US presidential election news & discussions

Kamala Harris officially certified Donald Trump's election win, marking the end of her presidential campaign. The event was met with applause from both parties, contrasting the chaos of the previous election's certification.

Congress certified Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election without incident, contrasting the chaos of the Capitol riot four years prior. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the process, accepting her loss without objections from Democrats.

Luke Broadwater reflects on the January 6 Capitol attack, noting the injuries to police, the changes in security protocols, and the significant legal repercussions for over 1,500 defendants, highlighting the lasting impact on American democracy.

President-elect Trump plans to replace Colleen Shogan, the National Archives leader, following concerns raised by her predecessor regarding his handling of classified documents and presidential records.

In response to the 2021 violence, Congress passed bipartisan legislation in 2022 that restricts lawmakers' ability to object to state electoral votes and clarifies the vice president's limited role in the process.

President Biden emphasized the importance of remembering the January 6 attack, arguing that Trump's actions disqualify him from office. Vice President Harris reaffirmed her commitment to uphold constitutional duties during the 2024 election certification.

During the election certification, Trump remained at Mar-a-Lago, promoting the discredited notion that the 2020 election results could have been legally challenged, while screening a film about John Eastman's controversial legal theories.

Special counsel Jack Smith has requested the U.S. Court of Appeals to remove Trump as a co-defendant in the classified documents case, following a dismissal of the indictment by Judge Aileen M. Cannon. Attorney General Garland plans to release any special counsel report with redactions.

A New York judge has denied Donald Trump's request to block his sentencing for 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Trump, the first former president convicted of a crime, is set to be sentenced on January 10, just before his inauguration.

Congress has officially certified Donald Trump's electoral college victory over Kamala Harris, marking the transition to his second presidency. Key appointments include Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Pam Bondi for Attorney General, alongside plans for significant policy changes.

In a dramatic turn, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 election to Donald Trump, echoing President Biden's role in certifying Trump's previous victory. This election marks a significant setback for female candidates and solidifies Republican control in Congress.

Congress has certified the election results, marking a significant moment four years after the January 6 attack. President-elect Trump is making key Cabinet selections, including controversial figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and plans for new tariffs.