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Donald Trump’s transition starts now. Here’s how it will work
The president-elect now has a 75-day transition period to build out his team before Inauguration Day arrives on Jan. 20. Here's what to expect.
2 months ago
Republicans take U.S. Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
Vote counting in some races could go on for days, and control of the House is too early to call.
2 months ago
Election takeaways: Trump’s decisive victory in a deeply divided nation
With votes still being counted, he could become the first Republican in two decades to win the popular vote.
2 months ago
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed
Trump's agenda would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers. Here's a look at what he has proposed.
2 months ago
WHYY News Special Coverage: Live radio show featured developments on election night
WHYY News' special radio program featured developments on Election Day 2024 and an overview of the important races in the Philadelphia region.
2 months ago
Listen 53:12Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Trump is the first former president to return to power since Grover Cleveland regained the White House in the 1892 election.
2 months ago
Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: ‘Stop talking about it’
Trump had previously indicated that he would back Florida's abortion measure — but then changed his mind and said he would vote against it.
2 months ago
When will mail-in and absentee ballots be counted?
It will likely take some time after Election Day before the results from mail ballots are fully known.
2 months ago
Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the U.S.
Major questions loom about the timing of the results, the makeup of the electorate, the influx of misinformation and even the possibility of political violence.
2 months ago
2024 general election results: President, U.S. Senate, U.S. House
See full results and maps from the 2024 general election, including races for president, the U.S. Senate and House, and beyond.
2 months ago
How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular?
Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed.
2 months ago
Trump wants the presidential winner to be declared on election night. That’s highly unlikely
One reason why we are unlikely to know the winner quickly on election night is that GOP lawmakers in two key swing states have refused to change laws that delay the count.
2 months ago
Trump vows to use local police to deport migrants. Could he do it?
Trump says he would use local law enforcement to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. But this tactic is unpopular with many sheriffs in border counties.
3 months ago
The race for the Senate: Here are the top races to watch
Republicans are favored to take control of the chamber thanks to a 2024 map of races that tilts disproportionately in the GOP’s favor. Here are the races to watch.
3 months ago
Trump and Harris are in Reading, Pa., today, thanks to a bad joke about Puerto Rico
The candidates are both spending time on the last day of the campaign in Reading — a majority-Latino city — where that bad joke about Puerto Rico has resonated.
3 months ago