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Donald Trump has completed a paradigm-shattering political comeback, winning the White House in an election shaped more by Americans’ dissatisfaction with the direction of the country than by ...

That scope makes them a powerful tool for understanding the demographic profile and political views of voters in this year’s election. And their findings will eventually be weighted against the ...

Dubbed the “election of a generation,” the 2024 presidential race and its result may very well be adapted for the screen — it feels stranger than fiction, like a TV plot come to life. As ...

What are exit polls? They’re a set of surveys that ask voters whom they voted for, as well as additional questions about their political opinions, the factors they considered in the election and ...

Political science professor Jason Kosnoski from the University of Michigan-Flint explained why America has the Electoral College and how the results can differ from the popular vote.

As thousands of them ventured inside Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, a few discussed politics and whether the superstar influenced their opinions this presidential election. Swift herself didn't make ...

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Donald Trump has pulled off an astounding political comeback and regained the White House as he's declared the winner of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. He becomes the first president in ...

That could be bad news for the health of the political system since distrust in American election integrity is higher than at any other point since researchers began measuring it. That is largely ...

But with a finely split political scene, it's tricky to deal with the 'fiscal incontinence' issues that have dogged the US budget for some time. New laser technology is helping border security to ...

Good morning! It’s Election Day, and we want to hear from you. Send (news) tips to your guest host at [email protected]. Today’s edition: A new study suggests the federal government ...