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How Trump won a second term as president in 2024

Trump’s overall closing focus on the economy and immigration ultimately resonated with enough Americans — more than the message delivered by Harris, who called for unity and warned that Trump was a “petty tyrant” who was obsessed with revenge.

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The next Congress will face an urgent to-do list. But how productive will it be?

The 118th Congress is on track to be the least productive in modern history. If Washington enters a new season of divided government next year, as seems likely, Congress could get even less done.

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Netanyahu could take steps to end wars after Trump's win, Middle East officials say

Officials throughout the Middle East welcomed Donald Trump’s victory — amid anticipation and anxiety across the region over how he could change the course of the wars raging from Gaza to Lebanon and beyond.

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Trump wins a second term. And, Republicans reclaim Senate control

Former President Donald Trump has won a second presidential term. The GOP now controls the Senate, while control of the House remains too close to call. And, 10 states voted on reproductive rights.

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Montanans vote to codify abortion access in the state constitution

Despite opposition from Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte, and others, Montanans vote to protect reproductive rights in the state constitution.

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Most states that considered abortion rights amendments approved them

Ten states considered adding language guaranteeing abortion rights in their state constitutions during this year’s elections. Voters in seven of the states approved the ballot questions. Three rejected them.

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Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House

Becoming just the second president to be defeated and then reelected to a subsequent term, former President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Harris and will be the 47th president.

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Arizona voters pass constitutional amendment guaranteeing abortion access

Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban is expected to fall once the new constitutional amendment goes into effect. But there are dozens of other laws on the books regulating abortion.

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Nebraska voters opt to keep 12-week abortion ban in place

Nebraska voters faced opposing abortion proposals on the ballot and chose to keep the state’s current law and enshrine it into the constitution.

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Nevadans take first step to protecting abortion in state constitution

The proposal would guarantee abortion access until fetal viability and to protect the life of the pregnant person. It will need to pass again in 2026 to be fully approved.

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Arizona voters approve GOP-backed immigration measure

It’s already illegal under federal law to cross into the United States outside of legal ports of entry. The Arizona measure would allow local police to arrest undocumented migrants.

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South Dakota rejects effort to protect reproductive rights in the state constitution

South Dakota voters rejected an abortion rights amendment to the state constitution, according to a call by the Associated Press. Anti-abortion groups called the proposal ‘too extreme.’

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Trump declares victory in White House race, ahead of AP call

Flanked by family and staff, Trump spoke to a convention center ballroom crowd in West Palm Beach after Fox News had projected that he had won — but before the Associated Press called the race.

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Trump wins Pennsylvania, delivering harsh blow to Harris campaign

Securing the state’s 19 electoral votes is a major victory for Trump and a major blow to Vice President Harris.

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Former DACA recipient wins New Mexico legislative seat, making history

Cindy Nava came to the U.S. when she was 7 years old. She says she ran for the Albuquerque-area seat to boost political representation of the state's Hispanic-majority population.

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Trump clinches a key victory in swing state Georgia

Former President Donald Trump has won Georgia and its 16 electoral votes, according to a race call by the Associated Press.

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Republicans will control the U.S. Senate

Republicans have successfully flipped control of the Senate, which Democrats currently control 51-49.

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Trump has won 2 Sunbelt states. Now, the 'Blue Wall' is Harris' best shot

Harris' narrowing path to electoral victory appears to come down to the "Blue Wall" states of Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

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Two Black women will serve together in the Senate for the first time

Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware, both Democrats, won their Senate races on Tuesday — doubling the number of Black women who have been elected to the chamber.

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Democrat Bob Ferguson wins Washington governor's race

Washington state elects Bob Ferguson as governor. Ferguson, a Democrat, rose to national prominence as the state attorney general, suing the Trump administration nearly 100 times.

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Bernie Moreno clinches Ohio Senate seat in big win for Republicans

It is a major victory for Republicans and a serious blow to Democrats’ efforts to maintain their majority in the Senate.

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Missouri voters back amendment to end abortion ban

Missouri’s current law bans abortion with almost no exceptions and this amendment would allow abortion to about 24 weeks of pregnancy.

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Trump wins North Carolina in sharp blow to Harris campaign

It is a crucial win for the former president, who carried the state twice before.

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Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins the race for governor in New Hampshire over Democrat Joyce Craig in what was described as the most competitive race for governor in the country this year.

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Republican Kelly Ayotte wins New Hampshire governor

Republican Kelly Ayotte wins the race for governor in New Hampshire over Democrat Joyce Craig in what was described as the most competitive race for governor in the country this year.

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Colorado voters protect same-sex marriage, California and Hawaii still voting

In Colorado, voters have passed Amendment J, repealing a ban on same-sex unions passed in 2006, according to a call by The Associated Press.

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Harris wins California and its 54 electoral votes. All eyes are on swing states

The Associated Press has called California for Vice President Kamala Harris, giving her a sizeable influx of electoral votes.

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Colorado voters move to put existing abortion laws into state constitution

Already a regional hub for abortion access, the vote is an example of states that are trying to strengthen their laws for reproductive rights.

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New York votes to put abortion rights in the state constitution

Abortion rights are part of a sweeping amendment preventing various forms of discrimination.

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Sarah McBride becomes the first openly transgender person elected to Congress

Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride is once again making history — she will be the first openly transgender person to serve in the U.S. Congress.

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