University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discussed legal challenges to the Campaign 2020 vote and her new book about the history and future of voting in the U.S.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a news conference on the status of the general election in the state. The secretary announced the number of votes remaining and said the race is too close to call. He also said with the possibility of a small margin deciding the winner, "there will be a recount." Georgia Voting System Implementation Manager Gabriel Sterling said they are not seeing any evidence of widespread fraud or irregularities.
University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discussed legal challenges to the Campaign 2020 vote and her new book about the history and future of voting in the U.S.
With votes being counted in several key states, Speaker Pelosi commented on the 2020 election results during a news conference and told reporters on Capitol Hill that it was "clear that the Biden-Harris ticket will win the White House." She's joined by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who also talked about the election results, how it impacts the House, and progress on the COVID-19 relief bill.
University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discussed legal challenges to the Campaign 2020 vote and her new book about the history and future of voting in the U.S.
Philadelphia officials gave an update on the count in the 2020 general election. The officials said they continue to process votes and hope to be finished soon. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) called on President Trump to "acknowledge the fact that he lost."
With votes being counted in several key states, Speaker Pelosi commented on the 2020 election results during a news conference and told reporters on Capitol Hill that it was "clear that the Biden-Harris ticket will win the White House." She's joined by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who also talked about the election results, how it impacts the House, and progress on the COVID-19 relief bill.
U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff (D-GA) delivered remarks as the race against incumbent Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) is likely headed to a runoff on January 5, 2021. He was joined by campaign staff, family and supporters at Atlanta's Grant Park. In Georgia, a candidate must win more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff. Due to technical issues, this is only a portion of the event which includes opening remarks by Mr. Ossoff.
The Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania State House and Senate held a virtual news conference on the election count process. Pennsylvanian State Senate Leader Jake Corman said he had no knowledge of voter fraud in the election process but also commented on the challenges he claims are within the Pennsylvania Department of State, led by Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar. The state's House speaker, Bryan Cutler told reporters that no results should be announced until the election count is finalized.
With votes being counted in several key states, Speaker Pelosi commented on the 2020 election results during a news conference and told reporters on Capitol Hill that it was "clear that the Biden-Harris ticket will win the White House." She's joined by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who also talked about the election results, how it impacts the House, and progress on the COVID-19 relief bill.
Philadelphia officials gave an update on the count in the 2020 general election. The officials said they continue to process votes and hope to be finished soon. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) called on President Trump to "acknowledge the fact that he lost."
The Republican leaders of the Pennsylvania State House and Senate held a virtual news conference on the election count process. Pennsylvanian State Senate Leader Jake Corman said he had no knowledge of voter fraud in the election process but also commented on the challenges he claims are within the Pennsylvania Department of State, led by Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar. The state's House speaker, Bryan Cutler told reporters that no results should be announced until the election count is finalized.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a news conference on the status of the general election in the state. The secretary gave a brief update on where the state's vote results stand, saying the race is "too close to call" and that they are committed to full transparency. He also reiterated that there will most likely be a recount due to how close the vote totals are between candidates. Also appearing at the press conference was Georgia Voting System Implementation Manager Gabriel Sterling.
U.S. Senate candidate Jon Ossoff (D-GA) delivered remarks as the race against incumbent Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) is likely headed to a runoff on January 5, 2021. He was joined by campaign staff, family and supporters at Atlanta's Grant Park. In Georgia, a candidate must win more than 50 percent of the vote to avoid a runoff. Due to technical issues, this is only a portion of the event which includes opening remarks by Mr. Ossoff.
University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discussed legal challenges to the Campaign 2020 vote and her new book about the history and future of voting in the U.S.
With votes being counted in several key states, Speaker Pelosi commented on the 2020 election results during a news conference and told reporters on Capitol Hill that it was "clear that the Biden-Harris ticket will win the White House." She's joined by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ), who also talked about the election results, how it impacts the House, and progress on the COVID-19 relief bill.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) held a news conference on the status of the general election in the state. The secretary gave a brief update on where the state's vote results stand, saying the race is "too close to call" and that they are committed to full transparency. He also reiterated that there will most likely be a recount due to how close the vote totals are between candidates. Also appearing at the press conference was Georgia Voting System Implementation Manager Gabriel Sterling.
University of Baltimore Law Professor Kimberly Wehle discussed legal challenges to the Campaign 2020 vote and her new book about the history and future of voting in the U.S.
Longtime Los Angeles Times Supreme Court reporter David Savage talked about the 2000 Bush v. Gore Supreme Court case which decided the presidential election that year. He also talked about why it happened and the court cases that led up to Bush v. Gore. Mr. Savage also discussed election 2020 and the legal challenges that the Trump campaign filed after election day.
Harvard Medical School Professor Dr. Joseph Kvedar looks at the role of telemedicine as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Kvedar is president of the American Telemedicine Association.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Philadelphia's contract requirement that religious foster care agencies certify same-sex couples violates the Free Exercise Clause. Chief Justice John Roberts authored the opinion for the court. The justices heard oral argument in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case that challenged the legality of the city's anti-LGBTQ discrimination provision in contracts with foster care agencies. This case dates back to 2018. One of those agencies, Catholic Social Services (CSS) sued alleging violation of their free exercise and free speech rights. Philadelphia stopped referring children to CSS after they learned the agency would not be placing children in the care and homes of same-sex couples.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden addressed the country from Wilmington, Delaware as vote counts continued in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Nevada. Joined on stage by his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), the former vice president acknowledged that "there is no final declaration of victory," but added, "the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story, we're going to win this race."
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.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden addressed the country from Wilmington, Delaware as vote counts continued in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Nevada. Joined on stage by his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), the former vice president acknowledged that "there is no final declaration of victory," but added, "the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story, we're going to win this race."
Harvard Medical School Professor Dr. Joseph Kvedar looks at the role of telemedicine as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Kvedar is president of the American Telemedicine Association.
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden addressed the country from Wilmington, Delaware as vote counts continued in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Nevada. Joined on stage by his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), the former vice president acknowledged that "there is no final declaration of victory," but added, "the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story, we're going to win this race."
The House Rules Committee held a virtual "Member's Day" hearing on possible rule changes for the 117th Congress. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts in congress, re-establishing congressionally directed spending rules (commonly referred to as earmarks), the realignment of committee jurisdictions in relation to the agencies they serve, the use of the proxy vote, and strengthening the constitutional powers afforded to Congress. Several members testified before the committee, including Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC).
2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden addressed the country from Wilmington, Delaware as vote counts continued in key battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Nevada. Joined on stage by his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), the former vice president acknowledged that "there is no final declaration of victory," but added, "the numbers tell us a clear and convincing story, we're going to win this race."