Republicans won big in the Senate. A warning lurks in the purple states.

Republicans Carry Ballot Gains to State Houses

The Republicans’ election dominance carried into state legislatures, where the party made gains in Minnesota, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Democrats, though, broke the G.O.P. supermajority ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

State of Congress: Republicans near formal House majority

Politics - Politico - Yesterday

Republicans preparing to reject US election result if Trump loses, warn strategists

Polling experts point to ‘fake polls’ exaggerating his support, with baseless lawsuits alleging fraud already filed. US elections 2024 – live updates Republicans are already laying the ground ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Trump wins Arizona, flipping a swing state Biden won in 2020

President-elect Donald Trump has won Arizona, NBC News projects, putting its 11 electoral votes in his column after he narrowly lost the state to President Joe Biden in 2020.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

Republicans struggle on education ballot measures despite big wins Tuesday night

Republicans had a huge election night, capturing the White House and Senate and possibly keeping the House, but several of their state ballot measures on education issues came up short. From school ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Senators take aim at big private equity landlords as rents soar

With home and apartment rental costs soaring, four Democratic senators are calling for more scrutiny on Wall Street financiers snatching up rental homes.

IMF says global fight against inflation is 'almost won' but warns of rising risks

The IMF projects global headline inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of 2025.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Trump Is Betting Big on Musk’s Swing-State Moonshot

The candidate is leaning on an unusual canvassing effort funded by Elon Musk. If successful, it could usher in a new era when billionaires dominate ground campaigns.

Business - The New York Times - November 6

B1G Time: Ohio State won a battle over Penn State, but the war against its shortcomings on offense continues

As the Buckeyes chase a national title, there are still fixes needed on the offensive side of the ball

Sports - CBS Sports - November 6

Harris, Liz Cheney tour battleground states to reach Republicans down on Trump

Kamala Harris and Liz Cheney held moderated conversations across the "Blue Wall" states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Business - CNBC - October 22

Dan Osborn Is Building a Model for Taking on Republicans in Red States

Nebraska’s Senate race is far closer than anyone predicted.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Democrats and Republicans focus on key Sun Belt states as Election Day approaches

As Election Day nears, Democrats and Republicans are shifting focus to key Sun Belt states like Georgia, Arizona, and North Carolina. Both parties are intensifying efforts with door-to-door ...

Politics - NBC News - October 25

Trump wins North Carolina, holding a key state for Republicans

NBC News projects Trump has fended off Harris in a battleground state where Democrats were newly competitive after Biden ended his re-election bid.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Republican Sam Brown swings away in Nevada Senate debate amid polling deficit

GOP candidate Sam Brown spent Thursday’s Nevada Senate debate taking shots at Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, as he still faces a polling deficit with Election Day creeping nearer.

Republican super PAC makes last-ditch push to swing Nevada Senate race

Republicans are making a last-ditch effort to flip Nevada's Senate seat, optimistic that a strong performance from Donald Trump could boost Republican Senate candidate Sam Brown.

Politics - NBC News - October 24

Republican Deb Fischer holds slight lead over Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate race

Incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer (R) is holding on to a small lead over Independent Dan Osborn in the Nebraska Senate race, according to an independent survey released Monday. The New York Times/Siena ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Republican Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, CBS News projects

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of ...

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Mitch McConnell speaks to reporters after Trump wins election, Republicans retake Senate

Outgoing Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell held a news conference Wednesday where he took questions about Donald Trump's victory in the race for the White House and the gains Republicans made ...

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.