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The U.S. Capitol, including the House of Representatives, left, are seen on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Washington.

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

The U.S. Capitol, including the House of Representatives, left, are seen on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Washington.

November 14, 2024, 10:31am Politics

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on U.S. government alongside President-elect Donald Trump. Read story

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., walks with reporters on the way to being elected to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov.

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., walks with reporters on the way to being elected to succeed longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov.

November 14, 2024, 9:51am Politics

Just hours after Republican Sen. John Thune was elected as the incoming Senate majority leader on Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump presented him with one of his first tests — an announcement that he intends to nominate controversial Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general. Read story

FILE- President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, share a laugh together during a bilateral meeting at the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, Aug. 26, 2019.

India’s Modi likely to find comfort in Trump’s return and a shared worldview

FILE- President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, share a laugh together during a bilateral meeting at the G-7 summit in Biarritz, France, Aug. 26, 2019.

November 14, 2024, 9:50am Nation & World

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has made many countries anxious and recalculating where they stand with the U.S., but India appears to be welcoming the change that may embolden nationalist leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Read story

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump stands on stage with former first lady Melania Trump, as Lara Trump watches, at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump stands on stage with former first lady Melania Trump, as Lara Trump watches, at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

November 14, 2024, 9:48am Nation & World

After losing the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue. Read story

President Joe Biden arrives to board Air Force One to depart Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, en route to Lima, Peru to join other world leaders at the APEC Summit.

Biden heads to international summits in Peru and Brazil as world leaders brace for Trump presidency

President Joe Biden arrives to board Air Force One to depart Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, en route to Lima, Peru to join other world leaders at the APEC Summit.

November 14, 2024, 9:48am Politics

President Joe Biden begins his six-day visit to Peru and Brazil on Thursday for the final major international summits of his presidency, while world leaders turn their attention to what Donald Trump ‘s return to the White House means for their countries. Read story

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., seated at right, confers with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, the ranking member, as the panel convenes to confirm President Joe Biden&rsquo;s nominees in the closing weeks of the 118th Congress and before Donald Trump takes office, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/J.

Liberals pressure Senate Democrats to confirm more Biden judges while they can

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., seated at right, confers with Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., left, the ranking member, as the panel convenes to confirm President Joe Biden&rsquo;s nominees in the closing weeks of the 118th Congress and before Donald Trump takes office, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/J.

November 14, 2024, 9:47am Politics

Demand Justice, a progressive organization focused on the judiciary, is set to bombard Capitol Hill with a message for the closing weeks of the 118th Congress: Do “whatever it takes” to confirm President Joe Biden’s nominees as a second Donald Trump presidency looms. Read story

Investigation into Chinese hacking reveals ‘broad and significant’ spying effort, FBI says

November 14, 2024, 9:44am Nation & World

A federal investigation into Chinese government efforts to hack into U.S. telecommunications networks has revealed a “broad and significant” cyberespionage campaign aimed at stealing information from Americans who work in government and politics, the FBI said Wednesday. Read story

Suicides in the US military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

November 14, 2024, 9:30am Health

Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to abate, senior defense officials said. The increase is a bit of a setback after the deaths dipped slightly the previous year. Read story