“More than 42 million people watched coverage of the 2024 elections across 18 live TV networks Tuesday night, marking a 25% drop from the 56.9 million who watched live in 2020, according to Nielsen ratings,” Axios reports.

Tom Nichols: “In the end, a majority of American voters chose Trump because they wanted what he was selling: a nonstop reality show of rage and resentment. Some Democrats, still gripped by the lure of wonkery, continue to scratch their heads over which policy proposals might have unlocked more

“President Joe Biden spoke to former President Donald Trump on the phone Wednesday to congratulate him on winning the presidency,” ABC News reports. “Biden invited Trump to meet with him at the White House.”

“Republicans’ decisive Senate takeover has transformed what was once a body full of traditionalists who viewed Donald Trump with skepticism and even some disdain into a compliant and loyal chamber full of allies ready to advance his agenda,” the New York Times reports. “Gone is the uncertainty and

If you’re like me, it’s probably taken you much of the day to try to understand what comes next after Donald Trump’s decisive victory last night. I’m still working it through, but here are some initial thoughts: Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no