Having won a big victory, Donald Trump can claim a mandate. But recent history shows that voters punish politicians who change things too much.

It’s not guaranteed that just because Trump has massive power he will spurn constitutional checks and balances. His past behavior doesn’t have to predict the future. But the lesson of Trump’s business ...

Citizen-led ballot measures triumphed on Tuesday, even as Democrats flopped — and could offer hope of progress in the next Trump era.

Readers discuss university governance and identity politics. Also: An election absence from school; feeling “despairalyzed”; ...

Plus, Trump looms large over Senate Republicans' leadership elections as he starts to fill out his administration.

Republicans will win the US Senate majority, CNN projects, shifting the balance of power in Washington and putting the ...

President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State could have a ripple effect on Florida’s political scene, giving Gov. Ron ...

With many competitive races still not called, NBC News has not yet projected which party will control the House in 2025. But ...

You may also be mourning your future safety. “At the heart of political grief is a sense of despair due to the loss of ...

The last NBC News poll before Election Day shows the race remains as close as ever between Vice President Harris and former ...

Patrick Cotter, defense attorney for a longtime Madigan ally, spent more than three hours cross-examining former ComEd ...

DALLAS — Every little bit counts. “I want to make sure that you all have taken the very first step to register to vote so that you can tap into your power,” said Stephanie Williams, Black ...