Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

What GOP control of House and Senate could mean for a Trump presidency
A Republican-controlled Congress and former President Donald Trump back in the White House will have long implications for the country.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips
Republicans are projected to clinch control of the Senate after flipping at least two key states and successfully protecting their incumbents.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

Harris will not speak as tearful supporters leave watch party
Vice President Kamala Harris will not be speaking on election night, her campaign co-chair said after midnight.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

WATCH: Explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at L.A. county registrar’s office
An explosive detection dog sniffs for bombs at the Los Angeles County registrar's office on election night.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

Election history: 2 Black women projected to serve in the Senate at the same time
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks are projected to win. It will mark the first time two Black women will serve in the Senate.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

WATCH: Elon Musk spends election night with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Elon Musk tweeted out a photo from Mar-a-Lago, showing Donald Trump huddled around and speaking with Musk and Dana White.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

Sarah McBride will be the 1st openly trans member of Congress, ABC projects
Delaware State Sen. Sarah McBride has become the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, ABC News projects.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

3 states uphold abortion restrictions, 7 others protect abortion access
Measures that would have protected abortion rights at the state level are projected to fail in Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

Exit polls 2024: How the gender gap is playing out in key swing states
The gender gap is considered a key factor in the presidential race. Preliminary exit polls results provide some insight into vote preferences among men and women.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

Capitol Police warn of post-election violence risk, Jan. 6 and inauguration threats
A Capitol Police intelligence assessment obtained by ABC News warns of a heightened threat to government officials and election-related sites.
ABC News: Top Stories Nov 05, 2024

