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The Washington Post reports on Republican leaders supporting President Trump's baseless efforts to challenge the results of the election. Politico says the battle over who leads the post-Trump party is already underway, and that the two upcoming Georgia special elections will give aspiring leaders a chance to showcase themselves. The Guardian and CNN report on Stacey Abrams’s voting-rights efforts in Georgia and how she has been a key player in working to turn the state blue. Vox explains the latest legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act, which the Supreme Court hears today. Politico breaks down where the conservative justices might fall in the case. Following the announcement that Pfizer is making strides on a COVID-19 vaccine, ABC News says there are questions over whether the U.S. has enough ultra-low-temperature freezers to distribute the vaccine effectively.

Stat breaks down the president-elect’s plan to address the pandemic. Politico provides an overview of contenders for various positions in a future Biden cabinet. The Washington Post reports that Biden is already preparing a series of executive orders after he's sworn in on January 20. And Axios reviews the Biden-Harris transition website and the pair’s plans to tackle four major issues. The Washington Post highlights notable concession speeches from modern history. ABC News chronicles some of the threats of violence directed at poll workers in this election. And the Hill reports that one Georgia election worker has gone into hiding after being falsely accused of throwing away a ballot. Biden’s dog Major will the first shelter dog to occupy the White House. NPR has the story. CNN writes that Kamala Harris’s husband, Douglas Emhoff, will be the nation’s first Second Gentleman. And USA Today says Jill Biden will be the first First Lady in 231 years to maintain her career while serving in this role.

With a victory in Pennsylvania Saturday morning, Joe Biden has secured enough electoral votes to win the presidency. Senator Kamala Harris will become the first woman, Black person, and Indian American to serve as vice president. This outcome marks the end of a historic election in which a record number of voters weighed in on the country’s future. The Wall Street Journal has the story. And the Los Angeles Times reports on the historic nature of Kamala Harris’s many firsts.

The Wall Street Journal reports on where the presidential race stands. The Washington Post and Poynter break down why Fox News and the Associated Press have called Arizona for Joe Biden while other organizations have not. Politico and the Wall Street Journal explain the implications of Democrats faring worse than expected in state legislative races.  NBC News has an update on COVID-19 infections spiking in the United States and a recent analysis that looks at voting patterns in areas of the country seeing outbreaks.

The Wall Street Journal and Politico break down the latest election results. Vox reports on the passed ballot measures that are significantly shifting U.S. drug policy. Yesterday, the U.S. became the first country to officially exit the Paris climate agreement. Bloomberg News explains what this means, even as the presidential election hangs in the balance. Gerald Seib writes for the Wall Street Journal that even without all the election results in, it is clear the U.S. remains an extremely divided nation.

The Washington Post has the latest election results.  Politico reports that voting during the election went fairly smoothly, despite a few hiccups, including at the post office. The Washington Post has that story.  And finally, as Valencia County goes, so goes the nation, right? Tim Alberta in Politico explains why this little-known county is one to watch. Maine has become the first state to use ranked-choice voting in a presidential race. The Wall Street Journal explains how the system works. Politico reports that voting during the election went fairly smoothly, despite a few hiccups, including at the post office. The Washington Post has that story.  And finally, as Valencia County goes, so goes the nation, right? Tim Alberta in Politico explains why this little-known county is one to watch. 

PBS NewsHour explains how the Associated Press will call races in the election starting tonight. Reuters interviewed executives at five major TV news networks about their plans for analyzing race results this evening. And the LA Times recently profiled Arnon Mishkin, who leads the Fox election-night analysis team. The Wall Street Journal breaks down the information that we may know by the end of today. And FiveThirtyEight lists what time polls close and election results should start coming in for various states around the country. Slate and Poynter have some pointers about how to view and understand the election results as they come in.

The Wall Street Journal describes the presidential candidates’ final days on the campaign trail. The News & Observer says law enforcement deployed chemical spray at a North Carolina rally honoring George Floyd. And the Texas Tribune explains why a Republican lawsuit seeking to throw out around 120,000 ballots was thrown out by the all-Republican state Supreme Court on Sunday. CNN has the latest information on COVID-19 in the United States. And in a recent interview with the Washington Post, Dr. Anthony Fauci criticized the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic. The L.A. Times profiles two men at the center of the effort to change the Electoral College. NPR offers some tips to help us all cope with the stress in the final hours before Election Day.

President Trump is less popular among suburban voters, particularly suburban women, in this election. Vox explains why. Politico says Latinos make a small part of the Pennsylvania electorate but could tip the scales in this tight battleground state. Politico also looks at polling that indicates Biden is underperforming among Latino voters in Florida compared with Hillary Clinton in 2016. And NBC spoke to young Latinos campaigning for Trump in Florida who believe the president will bring freedom and democracy to Latin American countries that have suffered under repressive regimes. The Washington Post reports that millions of requested mail ballots have not been returned yet. And if you’re this position, NPR lists some good alternatives including dropping off your ballot at an official ballot drop box. NPR also breaks down voting rights for people with disabilities. Popular Science explains why so many people believe in ghosts.

David Fahrenthold reveals in a Washington Post investigation that the Trump Organization has received at least $2.5 million in taxpayer funds during the president’s time in office, mostly through visits and travel by Trump and his family members. The Post also offers a summary of the investigation. Vox explains why ballot measures in five states will give voters the chance to make significant changes to their criminal-justice systems.  And as we head into the final days of the election, NPR reports that Americans’ relationships are suffering.  The Washington Post has an interview with Anika Chebrolu, who, at the age of 14, has discovered a potential antiviral treatment for COVID-19.