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Results are coming in from some of the first battleground states where polls have closed. Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both holding election night parties in New York City.

Illinois voters have approved a constitutional amendment aimed at making sure transportation-related funds aren't used for other purposes.The measure was…

Even with their best opportunities to gain seats in years, Democrats so far have only picked up deep blue Illinois. They narrowly hung on in Nevada, which was Republicans' only offensive opportunity.

California and Washington passed stricter gun control measures, Nebraska and Oklahoma both passed measures backing the death penalty, and Colorado became the sixth state to legalize assisted suicide.

After months of criticism, top congressional Republicans were quick to congratulate Donald Trump's win and promised to work together to enact GOP policy priorities.

NPR’s hit quiz show "Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!" has offered a non-stop diet of political news and humor throughout the campaign.

Large employers must file mass layoffs with the state of Illinois.The biggest job cuts to come are in auto parts manufacturing. According to the most…

The vice president-elect will replace New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, as Trump moves quickly to piece together his administration. Christie will stay on as a vice chairman.

Hillary Clinton joins the exclusive club of men who reached for, but failed to grasp, our nation's highest elected office. From Aaron Burr to Al Gore, here's a look at the company Clinton joins.

After many elections in which they'd been important but not decisive, Latinos thought they'd be able to exert influence in Washington. Instead, their expectations were dashed by a Republican sweep.