U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) backed off a plan to overthrow the results of the 2020 presidential election Wednesday after insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol.

In a new video message, Donald Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the "new administration will be inaugurated on January 20" and his "focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly and seamless transition of power."

WBOI's Katy Anderson spoke with Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, about Wednesday's events at the U.S. Capitol complex, and how this could be a turning point in American politics.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb declined to say Tuesday whether he supported efforts by some fellow Republicans in Congress to challenge Joe Biden's election victory over President Donald Trump.

Members of Congress are formally counting the Electoral College votes. A group of Republicans -- including Sen. Mike Braun of Indiana -- are planning to object to the results, citing false claims of widespread voter fraud. President Trump continues to baselessly claim that he won the election rather than Joe Biden.

Young issued a statement ahead of Wednesday's joint session of Congress to tally the electoral votes, saying he would "uphold my constitutional duty and certify the will of the states as presented."

U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) won't say whether hell vote to certify the electoral college results of the 2020 presidential election when Congress meets next week.

Indiana cast its 11 electoral votes for President Donald Trump Monday as the nations Electoral College helps wrap up the 2020 presidential election.

Because there has been a lot of confusing and often inaccurate information circulating, we thought it would be good to review some American election basics.

As electors cast their ballots in each of the 50 states, we try to answer questions about the process: Who are these people? How are they selected? Can they really vote however they want?