Former Michigan State Sen. Tom Casperson, the 'titan' of the UP dead at 61
Tom Casperson, a former state lawmaker from the Upper Peninsula who cast a key vote to expand Medicaid and built alliances with labor unions, has died at age 61.
Federal appeals court rejects Trump appeal over Pennsylvania race
A federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Friday rejected President Donald Trump’s latest effort to challenge the election results in a case that could reach the U.S. Supreme Court if Trump appeals.
Trump says he'll leave White House if Electoral College formalizes Biden's victory
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will leave the White House if the Electoral College formalizes President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory even as he insisted such a decision would be a “mistake."
John James takes to Twitter to concede and congratulate Sen. Gary Peters
“I believe it’s the right thing for me to do, to congratulate Senator Peters,” James said. “In the spirit of the holidays, there’s a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label coming your way soon. Congratulations, sir. I wish you and your family good health and safety this season and in the new year.”
Biden-Harris ticket surpasses 80M votes — the most in US history
The 2020 election was an event for the record books for more reasons than one: President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris received more votes than any other presidential ticket in U.S. history.
Biden names John Kerry as climate envoy
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
Who is Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Biden’s pick for US ambassador to UN?
President-elect Joe Biden’s foreign policy team was beginning to take shape after he nominated Linda Thomas-Greenfield as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Who is Avril Haines, Joe Biden’s director of national intelligence nominee?
President-elect Joe Biden made history once again Monday after he nominated Avril Haines to serve as the director of national intelligence — the first woman to serve in the key role.
Alejandro Mayorkas: Biden’s pick for secretary of Homeland Security
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Alejandro Mayorkas for his secretary of Homeland Security. Mayorkas is the first Latino and immigrant to be nominated to the position in U.S. history.
Antony Blinken: Who is Joe Biden’s secretary of state pick?
The contours of President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet are coming into focus after he announced that he has selected Antony Blinken as his incoming administration’s secretary of state.
Biden taps ex-Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to lead treasury, AP sources say
President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies.
Trump says he will 'never concede' despite GSA recognizing Biden as president-elect
President Trump says he'll "never concede" even after the General Services Administration recognized Joe Biden as president-elect. "We are moving full speed ahead," Trump tweeted.
Mich. AG Dana Nessel investigating threats made against Wayne Co. Board of Canvassers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says her department is actively investigating threats made against members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers.
What happens at the Electoral College meeting?
Although the popular vote has been tallied, the electoral votes must be cast and counted before Joe Biden takes his place behind the Resolute Desk.
With the state's votes certified, Michigan can now audit the state vote
Michigan's election was certified on Monday, among the final steps before an audit of the voting and any requested recounts can commence. The secretary of state said there are very few outcomes expected to be in question after the official review.
SOS Benson says Mich. election certification is what voters, poll workers and clerks deserve
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson says Monday's vote to certify the election in the state is what voters, poll workers and clerks deserve.
Michigan's State Board of Canvassers votes to certify election
Michigan's State Board of Canvassers has voted to certify the 2020 General Election.
Trump didn't ask Michigan Republicans to "interfere" in election, Speaker Chatfield says
President Donald Trump did not ask Michigan Republicans to break the law or interfere in the state's election, House Speaker Lee Chatfield said of a meeting between the two on Friday.
Trump's election challenges in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, sound alarm among voters of color
The Trump campaign's legal challenges to the 2020 election target the ballots of majority Black cities, sounding off alarm bells from voters of color who believe the lawsuits are attempting to disenfranchise voters.
Michigan State Board of Canvassers to vote on certifying election results Monday
Michigan's State Board of Canvassers is expected to meet Monday afternoon, where it will vote whether to certify the state's election