Top Republican senator says if Democrats are confident voter fraud didn't happen, they 'should have no reason to fear any extra scrutiny'

Facing widespread criticism, John Kilclooney deletes tweet, claims he didn't know the name of US vice president-elect until recently

Groups say they won't acknowledge Joe Biden's victory until legal challenges are settled, reflecting a consolidation of right-wing backing for Trump’s refusal to concede

President falsely suggests federal body, drugmaker conspired with Democrats to postpone announcement because they 'didn’t want to have me get a Vaccine WIN'

Widespread sharing of unsubstantiated accusations of election fraud takes root in community that often shuns traditional media, news organizations

Barr gives federal prosecutors across US go-ahead to pursue 'substantial allegations' of voting irregularities if they exist, despite little evidence of fraud

US president has yet to concede race to Joe Biden, but is nonetheless reportedly planning a future run

Russian holdout allows delay in addressing fraught question of how to improve ties; leaders of China, Brazil, Mexico and Turkey also yet to wish the US president-elect well

Biden enjoys small leads in Georgia and Arizona, while trailing Trump in North Carolina and Alaska

Brazilian president modeled his political rise on his US counterpart's, but his eager endorsement of the Republican incumbent may now make him vulnerable at home