Democracy Dies in Darkness
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other Republican officials offered support for the president’s attempts to contest the election outcome, despite the lack of any evidence of widespread fraud.
Trump supporters recite the Pledge of Allegiance during an event on Sept. 12 in Laredo, Tex. (Sergio Flores for The Post)
Republicans took advantage of habitual underinvestment, lack of infrastructure and neglect from the Democratic party. The shift shows the importance of deeper relationships with a diverse Latino population.
279Check
270
214
BidenTrump
MS
NC
OK
VA
WV
LA
MIarrow-left
ID
FL
NE
WA
NM
SD
TX
CA
AL
GA
PAarrow-left
MO
CO
UT
TN
WY
NY
KS
AK
NV
IL
MT
IA
SC
AZ
ME
HI
KY
OH
WIarrow-left
OR
ND
AR
IN
MN
  • VT

  • NH

  • MA

  • RI

  • CT

  • NJ

  • DE

  • MD

  • DC

LEAD/WON

Trump

Biden

arrow-right

Flipped

Split E.V.

C.D.123NEarrow-leftME

Sources: Edison Research, Associated Press

StateCurrent leaderVote margin
Alaska
Trump+28.6
54,598
Ariz.
Biden+0.4
14,746
Ga.
Biden+0.2
12,337
N.C.
Trump+1.4
74,855
The president-elect and the Senate majority leader have a history of cutting deals, but the environment has changed in the past few years.
The Lily
It marks a momentous departure from the position of past first ladies.
Change at Global Change Research Program may allow climate contrarian David Legates to take over.
Trending
Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post
How Trump is creating roadblocks in Biden's transition process
The Post's Lisa Rein explains how the Trump administration is adding challenges to the transition process for President-elect Joe Biden.
Get the headlines from today's paper, and click on each one to read the story.
Browse the paper on your computer or tablet, just as it appears in the print edition.
The Post offers several ways to securely send information and documents to journalists.
Experience The Washington Post on your tablet and phone.
Michael Ellis’s selection raises concerns about political influence at the powerful spy agency.
RetropolisThe Past, Rediscovered
While Hoover conceded to Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932, he insisted that an economic recovery was underway and pressured FDR to abandon his New Deal promises to combat the Great Depression. It got ugly when the president-elect refused.
People gather in Oakland, Calif., on Nov. 7 to celebrate the election result. (Melina Mara/The Post)
Perspective
After enduring the worst of America for generations, Black women made their voices heard.
Saeb Erekat talks after the collapse of the Palestinian negotiations at the National Library in Kuwait City on Oct. 28, 2014. (EPA-EEE/Shutterstock)
Saeb Erekat1955–2020
He was a staunch advocate of the two-state solution but grew increasingly bitter about the chances of reaching a peace deal.
Civilians displaced in Islamic State battles may not have a home to return to, the Norwegian Refugee Council said.
Yutaka Umeda unexpectedly found Internet fame over the weekend as people pointed out that the characters of his name can also be pronounced as “Jo Baiden,” sparking a flurry of interest in the 73-year-old.
Local leaders are considering additional restrictions to battle the rising caseloads, a trend that health experts say is unlikely to reverse ahead of the holiday season.
The General Assembly put the finishing touches on the state budget and approved changes recommended by Gov. Ralph Northam (D) to a handful of bills related to criminal justice and the novel coronavirus.
Virginia Sen. Thomas K. Norment Jr. (R-James City) speaks on the Senate floor during in 2019. (Katherine Frey/The Post)
Senate Minority Leader Thomas K. Norment Jr. made the remark during debate over funding for an investigation into racism at Virginia Military Institute.
The president-elect has been urged to prioritize workers, economic stimulus and the pandemic, as well as to promote unity and collaboration.
U.S. stocks soared after Pfizer and BioNTech said their coronavirus vaccine candidate is more than 90 percent effective and Joe Biden clinched victory.
Designer Yujin Morisawa. (Fukui Satoru/Sony Interactive Entertainment)
LauncherVideo Game News and Analysis
Yujin Morisawa talks the inspiration behind the PS5′s shape, his approach to its size and how he views the reaction to his work.
Perspective
Warnings from Twitter and Facebook were the equivalent of slapping the “PARENTAL ADVISORY” labels from album covers on the president of the United States.
Market Watch
Last Updated: 11/09/2020
Dow 29,157.97
Today arrow-up 2.95%
S&P 3,550.50
Today arrow-up 1.17%
NASDAQ 11,713.78
Today arrow-down -1.53%
The league and the players association agreed to a financial framework that will govern the upcoming 2020-21 season, providing teams with a finalized salary cap less than two weeks before the annual free agency period will open.
Perspective
Alex Smith has been named the starter for next week’s game, but the Washington Football Team should turn back to Dwayne Haskins.
Patriots kicker Nick Folk celebrates after kicking the winning field goal during Monday’s game. (AP)
NFL Week 9Analysis
Analysis
The Saints gain an edge over the Bucs, and the Seahawks’ fatal flaw is put on display.
"I’m proof that no one is immune," Izzo said in a statement. "But I still believe that there are steps everyone can take to reduce their chances of contracting the virus.”
(Video: Adriana Usero/The Post; photo: Getty Images for IMF)
Perspective
Even with a dire cancer diagnosis, the late “Jeopardy!” host stayed with us and made it okay to be smart.
The “Borat” star’s comment arrives a year after he broke character to publicly rebuke Mark Zuckerberg and the spread of hate on Facebook.
Perspective
We won’t judge you for missing one or two of these iconic TV shows and films, from “Friends” to “Do the Right Thing.”
Celebrating President Trump’s defeat, Stephen Colbert poured champagne while James Corden spoofed the “Happy Days” theme and Seth Meyers declared “our long national acid trip is almost over.”
Road to RecoveryPerspective
In perilous, isolating times, we hunger with a special zeal for great work by artists who can capture the experience for us.