Republican senator to raise objections as Congress meets to affirm Joe Biden win

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A Republican senator said he will raise objections next week when the US Congress meets to affirm President-elect Joe Biden’s victory in the election, forcing House and Senate votes that are likely to delay, but in no way alter, the final certification of Mr Biden’s win.

President Donald Trump has, without evidence, claimed there was widespread fraud in the election.