US president makes unfounded claims about 'illegal' ballots, offers no evidence of alleged efforts 'to rig' vote

Current scenarios far different from what took place in 2000, the only time the court has effectively settled a presidential election

Comments come as Trump makes it clear that he is not ready to concede, launching unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud

Democrat takes narrow lead over Trump in the critical battlegrounds of Georgia and Pennsylvania, extends lead in Nevada; Trump has no plans to concede

Republican leadership divided over president's rhetoric, with some saying no evidence of election corruption; others urging Trump and his supporters to continue their efforts

Democrat also maintains leads in Arizona and Nevada; President claims election is being stolen, charges fraud, his campaign says 'this election is not over'

Pat Toomey says he sees no proof of 'any widespread corruption or fraud' after president claimed election is being stolen; Adam Kinzinger: Trump's claims 'getting insane'

Incumbent's effort to wrench back Biden’s lead through litigation is a real long shot, though not out of the question

The president's incendiary demand to halt the vote count, and his unsubstantiated charges of fraud, also raise concerns and disturbing echoes in Jerusalem

Incumbent president's threats and attempts to halt initial ballot counting is different from the contested presidential election of 2000, which involved recount of Florida votes