USA

Vote over Trump's call to increase COVID-19 relief checks is blocked

The US president said relief checks for millions of Americans should be increased - but Republicans blocked such a vote in the Senate.

30/12/2020

USA

Turning the page? Republicans acknowledge Biden's victory

US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell congratulated his former colleague Joe Biden as president-elect, after the Electoral College confirmed the election result.

16/12/2020

USA

Biden hits out at Trump after Electoral College confirms victory

The vote on Monday night marked the formal election loss for incumbent Donald Trump, who has continued to tout baseless fraud accusations.

15/12/2020

USA

US Supreme Court rejects GOP bid to halt Biden's Pennsylvania win

Without comment, the nation's highest court refused to call into question the certification process in Pennsylvania, where Joe Biden's 80,000-strong victory over Donald Trump has already been declared.

09/12/2020