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Donald J. Trump capped an improbable political comeback on promises to turbocharge the economy and deport millions of migrants.
Democrats' recriminations were swift, but Trump's victory was so decisive there may have been little Harris could have done.
Mike Johnson speaks with Donald Trump listening in the background

Trump, GOP take full control

With Republican victories in the House and Senate, Trump will have a clear path to enact his agenda.

Election night, as it happened

Look back at how election night unfolded, according to NBC News' politics team.

Public polling understated Trump'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'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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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.
6d ago

How Dave McCormick won 2024's closest Senate race — and how he'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'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
7d ago

Outgoing Sen. Sherrod Brown talks of rescuing a 'corporate' 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
11d ago

Trump's victory sets up fight for the House on his turf in 2026

Republicans say Trump’s victory sets the table with opportunities to expand their majority in 2026. Democrats believe their downballot wins outline a playbook to flip the chamber.
Capitol dome.
Capitol dome.

DNC chair candidates say the party needs to do a postmortem of the 2024 election

NBC News interviewed the four men competing to be the next head of the Democratic Party about their plans to move beyond the losses of the last election.
WisDems Chair Ben Wikler;
WisDems Chair Ben Wikler;

N.C. elections board denies GOP effort to toss 60,000 votes in close Supreme Court race

The ruling means Democrat Allison Riggs maintains her narrow advantage in the battleground state contest over Republican Jefferson Griffin, who may appeal the decision.
A side by side split image of Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin
A side by side split image of Allison Riggs and Jefferson Griffin

Democratic governors could be the party's future — and how they react to Trump could set the tone

At their annual meeting, Democratic governors warned against letting Trump and his administration set the agenda as the party looks for a way forward.
Phil Murphy, left, and Donald Trump
Phil Murphy, left, and Donald Trump

Trump will 'most likely' pardon Capitol rioters on Day 1, says Jan. 6 committee should be jailed

The president-elect also said in an exclusive interview with “Meet the Press” that he won’t request a special prosecutor to investigate outgoing President Joe Biden.
President-elect Donald Trumps sits down for an interview with Kristen Welker on "Meet The Press"
President-elect Donald Trumps sits down for an interview with Kristen Welker on "Meet The Press"