2024 Election
The latest news on the 2024 U.S. presidential election from Newsweek. Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris in the presidential race on November 5, 2024, after he obtained the majority of electoral votes. Trump garnered significant electoral votes after winning several swing states, including Pennsylvania and Arizona. Live election results are still available on Newsweek's live blog coverage and are compiled below.
What if Trump had been assassinated? An alternate history, according to AI
One year on from the shooting at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Newsweek takes a look at what history might have been like had things gone differently.
Roseanne Barr addresses ABC firing after racist tweet
"They got rid of me for a lot of reasons," the comedian said on a recent podcast.
Attorney for Biden's ex-doctor calls House GOP's move "unprecedented"
House Republicans intensify their investigation into Biden's health and mental fitness during his time in office.
Exclusive: 2024 election results lawsuit advances as documents requested
The lawsuit questions the election results in Rockland County, New York.
Pam Bondi asked to investigate 2024 election results
Bondi has been asked to investigate "credible claims" that an elections service provider breached protocols during the 2024 election.
Fact Check: Did Iran try to assassinate Donald Trump?
As tensions rise after Israeli airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, Prime Minister Netanyahu accused Iran of plotting against the U.S. president.
Judge in 2024 election results lawsuit sets timeline
A lawsuit was filed questioning the election results in Rockland County, New York.
Company behind changes to 2024 election voting machines speaks out
Jack Cobb, the director of Pro V&V, told Newsweek via email that the changes were not "of any significance."
The growing threat of political violence from the left
As Trump's second term deepens America's political divides, experts warn of a new wave of far-left militancy playing out online and, increasingly, in the streets.
2024 election results under scrutiny as lawsuit advances
A judge has ruled that a lawsuit questioning the election results in Rockland County, New York, can proceed to discovery.
Full list of Democratic leaders who've left the party since 2024 election
Several state and federal lawmakers, along with political allies, have switched their party affiliation in recent months.
Elon Musk responds to Trump voter's fury over lack of DOGE votes
A Republican influencer recently went viral after saying the GOP "blew it" by failing to codify DOGE cuts.
How Elon Musk's political donations compare to top 10
The tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally was the top donor in the 2024 election, data shows.
Trump voter saying GOP 'blew it' goes viral
A content creator and former nuclear scientist has gone viral after blasting the Republican Party on social media.
California Democrat accuses Kamala Harris of covering up Biden decline
The alleged "cover-up directly led to a second Donald Trump term," a California gubernatorial candidate warned.
Jake Tapper admits to Megyn Kelly he didn't press Biden on health
Kelly accused the media of protecting the former president and pressed the authors on why their reporting hadn't come out sooner.
Obama coalition "turned into the Trump coalition," analysis says
A younger, more diverse electorate than ever shifted to Trump in 2024, reversing a trend that gave victories to Obama and Biden.
Bernie Sanders calls Democrats a 'threat to Democracy' in podcast interview
On Andrew Schulz's popular show Flagrant, Sanders agreed the party hasn't held a fair primary since 2008 and questioned its impact on democracy.
Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, slams new Jake Tapper book
Tapper's book on Biden's cognitive decline was expected to draw ire from the right, but heated backlash has come from liberals.
Democrats litmus test: what did you know about Biden decline and when
For any of the potential presidential candidates in 2028, the "Biden question" is likely to become an unavoidable line of inquiry.
Did Kamala Harris pay Beyoncé $11m for endorsement? What records show
President Donald Trump has accused the former vice president of paying prominent figures for their support during her 2024 race.
Liberals dismiss Joe Biden's Robert Hur interview audio as "distraction"
Some have dismissed Axios' release of Biden's interview audio as a political "distraction" from controversies surrounding Trump's presidency.
Mary Trump issues "dangerous times" warning over Donald Trump
Mary Trump, the estranged niece of the president, warned that Democrats need to mobilize to counteract this current "dangerous" moment under Trump.
Jake Tapper draws liberal outrage over new Biden book
The book alleges that Biden's inner circle orchestrated a comprehensive effort to obscure the president's deteriorating condition from the public.
Kamala Harris would beat Donald Trump if election held again: poll
Despite her loss in the 2024 presidential race, Harris is viewed by some as a top contender for the 2028 election.
Democratic congressman worries his party is in "denial"
Representative Moulton said he's concerned that members of his party may be in denial about how badly Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election.
The biggest Biden bombshells from Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's new book
Tapper and Thompson's book, "Original Sin," paints a damning portrait of Biden's team covering up his diminished state before the election.
Pete Buttigieg's 2028 chances as he gives update on possible run
Buttigieg said he's following his familiar process of assessment before reaching a decision.
Ex-Biden official rips into former president for recent interviews
Anthony Coley said Biden's interviews are "not helpful" for the Democratic Party after its election loss.
Did Pope Leo XIV vote in the 2024 election? What we know
Robert Prevost's political views have sparked discussion since his election as the new pope.