12:30 Report — Trump's comeback

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12:30 REPORT

It’s Wednesday. Whatever you think of last night’s election outcome, I think we can all agree about one thing: Extra caffeine is needed today. There are a lot of lingering questions about what Trump’s win means for Washington, the U.S. and the world. Here’s what we know:

Harris just added 4 p.m. remarks to her schedule.

Mixed reactions are trickling in as the world processes Trump’s victory.

Republicans are eyeing a 53-seat Senate majority as Ohio results come in.Democrats are still holding onto hope they could win the House. What does Trump’s win mean for his 91 felony charges?

I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send tips, commentary, feedback and cookie recipes to cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here. 

🗳️ Election Results

 

Trump's comeback:

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President-elect Trump will return to the White House, making his unlikely comeback to Washington four years after refusing to accept the presidential election results — and bringing along a significant cloud of uncertainty to American politics.

He reached the 270-electoral vote count late last night, winning the battleground states of Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Wisconsin. Arizona and Michigan have still not been called, but he carries a narrow lead in all three.

"America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” Trump told supporters early Wednesday morning, without mentioning Vice President Harris.

🗨️ Live blog of today’s election updates

📊 Live results from The Hill and Decision Desk HQ

Several takeaways, via The Hill’s Niall Stanage:

It all went wrong from early on for Harris. The big demographic surprise: Latino men swing heavily to Trump.The abortion issue failed to make the difference.There will be serious Democratic infighting.

A few things we’ve learned, via The Wall Street Journal’s Dante Chinni: Young men........

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