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2020 Election

DOJ Argues in Court Filing That Donald Trump Lost the 2020 Election
Justice Department lawyers argued a case should be tossed because it would "be moot" with Trump leaving office.

Experts Warn Trump May Attack Iran Out of Desperation
The Pentagon announced Sunday that the USS Nimitz would remain in the Middle East, prompting fears of conflict.

AOC, Legal Experts Describe Trump’s Georgia Call as an “Impeachable Offense”
Trump demanded the Georgia secretary of state "find" him enough votes to defeat Biden in the state by just one vote.

Sanders, Other Critics Denounce GOP Senators’ Attempt to Undermine Election
The certification of Biden's victory could be delayed by several hours but is ultimately expected to go through.

Trump Loyalists Sue Mike Pence to Give Him Power to Overturn Election Results
Legal experts have roundly dismissed the lawsuit -- but Trump and his GOP supporters keep pushing for a breakthrough.

Our Democracy Is Still in Danger Even With Trump Ousted
The Trump era has both highlighted and exacerbated the reality that our democracy may be less secure than we think.

Women Ran for Office, Won and Donated in Record Numbers in 2020
Women broke barriers in the 2020 elections, both at the ballot box and as political donors.

Politicians Failed Us in 2020. Our Movements Built Lasting Power.
From pandemic mutual aid to Black Lives Matter, 2020 will be remembered as a year when everything changed.

As Georgia Senate Runoffs Near, Sen. Kelly Loeffler’s Scandals Are Piling Up
Political opponents and media have called for greater scrutiny of Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler's $800 million fortune.

Some Republican Senators Are Clinging to Election Denial, Fearful of Losing Base
Some lower-ranking GOP senators are opportunistically backing Trump’s attempt to derail the peaceful transfer of power.