How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCast
Read full article: How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCastDonald Trump won the presidency after holding tight to his core base of voters and slightly expanding his coalition to include several groups that have traditionally been a part of the Democratic base.
The Latest: Biden to deliver remarks following Trump’s win, House control hangs in the balance
Read full article: The Latest: Biden to deliver remarks following Trump’s win, House control hangs in the balancePresident Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver remarks to the nation in what will be his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris.
50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on Russia
Read full article: 50 European leaders assess how Trump will affect their fortunes and seek a common stance on RussiaAround 50 European leaders will be reassessing their trans-Atlantic relations in the hope that Donald Trump's second U.S. presidency will avoid the strife and political pitfalls of his first administration.
Giuliani to appear in a NYC court after missing a deadline to surrender assets
Read full article: Giuliani to appear in a NYC court after missing a deadline to surrender assetsRudy Giuliani will appear in a New York City courtroom on Thursday to explain to a federal judge why he hasn’t surrendered his valuables as part of a $148 million defamation judgment.
Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again as post-election uncertainty grows
Read full article: Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates again as post-election uncertainty growsFederal Reserve officials are poised Thursday to reduce their key interest rate for a second straight time, responding to a steady slowdown of the inflation pressures that exasperated many Americans and contributed to Donald Trump’s presidential election victory.
Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery charges
Read full article: Mississippi mayor says he faces political prosecution with bribery chargesThe mayor of Mississippi’s capital city says he has been indicted in an alleged bribery operation, and he said it is a “political prosecution” to hurt his 2025 campaign for reelection.
Despite electoral loss, abortion rights advocates say 57% Amendment 4 vote sent ‘message’
Read full article: Despite electoral loss, abortion rights advocates say 57% Amendment 4 vote sent ‘message’Despite its failure to achieve a 60% supermajority at the ballot box, supporters of abortion rights said the 57% of “yes” voters on Amendment 4 show that Florida voters oppose the state’s direction on the issue.
Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weed
Read full article: Trio of ballot failures leads marijuana backers to refocus their efforts for recreational weedThe movement to legalize recreational marijuana has run into a wall of resistance.
Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdown
Read full article: Trump's return to White House sets stage for far-reaching immigration crackdownAn immigration crackdown appears imminent in a second Trump administration at a time when an APVoteCast survey shows the president-elect’s supporters largely focused on immigration and inflation — issues the Republican has hammered throughout his campaign.
Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leader
Read full article: Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leaderDemocrats spent billions of dollars warning American voters that Donald Trump posed an imminent threat to democracy, that his economic policies would benefit only his wealthy friends, that he was literally a fascist.
Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox News
Read full article: Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox NewsOn election night 2020, Fox News sparked an internal crisis with a bold call that Joe Biden would beat Donald Trump in the crucial state of Arizona, putting the Democrat on the path to victory.
Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition
Read full article: Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transitionDonald Trump spent his first day as president-elect receiving congratulatory phone calls from his defeated opponent, world leaders and President Joe Biden as he began the process of turning his election victory into a government.
Why AP called the Michigan Senate race for Elissa Slotkin
Read full article: Why AP called the Michigan Senate race for Elissa SlotkinDemocratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin won Michigan’s shotgun-tight race for U.S. Senate, defeating former Republican congressman Mike Rogers in a battle of attrition.
AP VoteCast: Voters who focused on the economy broke hard for Trump
Read full article: AP VoteCast: Voters who focused on the economy broke hard for TrumpPresident-elect Donald Trump tapped into deep anxieties about an economy that seemed unable despite its recent growth to meet the needs of the middle class.
Trump reverted to familiar playbook, sowing doubts about the voting until results showed him winning
Read full article: Trump reverted to familiar playbook, sowing doubts about the voting until results showed him winningPresident-elect Donald Trump and his Republican allies spent months seeding doubt in the integrity of American voting systems and priming supporters to expect a 2024 election riddled with massive and inevitable fraud.
Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy Baldwin
Read full article: Why AP called the Wisconsin Senate race for Tammy BaldwinThe Associated Press declared that Democratic incumbent Tammy Baldwin won reelection to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin after it determined that Republican Eric Hovde wouldn’t be able to take the lead once the remaining untabulated ballots were counted.
With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?
Read full article: With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?Voters had the chance this election to break the highest glass ceiling in American politics by electing Kamala Harris the nation’s first female president.
Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
Read full article: Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential winSpecial counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.
Why AP called Michigan for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Michigan for TrumpDonald Trump’s lead in Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in Detroit’s county and won overwhelmingly in Republican-leaning parts of the state, closing off Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to victory.
Kamala Harris delivers concession speech following election defeat to Donald Trump
Read full article: Kamala Harris delivers concession speech following election defeat to Donald TrumpFaced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris has conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump and is encouraging supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country.
Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim Sheehy
Read full article: Why AP called the Montana Senate race for Republican Tim SheehyRepublican Tim Sheehy shaved Democratic Sen. Jon Tester’s margins in Montana’s populous counties and ran up his lead in the state’s more rural regions.
Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who
Read full article: Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's whoDonald Trump’s presidential win is going to be certified in Congress in January by the candidate he beat, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work
Read full article: Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will workDonald Trump’s impending return to the White House means he’ll want to stand up an entirely new administration from the one that served under President Joe Biden.
Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle company
Read full article: Tesla shares soar more than 14% as Trump win is seen boosting Elon Musk's electric vehicle companyShares of Tesla soared Wednesday as investors bet that the electric vehicle maker and its CEO Elon Musk will benefit from Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
AP VoteCast: Voter anxiety over the economy and a desire for change return Trump to the White House
Read full article: AP VoteCast: Voter anxiety over the economy and a desire for change return Trump to the White HouseA disaffected electorate wanted former President Donald Trump to return to the White House, a blatant rejection of Vice President Kamala Harris and her nearly four years with President Joe Biden.
Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald TrumpThe Associated Press declared that Republican Donald Trump won Wisconsin — and with it, a return to the White House — once it determined that the remaining uncounted votes mostly from the greater Milwaukee area would not be enough to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to overtake Trump for the lead.
Trump isn't first to be second: Grover Cleveland set precedent of nonconsecutive presidential terms
Read full article: Trump isn't first to be second: Grover Cleveland set precedent of nonconsecutive presidential termsOn the list of U.S. presidents, several have been tapped to serve for more than one term, with Donald Trump now joining the group.
AP Race Call: Democrat Nancy Pelosi wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 11th Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Democrat Nancy Pelosi wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 11th Congressional DistrictDemocratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday.
Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Pennsylvania for TrumpDonald Trump reclaimed Pennsylvania by improving his margins across the state, shaving Democratic President Joe Biden’s 2020 win in Philadelphia, expanding his own dominance in rural parts of the state and flipping key suburban counties to the GOP column.
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral vote
Read full article: AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral voteDemocrat Kamala Harris won the electoral vote tied to Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday.
The Latest: Trump to meet Biden at the White House, the president commends Harris for her campaign
Read full article: The Latest: Trump to meet Biden at the White House, the president commends Harris for her campaignDemocrat Kamala Harris conceded the election but urged her supporters to keep fighting for America’s promise following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump.
Why AP called the Texas Senate race for Ted Cruz
Read full article: Why AP called the Texas Senate race for Ted CruzThe Associated Press declared that Republican Sen. Ted Cruz successfully defended his seat against Democratic Rep. Colin Allred based on the incumbent’s competitive showing in the state’s large population centers, bolstered by his overwhelming leads in more conservative rural areas across the state.
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 1st Congressional District in Maine and one electoral vote
Read full article: AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 1st Congressional District in Maine and one electoral voteVoters in Maine’s 1st Congressional District, which is comprised of wealthy coastal communities, delivered an electoral vote to Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Why AP called the Ohio Senate race for Bernie Moreno
Read full article: Why AP called the Ohio Senate race for Bernie MorenoFormer car salesman Bernie Moreno clinched victory after securing a 4 percentage point lead in Ohio’s Senate race, ousting three-term Democrat Sherrod Brown, who was the last in his party elected statewide in what was once a premier electoral battleground.
Why AP called the Maryland Senate race for Angela Alsobrooks
Read full article: Why AP called the Maryland Senate race for Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat Angela Alsobrooks racked up a big lead with Maryland’s large early vote share and kept it close with Republican Larry Hogan among Election Day voters, at the time The Associated Press called the race.
Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firsts
Read full article: Black women notch historic Senate wins in an election year defined by potential firstsFor the first time ever, two Black women have been elected to serve simultaneously in the U.S. Senate.
AP Race Call: Democrat Jared Moskowitz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 23rd Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Democrat Jared Moskowitz wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 23rd Congressional DistrictDemocratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday.
AP Race Call: Republican Aaron Bean wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 4th Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Republican Aaron Bean wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 4th Congressional DistrictRepublican Rep. Aaron Bean won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday.
AP Race Call: Republican Cory Mills wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 7th Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Republican Cory Mills wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 7th Congressional DistrictRepublican Rep. Cory Mills won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday.
AP Race Call: Republican Laurel Lee wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 15th Congressional District
Read full article: AP Race Call: Republican Laurel Lee wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 15th Congressional DistrictRepublican Rep. Laurel Lee won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Florida on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Patricia Kemp.
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins Connecticut
Read full article: AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins ConnecticutVice President Kamala Harris won Connecticut on Tuesday, extending the state's long trend of supporting Democratic presidential candidates and adding seven electoral votes to her tally.
AP Race Call: Independent Bernie Sanders wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Vermont
Read full article: AP Race Call: Independent Bernie Sanders wins reelection to U.S. Senate from VermontIndependent Bernie Sanders won reelection to a fourth term in the U.S. Senate representing Vermont on Tuesday.
Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience
Read full article: Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experienceAfter months of reporting on what polls described as a remarkably close race, news outlets finally have the chance to report on actual results.
AP VoteCast: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigration
Read full article: AP VoteCast: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigrationVoters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces.
Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wins reelection over challenger Charles Whatley
Read full article: Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony wins reelection over challenger Charles WhatleyThe race for Broward County Sheriff has been a tight race between incumbent Gregory Tony and challenger Charles Edward Whatley.
Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote
Read full article: Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to voteIn a new video posted early Election Day, Beyoncé channels Pamela Anderson in the television program “Baywatch” – red one-piece swimsuit and all – and asks viewers to vote.
Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95
Read full article: Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died.
Broward County gears up for Election Day with thousands of workers at over 350 precincts
Read full article: Broward County gears up for Election Day with thousands of workers at over 350 precinctsWith more than 4,000 election workers stationed at over 350 precincts, Broward Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott says the county is ready to deliver a smooth experience for voters on Election Day.
The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majority
Read full article: The Latest: Trump wins North Carolina and GOP reclaims Senate majorityRepublican Donald Trump won North Carolina, capturing one of the seven heavily contested battlegrounds while votes in six other swing states are still being counted.
A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victory
Read full article: A tiny village in India where Kamala Harris has ancestral roots is praying for her victoryAs millions of Americans gear up to cast ballots in U.S. elections, Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, has people rooting for her from thousands of miles away in a tiny south Indian village.
Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election Day
Read full article: Bomb threats in swing states disrupt a mostly smooth Election DayA series of bomb threats across multiple battleground states and baseless claims of wrongdoing by former President Donald Trump disrupted an otherwise smooth Election Day in a tumultuous presidential election.
Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3
Read full article: Abortion rights advocates win in 7 states and clear way to overturn Missouri ban but lose in 3Abortion rights advocates lost on Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota ballot measures but prevailed in seven other states, including Missouri, where an amendment clears the way to undo one of the nation's strictest bans.
On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressed
Read full article: On the night before Election Day, Kamala Harris brings in celebrities. Donald Trump is unimpressedOn the night before Election Day, at campaign events across the country, celebrities turned out in force for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.