Donald Trump closes in on US election victory – POLITICO

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Donald Trump is on course to retake the White House in a historic U.S. election with sweeping consequences for the world. 

The Republican clinched three critical battleground states — Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Georgia — and is ahead in vote-counting elsewhere. Republicans also regained control of the Senate, giving the party significant power over law-making and presidential appointments. 

While the outcome is not yet final, the emerging picture following Tuesday’s vote is grim for Vice President Harris and her Democratic Party.