Trump's 2nd term could bring deportations, tariffs, Jan. 6 pardons and more

Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.

• Nov 9, 2024

Judge declares Biden immigration program for spouses of U.S. citizens illegal

The ruling is a major defeat for the outgoing Biden administration, which argued the policy promoted family unity among mixed-status households.

• Nov 8, 2024

Trump picks Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff

Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.

• Nov 7, 2024

Fed Chair Powell says he won't resign if Trump asks him to step down

Fed Chair Jerome Powell responded with a one-word answer when asked if he'd step down if asked by President-elect Donald Trump.

• Nov 8, 2024

Newsom calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday that they were readying to "protect California values" against the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump.

• Nov 7, 2024

The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.

• Nov 7, 2024

Biden speaks after Harris' loss to Trump: "We accept the choice the country made"

President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.

• Nov 7, 2024

Grassroots organization, Braver Angels, aims to ease election tension, unite voters

Elections can be tense, from standing in line at a polling place to waiting for the results to come in, which can take days and weeks.

• Nov 6, 2024

Key moments of the 2024 campaign in photos

After President-elect Donald Trump's victory, revisit some standout moments that marked the 2024 presidential race.

• Nov 6, 2024

Harris says "when we lose an election, we accept the results"

Donald Trump has won a second term in the White House after surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed for victory, CBS News projected Wednesday morning.

• Nov 7, 2024

Trump's historic comeback comes after indictments and bruising campaign

Former President Donald Trump prevailed in his third presidential bid — after four indictments, one conviction, two Democratic opponents and two assassination attempts.

• Nov 6, 2024

Foreign leaders react as Trump wins 2024 U.S. presidential election

From enthusiasm from Israel's leader to thinly veiled anxiety from some of America's oldest European allies, foreign reaction to Trump's election victory is rolling in fast.

• Nov 7, 2024

Trump addresses supporters before clinching victory

Former President Donald Trump addressed supporters from his election headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida.

• Nov 6, 2024

California 2024 election results map shows county-by-county live count

See a county-by-county breakdown of how California voted for president. Vice President Kamala Harris has won the state's 54 electoral votes, CBS News projects.

• Nov 5, 2024

Kamala Harris wins her home state of California, CBS News projects

Vice President Kamala Harris has won her home state of California, CBS News projects, easily securing the state's 54 electoral votes.

• Nov 6, 2024

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