Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is projected to have secured the electoral votes needed to become the next president of the United States, following his victory in the key battleground state of Wisconsin, Fox News reported. The state brought Trump an additional 10 electoral votes, raising his total to 277 and surpassing the 270 needed to secure the presidency. The Republican candidate is expected to make an address soon from Florida.
GOP wins control of the Senate
The Republican Party has gained control of the US Senate, according to projections released late Tuesday. The shift follows key victories on Tuesday night, including in Nebraska, Texas, and Bernie Moreno’s win in Ohio over Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown, according to projections by the Associated Press. With this majority, Republicans are expected to prioritize tax cuts, limit regulatory oversight, and support conservative judicial appointments.