Trump rout vaults GOP to wins across the country

November 6, 2024

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The winds are turning toward Republicans in the House race.

With results announced in the most battleground districts one day after voting ended, the close race for control of the House of Representatives in the next Congress appears to be trending in Republicans' favor. The race for the gavel is still too close to be officially decided, with dozens of races yet to be finalized, but momentum is clear as more votes were counted and the battleground shrunk on Wednesday. had moved to the Republican side. …

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Texas Republicans win big: 5 things you need to know

In the end, it didn't come close at all. On election night, Texans handed a landslide victory to the Republican Party that controls the state, especially its dominant MAGA faction. Vice President Harris' 2020 statewide performance was much worse than President Biden's, so Democrats' hopes quickly evaporated. In addition to a decisive defeat for Democratic Senate challenger Colin Allred, the party failed to make a final reversal…

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countdown

Upcoming news themes and events we're watching:

44 days Until Congress partially shuts down the government if it doesn't act on spending.
75 days Until President-elect Trump's second inauguration.

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Harris calls President Trump to congratulate him on election victory

Vice President Harris called President-elect Trump the night before to congratulate him on his victory, a senior aide to Vice President Harris confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The aide said Harris discussed the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and becoming a president for the American people. Campaign chairwoman Jen O'Malley Dillon said in a letter to staff that Harris told Trump “we intend to work with President Biden to ensure a peaceful transfer.” .

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Who is Susie Wiles that President Trump thanked in his victory speech?

Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump's campaign co-chair and longtime political strategist, took to the stage early Wednesday morning to thank President Trump, hours before he was officially expected to win the 2024 presidential election. He was one of the people mentioned. “Susie likes to be in the background. I'll tell you, Ice Baby. We call her Ice Baby,” Trump said. “Susie likes to be behind the scenes. She…

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all over the country

Local and state headlines about campaigns and elections:

Abortion, marijuana reform failure Increase DeSantis' political influence (tampa bay times)
Missouri's election had few surprises other than maybe banana and power rangers (After being sent to St. Louis)
South Texas continues Dramatic change to TrumpRepublican Party (texas tribune)

what we are reading

Election news reported by other news outlets:

how trump won (time)
With Trump's re-election, Far-reaching impacts of climate change (Axios)
What I learned From watching election TV at night (The obsession of the daily beast)

elsewhere today

Current main stories on The Hill:

5 points that helped Trump win his second White House victory

Former President Trump made an unusual comeback early Wednesday, defeating Vice President Harris in an unprecedented battle for the White House, becoming the first president in more than 100 years to win non-consecutive terms. This comeback is noteworthy for a number of reasons. The political career of the 45th president… read more