American Press Institute
Journalism during a second Trump presidency and tools for ongoing election coverage
November 6, 2024
A decisive Election Night — and what comes next
In the weeks leading up to Election Day, newsrooms prepared themselves and their audiences for another long wait for election results. Instead, Donald Trump declared victory just before 2:30 a.m., though the Associated Press didn’t declare him officially the winner until 5:30 am. Here’s a rundown at some of the stories that captured Election Day, and resources for what comes next.
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