Election 2024
Trump Wins the White House in Political Comeback
The victory validates his bare-knuckle approach to politics. The results cap a historically tumultuous and competitive election season.
Wisconsin
Why AP Called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump
The AP declared Trump the winner of Wisconsin’s 10 electoral votes at 5:34 a.m. ET. Trump had already won Pennsylvania.
American Energy
3-Term Democratic Lawmaker Seeks to Hold Senate Seat in Montana
Tester has supported bringing broadband to rural areas, while sometimes opposing Democratic proposals to tighten energy industry rules.
Election 2024
Federal Agencies Say Russia and Iran Ramping Up Voter Influence Campaigns
Russian actors 'are manufacturing videos and creating fake articles to undermine the legitimacy of the election,' the agencies said.
Nevada
Nevada Senate Race Unusually Quiet for a Battleground State
Rosen has positioned herself on issues like broadband internet access and a high-speed rail connection with Southern California.
Election 2024
Elon Musk’s $1M-a-Day Voter Sweepstakes Can Proceed, Judge Says
State court judge ruled after Musk’s lawyers said the winners are paid spokespeople and not chosen by chance.
Election 2024
Here's What to Watch as Election Day Approaches
Harris would become the first female president in the U.S.'s 248-year history. Trump would become the first person convicted of a felony elected to the presidency.
AI
AI Models Generating Misleading Responses in Spanish, Say Voting Groups
AI models generate election-related falsehoods in Spanish more frequently than they do in English.
Election 2024
News Outlets are Conscious of the Need to Explain Election Reporting
The AP expects to make calls this year in 6,832 individual races, from the president to local elections and ballot measures.
Election 2024
Ping! Blowing Up Your Phone with Political Texts in Campaign's Last Days
In the last days of the campaign, the pinging of phones can be relentless.
Election 2024
Lawsuit Against Musk's $1M-a-Day Giveaway to Voters Moves to Federal Court
Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk's $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court
Election 2024
Associated Press: The World's Single Largest Act of Journalism
There is no federal body that counts the vote or shares results. This is why the AP stepped in to fill that void in the 1800s.
Election 2024
Judge Sets Thursday Hearing on Elon Musk's $1M-a-Day Sweepstakes
Backing Donald Trump, America PAC awards prizes to registered voters in swing states who sign Musk's pledge.
Election 2024
A Responsibility for The Press: Combatting Misinformation
News outlets are putting plans in place to combat false election night stories.
Election 2024
Chinese Hackers Targeted Phones of Trump, Vance and Harris Campaign
China is believed by U.S. intelligence officials to be taking a neutral stance in the race and is instead focused on down-ballot races.
Election 2024
Russia Behind Viral Disinformation Targeting Walz, Intelligence Official Says
China and Iran also have sought to influence the U.S. election using online disinformation.
