The Rundown

The presidential election results were certified a week ago on Jan. 6, 2025, confirming President-elect Donald Trump's victory. As his administration prepares to start up next week, Jan. 20, this week will host several more than a dozen Senate confirmation hearings on nominees to join Trump's cabinet. Read the confirmation hearing schedule here via The Associated Press.

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As we near Dec. 17, when Electoral College members will cast their final ballots in the presidential election, elections officials across the country have spent the past week responding to finalized audits and in some cases, challenging the validity of 2024 election results as deadlines approach.

Hello and happy Monday!

While some states are still mopping up the results of the 2024 election, the maneuvering for the 2026 and 2028 races is already beginning. 

Results from the 2024 general election are being finalized, with a majority of races officially or unofficially decided as recounts and certification process finish. However, there are still some states that will conduct another election before the new year.

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Almost a week after Election Day, we know many of the important outcomes heading into 2025. President-elect Donald Trump won the White House and Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate. While Republicans are poised to also take control of the U.S. House, there are more than a dozen races that remain uncalled by The Associated Press as of Monday morning.

It's the day after Election Day: results are not yet finalized, and there are some crucial races yet to be called. But there are some crucial fact we do know, based off of Associated Press projections: former President Donald Trump has won another term in office, and Republicans have gained control of the U.S. Senate.

Happy Election Day Eve!

Former President Donald Trump promised “America’s new golden age” of closed borders and world peace as he rallied a capacity crowd at Madison Square Garden in his home city in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential contest against Vice President Kamala Harris.

Most of the discussion surrounding the 2024 general election is focused on races for federal office, with the presidency and control of Congress on the line. But for voters throughout the country, this year's election will also have major implications for access to abortion, education policy and infrastructure through state legislative races.