2024 Election

Trump nominates former NFL player Scott Turner as housing and urban development secretary

November 22, 2024 8:08pm CST

Trump said on Friday he has picked NFL veteran Scott Turner to serve as housing and urban development secretary.

Trump to nominate Scott Bessent as treasury secretary

November 22, 2024 6:26pm CST

Scott Bessent was a key economic policy adviser and fundraiser for the Trump campaign.

Taylor Swift, Elon Musk, Dak Prescott among write-in votes for president in Denton County

November 21, 2024 1:07pm CST

Some Denton County voters used the write-in option to throw their support behind other politicians, while others voted for celebrities and fictional characters.

Veteran pollster Ann Selzer ending election polling after 'big miss' in Iowa survey

November 18, 2024 9:00am CST

Veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer is moving on to "other ventures" after her final election poll in Iowa inaccurately showed Harris ahead of Trump.

Why Texas Latinos voted for Donald Trump | Texas: The Issue Is

November 17, 2024 3:48pm CST

Republicans say they must act immediately to make sure the staggering shift away from Texas Democrats is permanent.

Republicans gain control of presidency, House and Senate

November 14, 2024 6:49am CST

With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.

Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency

November 13, 2024 10:05pm CST

The last time they had power, the GOP passed a number of key pieces of legislation and helped reshape the Supreme Court.

House balance of power: GOP keeps majority

November 13, 2024 10:02pm CST

Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.

Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump nominates him for Attorney General

November 13, 2024 6:38pm CST

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.

U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to mandatory recount: officials

November 13, 2024 4:26pm CST

The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania will now go to a recount, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced.

Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State

November 13, 2024 4:00pm CST

Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State. 

Biden, Trump meet at the White House for transition talks

November 13, 2024 3:52pm CST

Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump returned to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.

Live House election results: What GOP needs for majority

November 12, 2024 8:54pm CST

As of Tuesday, Republicans had won 216 seats to Democrats’ 206, according to election results by the Associated Press.

Here it is: The final 2024 electoral map

November 12, 2024 9:09am CST

President-elect Donald Trump had a historic comeback in the 2024 election after losing four years ago to President Joe Biden. Here's a look at the final 2024 electoral map.

How many House seats are still undecided? GOP close to majority

November 12, 2024 6:10am CST

Many undeclared seats for the House were in the western U.S. or in swing districts. Here’s a look at what’s already flipped, and what’s left to be called.