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Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who

Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's presidential win is going to be certified in Congress in January by the candidate he beat, Vice President Kamala Harris .
2 Republican incumbents lose in Georgia House, but overall Democratic gains are limited

2 Republican incumbents lose in Georgia House, but overall Democratic gains are limited

ATLANTA (AP) — Democrats toppled two Republican incumbents in the Georgia state House, but won't narrow the Republican majority as much as they once hoped .

AP Race Call: Democrat Nikki Budzinski wins reelection to U.S. House in Illinois' 13th Congressional District

Democratic Rep. Nikki Budzinski won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Illinois on Wednesday. The freshman congresswoman was once a former senior advisor to Gov. JB Pritzker and worked as a labor union activist.

AP Race Call: Republican Kevin Kiley wins reelection to U.S. House in California's 3rd Congressional District

Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing California on Wednesday, defeating Democrat Jessica Morse.
Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work

Donald Trump's transition starts now. Here's how it will work

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump 's impending return to the White House means he'll want to stand up an entirely new administration from the one that served under President Joe Biden .
Wisconsin's Senate race appears to be close enough to allow for a recount

Wisconsin's Senate race appears to be close enough to allow for a recount

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's hotly contested race for U.S. Senate between Democratic Sen.
Tesla shares soar 14% as Trump win sets stage for Elon Musk's electric vehicle company

Tesla shares soar 14% as Trump win sets stage for Elon Musk's electric vehicle company

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla soared Wednesday following an election that will send Donald Trump back to the White House, an outcome that has been strongly backed by CEO Elon Musk in the closing months of the race.
Tight races emerge in key California congressional districts that could determine House control

Tight races emerge in key California congressional districts that could determine House control

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rival candidates were closely matched Tuesday in a string of hotly contested U.S. House districts in California, where the outcome could be crucial in determining which party controls the chamber next year.
Election takeaways: Trump's decisive victory in a deeply divided nation

Election takeaways: Trump's decisive victory in a deeply divided nation

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump scored a decisive victory in a deeply divided nation.
Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

Competitive Virginia races could play a critical role in the battle for Congress

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson remained locked in a close contest early Wednesday in a U.S. House race in Virginia for the seat being vacated by three-term Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger.