Us Elections 2020

Congressmen, Who Voted For Certification Of Elections, Facing Threats: Indian-American Lawmaker

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 13, 2021

US lawmakers who voted for the certification of the November 3 presidential election to confirm the victory of Joe Biden as the next president are facing violent threats, including death threats, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said.

Trump Pledges "Orderly Transition" After Congress Affirms Biden Win

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 7, 2021

Outgoing US President Donald Trump on Thursday offered the clearest signal yet that he will voluntarily leave office on January 20, saying there will be an "orderly transition" to Joe Biden's presidency.

Facebook Will Add Georgia Back to Political Advertisement Ban After US Runoff Elections

Reuters | Wednesday January 6, 2021

Facebook will again ban political ads in Georgia, after the conclusion of the state's runoff elections. "This is part of our ongoing efforts to reduce the potential for confusion or abuse," Facebook told advertisers in an email.

Twitter Brings Back Old Retweet Function Following US Presidential Election

Reuters | Thursday December 17, 2020

Twitter is reversing changes made to its retweet function intended to curb the spread of misinformation during the US presidential election.

US Electoral College To Confirm Joe Biden Victory

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday December 15, 2020

Joe Biden's US election victory was set for formal confirmation Monday by the Electoral College, further closing the door on angry efforts by President Donald Trump to overturn the 2020 vote.

Twitter Says It 'Inadvertently' Limited Engagements on Donald Trump's Flagged Tweets

Reuters | Monday December 14, 2020

Twitter said on Saturday it had "inadvertently" limited engagements for a brief period on US President Donald Trump's tweets with "disputed" labels but later reversed its action.

YouTube Bans New Videos Claiming US Election Fraud Following Criticism

Agence France-Presse | Thursday December 10, 2020

YouTube banned new videos with bogus claims of election fraud, saying enough states have certified Joe Biden as the next US president to make it official.

Joe Biden Picks California Lawyer Xavier Becerra As Health Secretary: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday December 7, 2020

Joe Biden plans to nominate California attorney general Xavier Becerra for secretary of health and human services, which would add another Latino member to the president-elect's increasingly diverse cabinet, US media reported Sunday.

US Ready To Lead The World Again, Sit At The Head Of The Table: Joe Biden

World News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 25, 2020

Declaring "America is back," US President-elect Joe Biden has introduced his key national security and foreign policy officials and said the incoming administration is ready to lead the world and once again sit at the head of the table.

Thanksgiving Recipe: Kamala Harris Shares Her 'Family Favourite' With A Sweet Message

Aditi Ahuja | Thursday November 26, 2020

Thanksgiving Recipe 2020: US VP elect Kamala Harris has shared a much-loved Cornbread Dressing recipe from her cooking repertoire.

Trump Team Seeks Recount Of Georgia Votes After Biden's Historic Win

World News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 22, 2020

The Trump Campaign has filed a petition for recount of votes in Georgia, days after US President-elect Joe Biden wrested the Republican stronghold by a little over 12,000 votes.

Trump Faces Likely Setback In Georgia Recount, Drops Michigan Lawsuit

World News | Reuters | Thursday November 19, 2020

The US presidential election battleground state of Georgia was expected on Thursday to affirm Joe Biden's victory over Donald Trump after a painstaking recount, as Trump's re-election campaign said it was withdrawing a lawsuit in Michigan.

Facebook, Twitter CEOs Oppose Changes That May Dictate Content Moderation

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 19, 2020

The CEOs of Facebook and Twitter have vehemently opposed any changes that would allow the US government to dictate content moderation, saying these platforms are a new industry and should have a different regulatory model.

Swiggy Takes Hilarious Dig At Donald Trump Claiming US Election Win. See Viral Tweet

Aditi Ahuja | Tuesday November 17, 2020

Many politicians and brands took a dig at Donald Trump, including Indian food delivery app Swiggy - whose witty response won the internet.

Facebook, Twitter CEOs to Be Pressed by US Congress on Presidential Election Handling

Associated Press | Tuesday November 17, 2020

Facebook and Twitter CEOs are being summoned before US Congress to defend their handling of disinformation in the 2020 presidential election, even as lawmakers questioning them are deeply divided over the election's integrity and results.