The Summary After an election in which abortion rights were a major issue, focus is turning to the policy changes Donald Trump could make as president. Trump has said that he wouldn’t sign a federal abortion ban and that states should decide their own policies. But experts pointed to ways a new Trump administration could restrict abortion nationwide without explicitly banning it. President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in an election in which abortion rights were a heavy focus raises major questions about what might come next for abortion access in the U.S. During the final stages of his campaign, Trump said he thought states should determine their own abortion policies. But his position on the issue has varied widely — in a March interview, he signaled ...

There’s something about an election that is both cleansing — especially for my pre-Election Day email inbox — and, most importantly, clarifying. It’s also the ultimate test of lots of theories of the case — all sorts of them. Which gender gap would matter more? Which side had the best campaign tactically? Which one had the better message? How much does the basic fundamental rule of politics — the perceived state of the economy — trump everything? What matters more: class or identity? Small shifts of the electorate, which turn defeats into victories and vice versa, can either shatter or cement various pieces of conventional wisdom based on the various theories of what moves the electorate in one direction or the other. Note: Thank you for visiting our website! We strive to keep you in...

Rafael was moving west across the Gulf of Mexico on Friday morning as the first major hurricane in the Gulf in November for almost 40 years, bringing the threat of life-threatening conditions to the southern United States coastline. Forecasters said the storm could cause dangerous surf and riptides across the whole Gulf region in the coming days, after causing havoc in Cuba where millions are still without power. As of 4 a.m. ET, Rafael was 585 miles east of the mouth of the Rio Grande with sustained wind speeds of 120 mph, making it a Category 3 hurricane, moving west at a rate of 9 mph, the National Hurricane Center said. Rafael is now tied with Hurricane Kate in 1985 as the strongest storms recorded in the Gulf. The storm is expected to weaken throughout the weekend, ...

LONDON — Donald Trump ’s return to power could dramatically alter the course of the wars raging in the Middle East and Europe . From the rubble of Israel’s deadly military campaigns in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon to the battlefields of eastern Ukraine where Russian forces are advancing, the United States’ election has for months hung over these conflicts involving allies dependent on support from Washington. Celebrations quickly rang out in Israel on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu among the first world leaders to congratulate Trump on what he labeled “history’s greatest comeback” — a jubilant reaction that may fuel concerns of further escalation as the country presses its offensive in northern Gaza and prepar...

Coverage on this live blog has ended. For the latest news, click here. What to know about the 2024 election results President-elect Donald Trump, fresh on the heels of his victory in the election , is already working on staffing up his next administration. His team announced a key hire today, saying campaign co-chair Susie Wiles will be White House chief of staff . President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Rose Garden in his first public remarks since the election and vowed a peaceful transfer of power on Jan. 20. He also encouraged supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris not to lose hope, telling them that while “setbacks are unavoidable, giving up is unforgivable.” Harris conceded the...

WASHINGTON — A Jan. 6 rioter who was the subject of right-wing conspiracy theories suggesting he was a plant who worked with law enforcement was sentenced to eight years in prison Thursday, among the longest prison sentences given in connection with the U.S. Capitol attack. Zachary Alam , who wore a red “Make America Great Again” hat under a black and tan fur-lined hat on Jan. 6, 2021, was often at the front of the mob during the attack and entered the building through a broken window. Once he was inside, he assaulted officers and smashed windows leading into the House Speaker’s Lobby just before another Donald Trump supporter was shot, prosecutors said. He was convicted of eight felonies and several misdemeanors in September after a jury trial. At his sentencing hearing ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Democrats were counting on fed-up women to elect America’s first female president. Instead, dissatisfied men helped return Donald Trump to power. The president-elect's two eldest sons helped him pick a running mate who once decried “childless cat ladies,” while his youngest son, Barron, encouraged his father’s pivot to podcasts in an effort to reach other young men, a typically reliable Democratic voting bloc that split evenly this year. “I think the gender gap is going to be the story of the next 20 years. Truly,” Democratic strategist Caitlin Legacki said. “There are a lot of men who feel like they’re being left behind, that society doesn’t have a place for them. And if we don’t want a civil war breaking out along gender lines, we’ve got to figure tha...

Whether you’re cleaning up after kids and pets or maintaining a tidy home , a quality vacuum is essential, no matter your living situation. “Vacuuming your home on a weekly basis is one of those household tasks that requires relatively minimal effort and instantly makes your home look cleaner,” says Caroline Solomon , a New York City-based home organizing expert. To help you find the best vacuum for your space, I consulted with four experts in home cleaning to discuss different types of vacuums and how to shop for one. I also rounded up their recommendations for the best vacuums to shop, as well as NBC Select staff favorites for small homes, large homes, homes with pets and more. SKIP AHEAD How I picked the best vacuums |...