Takeaways from 2024 presidential election
CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Joel Payne joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Trump's projected victory in the 2024 presidential race.
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Trump projected to win presidency
CBS News projects former President Donald Trump to win the 2024 presidential election, surpassing the 270 electoral votes needed. Trump won multiple battleground states, including Georgia and Pennsylvania, both of which Biden secured in 2020.
How Congress will look after Election Day
CBS News projects that Republicans have flipped the Senate and could take control of the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has a look at what the makeup of Congress will be as Donald Trump is projected to return to the Oval Office.
Exit poll takeaways after election night
Voters didn't just make their opinions heard at the ballot box, they also shared their thoughts on the country in exit polls. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has a look at some of the trends there.
How Trump's projected win occurred
Donald Trump's projected win comes after a wild campaign cycle that saw indictments, assassination attempts and a change of candidates from the Democrats. CBS News' Robert Costa and John Dickerson have more.
Reasons why voters picked Trump over Harris
Donald Trump's projection to become the 47th president comes after a campaign that saw Kamala Harris portray Trump as a threat to democracy. CBS News' John Dickerson and Robert Costa have more on why voters seemingly didn't buy that argument.
Jason Miller on Trump's projected win
Jason Miller, a senior adviser to Donald Trump, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Trump's projected win as 47th president and what his new term could look like.
World reacts to Trump's election as president
Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are reacting.
Inside Trump's win in Pennsylvania
CBS News projects that Donald Trump won Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes as he retook the White House. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports on how Republicans triumphed in the Keystone State.
Breaking down Trump's win in Georgia
Voters in Georgia gave Trump 16 electoral votes on his way to the White House, CBS News projects. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on how Trump won there.
Analyzing the numbers to Trump's win
Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett examines the data behind Trump's projected win and looks at the key states and voter demographics that shaped the election outcome.
Harris campaign reacts to Trump's victory
As projections indicate a Trump victory, Vice President Harris' team reflects on the campaign outcome. CBS News' Nancy Cordes shares insights from Washington on the campaign's reaction and future plans.
Trump flips key states to reclaim White House
CBS News projects that former President Trump will return to the White House with 276 electoral votes as he surpasses the 270 needed to win. Trump's path to victory included pivotal wins in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin as he flipped states he lost in 2020.
Expert talks election integrity
With long lines and false bomb threats, election officials ensured a safe voting process in 2024. CBS News election law contributor David Becker explains the resilience of the system in the face of challenges.
Trump's agenda with a GOP-led Congress
With Republicans projected to control the Senate and potentially the House, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe break down what a Trump agenda might look like in a united GOP government.
Breaking down Trump's historic win
Donald Trump flipped critical battleground states, including Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Georgia. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto and Chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett break down how these states shifted to deliver Trump the presidency and a Republican-controlled Senate.
Trump projected to win presidency
CBS News projects Donald Trump's return to the White House after key battleground wins and popular vote victory. The historic comeback makes Trump the oldest president-elect and the first since Grover Cleveland to serve non-consecutive terms. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi joins reports from Florida.
Trump addresses supporters before clinching victory
Former President Donald Trump addressed supporters from his election headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Early takeaways from Trump's election win
Donald Trump is returning to the White House after voters elected him the 47th president of the United States. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News special coverage.
Trump wins Georgia, CBS News projects, flipping a battleground state
Georgia is a key battleground state in the 2024 presidential election between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, with 16 electoral votes at stake.
What do Democrats do after Trump elected
Former President Donald Trump has been elected president again and Republicans are making big gains in Congress. Democratic strategist and CBS News political contributor Joel Payne has more on what the Democrats do now.
Trump's election comes after strong criticism
Democrats ran on the argument that Donald Trump is unstable, unhinged and unchecked, claims bolstered by criticisms of Trump from his former White House staffers. But voters felt differently, sending him back to the White House. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.
Donald Trump elected president again
Former President Donald Trump has been elected president once again, CBS News projects. Norah O'Donnell anchored CBS News' special coverage.
Latest on battleground states early Wednesday
CBS News projects former President Donald Trump has won three battleground states --North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down where the remaining battleground states stand early Wednesday as votes continue.
Why Wisconsin's 2024 results are late
As Americans await the 2024 presidential election results, many may be asking: What's holding up Wisconsin's vote count? CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett breaks down the current state of affairs in Wisconsin.
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Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
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Why has the U.K. had 6 prime ministers in less than 10 years?
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Trump admin. proposes admitting thousands more Afrikaners to U.S. as refugees
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Security guard killed in San Diego Islamic Center shooting remembered as a hero
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Eroding ACA enrollment portends higher insurance rates
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Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
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Who's who in Cuba's leadership? Here are the names to know.
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