeals. As the case pended, the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution, specifically the Eight Amendment, prohibited life without parole sentences "for all but the rarest of
One day ahead of a second U.K. lockdown, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fielded several questions from members in the House of Commons on his government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and related issues around the 30-day lockdown. The prime minister was also asked about the U.S. elections and told members he would not comment on the "democratic processes of our friends and allies"
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a news conference as votes continue to be counted in swing states. Mr. Biden said he believes his campaign is winning in enough states to reach the needed 270 electoral college votes. He also advocated for every vote to be counted.
Eric Trump, Rudy Giuliani and other Trump campaign advisers held a press conference in Philadelphia as Pennsylvania officials continued counting votes in the 2020 election. While declaring victory in the state, and citing voter fraud, Mr. Giuliani announced that the campaign has filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania to throw out absentee ballots that they feel should not be counted. He also said similar lawsuits have been filed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) held a news conference where he reacted to the election. Leader McCarthy talked about the Republican gains made in the House and told reporters that he agreed with the president that "every legal vote" should be counted.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson gave an update on the election. She said all valid ballots, and only valid ballots, have been processed. Secretary Benson said the process was secure and transparent, and that the recently filed lawsuit by the Trump campaign against the Michigan for its counting of mail-in and absentee ballots was "frivolous and without merit."
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy hosted a discussion on China with a focus on the state of diplomatic relations with the U.S. and China's cultural influence in the world.
The Federalist Society held a debate with law professors on whether to keep or eliminate the electoral college. Arguing in favor of the elimination of the electoral college was Harvard University Law Professor Lawrence Lessig, and arguing for keeping it was Duke University Law Professor Stephen Sachs The debate was moderated by Judge Neomi Rao from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit.
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson gave an update on the election. She said all valid ballots, and only valid ballots, have been processed. Secretary Benson said the process was secure and transparent, and that the recently filed lawsuit by the Trump campaign against the Michigan for its counting of mail-in and absentee ballots was "frivolous and without merit."
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden held a news conference as votes continue to be counted in swing states. Mr. Biden said he believes his campaign is winning in enough states to reach the needed 270 electoral college votes. He also advocated for every vote to be counted.
Eric Trump, Rudy Giuliani and other Trump campaign advisers held a press conference in Philadelphia as Pennsylvania officials continued counting votes in the 2020 election. While declaring victory in the state, and citing voter fraud, Mr. Giuliani announced that the campaign has filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania to throw out absentee ballots that they feel should not be counted. He also said similar lawsuits have been filed in Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, and Nevada.
