US election at a glance: Biden begins transition as Trump refuses to concede

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden speaks to supporters, early Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. - Copyright AP Photo/Paul Sancya

By Lauren Chadwick & David Walsh

Published on 04/11/2020 - 07:00•Updated 10/11/2020 - 17:59

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Where do things stand across the pond nearly a week since election night?

Here are the key developments:

Joe Biden is the president-elect of the United States after being projected to win the battleground state of Pennsylvania. He is also projected to win the state of Nevada.
There is no projected winner yet in battleground states Georgia,North Carolina or in Alaska, a Republican stronghold.
Former Republican President George W Bush has congratulated the president-elect while some Republicans remain silent on the Democratic victory.
"I ran as a proud Democrat. I will now be an American president," Biden said in a victory speech in his home city as he urged supporters and Trump voters to come together.
Kamala Harris makes history to become the first black woman and South Asian Vice President-elect.
Biden "is rushing to falsely pose as the winner," Trump said in a statement.
Trump's campaign has already filed legal challenges in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada and Pennsylvania, and says it will seek a recount in Wisconsin.
A recount is likely in Georgia, Georgia's Secretary of State said. Biden has increased his lead there.