Truthout
2024 Election

Elon Musk Spent Over a Quarter of a Billion Dollars to Help Elect Trump
A total of 14 billionaires will be in the Trump White House, a number that could go up depending on future appointments.

The GOP Will Have One of the Narrowest House Majorities Seen in US History
Republicans’ narrow majority in the House is yet another sign that there is no mandate for Trump or the GOP.

GOP Gerrymandering in NC “Tipped the Scales” of Congress, Outgoing Lawmaker Says
“The MAGA Republicans in Raleigh … didn’t care about reflecting the will of the people,” Rep. Wiley Nickel wrote.

Cornel West: We Must Keep Our Souls Intact as We Organize Under Trump Again
“Trump is American gangsterism crystallized, honest about itself, unashamed and bold,” says West.

Trump Transition Can Raise Unlimited Funds From Private Donors, Per Agreement
The agreement could potentially allow donors to pay for access to Trump.

Trump Claims He Has a Presidential Mandate. The Data Says Otherwise.
Trump's popular vote win was the second-smallest seen over the past 40 years.

Many in the US Were Suffering Before Trump Was Reelected. What Will Happen Now?
Such times demand that we focus on building the power of the people in our push for a safe and abundant life for all.

What Will Happen to the Child Tax Credit Under a GOP-Controlled Congress?
Despite proposals on the campaign trail, there is unlikely to be a major expansion of one of the most popular policies.

Report: Trump Is Considering Appointing Project 2025 Architect to His Cabinet
Trump has nominated multiple Project 2025 contributors despite claiming he had “nothing to do” with the document.

Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Measure Asserting Term Limits Apply to Trump
Trump quipped to Republicans that he wouldn't be running for president again unless they “do something” to allow it.