A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. More than 150 million Americans cast ballots for president in November, but it’s 538 ...

Normally, the period after an American presidential election is a time for cooling off and winding down tensions, and is often a bit of a political “honeymoon” for the winner. But as in so many things ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Polling centers are closing across the United States and the race is on as votes are counted. With winners already projected in over a dozen of states, here's a look back at how each ...

Former President Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election — culminating with the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol — put a spotlight on what are essentially ministerial steps between ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The House floor convenes before a joint session of the House and Senate convenes to count the Electoral College votes on January 6 ...