What to Know
- Donald Trump claimed victory after he was projected to capture Pennsylvania's 19 electoral votes — although NBC News has not yet projected a winner in the presidential election.
- VP Kamala Harris didn't address supporters at Howard tonight and is expected to speak Wednesday.
- Harris won D.C., Maryland and Virginia's electoral votes, while all eyes remain on the battleground states that still remain to be called.
- In Maryland, Prince George's County Exec Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat, won the open U.S. Senate seat, defeating former Gov. Larry Hogan, NBC News projects.
- In Virginia, incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine is keeping his seat, defeating GOP challenger Hung Cao, NBC News projects.
- Some streets near Howard University remain shut down after Harris’ election night watch party. Other roads were temporarily closed near the White House due to pro-Palestinian demonstrations but have since reopened.
- A man who smelled like fuel showed up to the visitors' center of the U.S. Capitol with a torch and a flare gun at midday yesterday, prompting police to close the building to tours amid heightened security. The 28-year-old Michigan man had papers he intended to deliver to Congress but it was unclear if the incident was tied to the election, police said.
- Nationwide election updates: Follow the latest national election news here.
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