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The Latest: Republicans win House majority of 218 seats

Nov. 13, 2024 22:39 PM EST

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on both chambers of Congress and the White House. Republicans gained control of the Senate last week. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from...

Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far

Nov. 13, 2024 20:06 PM EST

President-elect Donald Trump is starting to fill key posts in his second administration, putting an emphasis so far on aides and allies who were his strongest backers during the 2024 campaign. Here's a look at whom he has selected so far. Marco Rubio, secretary of...

Today in History: August 27, catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa

Aug. 27, 2024 00:01 AM EDT

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 27, the 240th day of 2024. There are 126 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 27, 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa erupted with a series of cataclysmic explosions. The explosions (which could be heard 3,000 miles away) and...