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Donald J. Trump capped an improbable political comeback on promises to turbocharge the economy and deport millions of migrants.
Democrats&#x27; recriminations were swift, but Trump&#x27;s victory was so decisive there may have been little Harris could have done.
Mike Johnson speaks with Donald Trump listening in the background
With Republican victories in the House and Senate, Trump will have a clear path to enact his agenda.
Look back at how election night unfolded, according to NBC News&#x27; politics team.

Public polling understated Trump&#x27;s support in virtually every state, according to an NBC News Decision Desk analysis of the survey data.
Steve Kornacki breaks down the voter shifts that led to Trump&#x27;s victory across the battleground states.
The polls weren’t perfect, but they were more right than wrong.
The NBC News Home Buyer Index shows those with tough housing markets shifted more sharply to the right.
Some evangelicals see Donald Trump’s win as ordained by God, offering “a divine mandate” in his second term.


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&#x27;A sacred obligation&#x27;: How Harris is approaching certifying her own election loss to Trump

The vice president will preside over a joint session of Congress on Monday, four years after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Image: Electoral Votes Counted On Capitol Hill To Certify Presidential Election
Image: Electoral Votes Counted On Capitol Hill To Certify Presidential Election

U.S. sanctions Russian and Iranian entities over attempted election interference

The Treasury Department said Iran and Russia sought to divide Americans through targeted disinformation campaigns in the 2024 elections.
Voters in Ridgewood, Queens, New York on Nov. 5, 2024.
Voters in Ridgewood, Queens, New York on Nov. 5, 2024.

Legal cases, attempted assassinations and a pivotal debate: The biggest political stories of 2024

From legal cases to attempted assassinations, 2024 proved to be a roller coaster in U.S. politics.
Donald Trump, with blood on his ear, raises up a fist while being escorted away by secret service outdoors, American flag flies in the background
Donald Trump, with blood on his ear, raises up a fist while being escorted away by secret service outdoors, American flag flies in the background

Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair

The former Democratic presidential candidate said she believes she can “bring a level of expertise” to the role.
Marianne Williamson.
Marianne Williamson.

Leaders of &#x27;Uncommitted&#x27; and &#x27;Abandon Harris&#x27; movements reflect on Trump&#x27;s victory and early moves

A combination of worry and cautious optimism about Trump — and deep anger at the Democratic Party — pervade the groups.
Pro-Palestinian students protest
Pro-Palestinian students protest

Republican in close N.C. Supreme Court race asks court to throw out 60,000 ballots

The lawsuit is the latest chapter in the long-running saga in the battleground state contest, as Democratic Justice Allison Riggs maintains a 734-vote advantage.
Judge Allison Riggs; Judge Jefferson Griffin of the N.C. Court of Appeals.
Judge Allison Riggs; Judge Jefferson Griffin of the N.C. Court of Appeals.
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How Dave McCormick won 2024&#x27;s closest Senate race — and how he&#x27;ll shape the GOP in Washington

The freshman senator-to-be from Pennsylvania was one of the first Republicans to outline what became the party&#x27;s core strategy against Kamala Harris in the fall.
Dave McCormic smiles
Dave McCormic smiles

Trump says his inaugural will be about unity. It might be a tough sell.

Trump is one of the most divisive figures in American politics, so striking a unifying tone could be difficult.
Donald Trump Is Sworn In As 45th President Of The United States
Donald Trump Is Sworn In As 45th President Of The United States
24d ago

Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown talks of rescuing a &#x27;corporate&#x27; Democratic Party

Brown, who lost re-election in Ohio last month, says he has been approached about running for Democratic National Committee chair and is not ruling out another Senate bid in 2026.
Sherrod Brown speaks
Sherrod Brown speaks

Trump sues Iowa pollster Ann Selzer and Des Moines Register newspaper

Selzer published a poll days before the election that said Kamala Harris was ahead by 3 percentage points. Trump won the state by 13 percentage points.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago on Dec. 16, 2024 in Palm Beach, Fla.
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago on Dec. 16, 2024 in Palm Beach, Fla.

A long-serving Democratic senator reflects on his narrow loss and how Trump took Pennsylvania

In an interview with NBC News, the Pennsylvania senator reflected on his career and said Democrats need to prepare for major fights on taxes and Ukraine.
Sen. Bob Casey Votes In 2024 Election
Sen. Bob Casey Votes In 2024 Election