How business leaders and other groups are reacting to Trump’s win

Former President Donald Trump, now reelected to a second term, has vowed to enact business-friendly policies, including sharp corporate tax cuts, higher tariffs and swift deregulation. He says he’ll cut the corporate tax rate by 6%, from its current 21%, to 15%, leading to greater profitability for companies. Such a substantial cut would mark the

Asked About Dropping Trump Charges, DOJ Says Policy Is to Not Prosecute Presidents

Special counsel Jack Smith is prosecuting a federal election case against Trump and appealing the Florida documents case that was dismissed. WASHINGTON—Special counsel Jack Smith’s office said the Department of Justice (DOJ) has a longstanding policy not to prosecute a sitting president, in response to a query about whether it will drop its criminal cases

Key moments of the 2024 campaign in photos

CBS News projected early Wednesday that Donald Trump will be the president elect, ending a wild and unprecedented 2024 presidential race. From President Biden’s sudden exit, Vice President Kamala Harris’ late entry and two assassination attempts against former President Donald Trump, the path to this Election Day was historic. Here are some key moments from the

Republican Congressman Holds Seat in Tight California Election 

The second closest congressional race nationwide in 2022 again came down to a slim margin in 2024. Rep. John Duarte (R-Calif.) held off Democrat challenger Adam Gray on Nov. 5 to represent California’s 13th District. Approximately 3,200 votes separated the two candidates, according to unofficial results on Wednesday morning. The contest was a rematch of a tight