On Politics

Thu Nov 7 2024

Rebecca Morin | Senior National News Reporter

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Hello all. It's Rebecca Morin, senior national news reporter at USA TODAY. I actually got some sleep last night (but I for sure need some more coffee to keep going.)

What to expect when you're expecting a GOP trifecta

Donald Trump won back the White House. Republicans took hold of the Senate. And the GOP is on the path to retain control of the House of Representatives. From swift appointments of Trump's Cabinet choices to major changes in policy (think taxes, health care and immigration) Republicans in Congress are likely to use their leverage to advance Trump's priorities with few road blocks from Democratic minority. Read more.

•	Races are still being called. Here are the remaining competitive races to watch.
•	Follow along for live updates of the 2024 election as dozens of House races have not been decided.

Biden assures peaceful transfer of power

President Joe Biden vowed Thursday to ensure a peaceful transfer of power after Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election. And four years after Trump famously refused to concede his loss to Biden, the president assured Americans that he does accept the result. Read more.

Harris concedes

Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the race on Wednesday, speaking with supporters at Howard University, her alma mater. And now, Democrats have to focus on rebuilding after the vice president's loss.

Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris react as she is seen in a screen conceding the 2024 presidential election at Howard University on Nov. 6, 2024.

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A politics pit stop

•	How Trump's win compares with the past 10 presidential victories
•	Six questions about the 2024 election results, from Trump legal cases to polls, answered
•	Watch: What to expect in a Trump economy in the US
•	Trump's presidential election win and what it says about the future of cancel culture
•	Watch: Where Trump's federal cases stand after his Election Day win

Revenge tour? Trump's campaign threats raised questions of retribution-focused presidency

Throughout the campaign trail, Trump made incendiary comments about his political opponents and warned of retribution. So now, is it payback time? Those close to the president-elect are downplaying Trump's comments. But some longtime Trump observers are skeptical of that message. Read more.

On Politics asks, you responded: Your reactions to the 2024 election

I asked in Wednesday's edition what readers' thoughts were on the results of the presidential election. And many of you responded. Some expressed fear, anger and sadness. Others said they were hopeful and happy with the results. Here are a couple of responses:

One reader, Jackie Wolf, who said she's a conservative Republican who voted for Donald Trump, said she believes Trump will bring down high prices and "ensure respect" of the United States on the world stage.

"I was praying and I said 'Jesus you know who I want to be President, but I can't see down the road. I know You know all things, so I ask for your will to be done in this election.' I find out I was in tune with Christ for this election," Wolf said.

But another reader, Sandra Sundheimer of Louisville, Kentucky, expressed concern over the results and fears another Trump presidency. While she didn't notice any signs that Trump could win, Sundheimer said Trump seems to always be undercounted in polling.

"(I'm) very worried about what will happen to our country under a Trump presidency with no guard rails," she said.

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