The American president is chosen by the Electoral College, not the popular vote. Here's why that is and how it works.

Legendary Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes used to say there are three things that can happen with a forward pass, and ...

Maybe it would be a good thing if the former president won the popular vote for once—as long as he doesn’t win the election.

Abolishing it wouldn’t undermine state sovereignty in the least.

Some have argued that this variation and decentralization could, in the event of another contested result, pose a danger to ...

The coalition the Democratic Party built in the Obama years has crumbled. But Democrats can choose how to respond.

Donald Trump’s victory while running up the score in places like Long Island and with traditionally Democratic-leaning ...

There are 538 votes in the Electoral College and it takes 270 — a majority — to win the presidency. In the 2024 election, CBS News projects Trump has secured 312 to Harris' 226. The race ...

Here are the ways Mike Johnson and Republicans could try to help Trump overturn the 2024 election results if Kamala Harris ...

Jim Jump breaks down Vice President–elect JD Vance’s suggestion that students may “become” trans to get into Harvard.

For many young people, becoming a tech giant is very appealing—but it isn't a magic bullet, writes Greg M. Epstein.

A growing share of international candidates are less likely to pursue a graduate business degree in the U.S. due to the U.S.