Politics Jan 16 Democrats’ future crisis: The biggest states that back them are shrinking By Jonathan J. Cooper, Kevin S. Vineys, Associated Press
Politics Jan 07 WATCH: Trump won’t rule out use of military force to seize Panama Canal and Greenland in first remarks since vote certification President-elect Donald Trump also said he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America," saying that has a “beautiful ring to it.”… By Will Weissert, Zeke Miller, Associated Press
Politics Jan 06 WATCH: Congress certifies Trump reelection with electoral vote count The proceedings unfolded Monday without violence or mayhem, in stark contrast to the Jan. 6, 2021, violence as a mob of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol. By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Matt Brown, Associated Press
Politics Dec 17 Watch 5:29 Electoral College meets to officially cast votes for president The election may have ended over a month ago, but Tuesday marks the day Donald Trump’s victory becomes official. Across the country, hundreds of presidential electors gathered in their states to cast their Electoral College votes, an often ceremonial but… By Geoff Bennett, Saher Khan, Ali Schmitz
Politics Nov 05 An Electoral College check-in With most polls now closed, all eyes turn to the battleground states as the presidential race is still too early to call. Former President Donald Trump picked up North Carolina’s 16 electoral votes and has a current lead… By Joshua Barajas
Nov 05 13 states gained or lost electoral votes since 2020 By News Desk The most recent U.S. census was conducted in 2020, and more than a dozen states lost or gained their congressional districts and – along with them – electoral votes. (Reminder: Each state’s electoral votes are determined by adding the state’s… Continue reading
Nov 05 270 votes is the number needed to win the White House By News Desk Remember, the presidential election isn’t decided by the national popular vote; it’s decided when one candidate gains a majority of Electoral College votes. There are 538 electoral votes available. To be elected president, a candidate needs to win 270 of… Continue reading
Nov 04 Watch 5:03 Breaking down the paths to Electoral College victory for both Harris and Trump By Lisa Desjardins, Shrai Popat On election eve, both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are using the final hours of campaigning to make their message clear in key battlegrounds. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the various paths to victory for both candidates. Continue watching
Jul 17 Watch 7:55 Dick Gephardt discusses bipartisan group opposing third-party presidential candidates By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Matt Loffman A new bipartisan organization is opposing the effort by the group No Labels to run a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential race. That's with concerns growing among Democrats and Republicans opposed to Donald Trump's candidacy that a third-party candidate… Continue watching
Sep 21 House passes electoral law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House has passed legislation to overhaul the rules for certifying the results of a presidential election as lawmakers accelerate their response to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection and Donald Trump's failed attempt to remain in power. Continue reading