How many electoral votes does each swing state have? PA, GA, NC called for Trump

As votes are counted and polls close across America, Google Trends data shows that many are wondering which states does their preferred candidate need to win to take the presidency.

How does the Electoral College work?

The electoral college consists of 538 members, one for each U.S. senator and representative.

Man with blowtorch, manifesto arrested at Capitol visitor center: officials

The U.S. Capitol Police arrested a man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and flare gun at the Capitol Visitor Center in D.C. 

How many electoral votes does each state have?

In the race for the White House, a candidate will have to win 270 of the 538 total electoral votes to win the 2024 presidential election.

Bidens host final ‘Hallo-Read’ trick-or-treat event

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.

Harris rallies voters at Ellipse, calls out Trump's divisive politics

Kamala Harris promised that she will put the country before party and herself as she stood before an overflowing crowd near the White House on Tuesday. 

Harris to deliver 'closing argument' speech from National Mall next week

Vice President Kamala Harris is set to make a major “closing argument" speech on the Ellipse in Washington on Tuesday, Oct. 29 — just one week before Election Day. 

Court releases more records in Trump's Jan. 6 criminal case

Trump is charged with obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and conspiracy against the right to vote.

Biden delivers eulogy at Ethel Kennedy memorial service in Washington

Ethel Kennedy was the matriarch of the well-known Kennedy family and founded the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.

Thousands of crime victims march on Capitol Hill, demand more support for survivors

Thousands of crime victims and their families took to Capitol Hill on Tuesday, demanding that lawmakers focus more on the impact violent crime has on victims and their communities. 

Government shutdown averted, budget deal reached in Congress

Congressional leaders have a deal on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months.

Washington Spirit’s Croix Bethune out for the season after injury during Nats' pitch

Washington Spirit's Croix Bethune will be out for the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury while throwing the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game on August 28. 

Suspected stalker follows Atlanta family onto plane at DC airport

An Atlanta woman says and her family were stalked by a person at a D.C. airport with the person even following them onto the flight without a boarding pass.

Who is leading the polls for president in 2024?

With just 90 days to go until the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris announced who would be running on the ticket with her. 

Poll: Democrats rally behind Harris, showing increased satisfaction post-Biden withdrawal

A new poll reveals strong Democratic support for Vice President Kamala Harris as their potential presidential nominee, with about 8 in 10 Democrats expressing satisfaction with her candidacy following President Biden’s withdrawal.