**Donald Trump Secures White House Return After Tight Race Against Harris**

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after defeating Kamala Harris in Tuesday's fiercely contested presidential election. The Associated Press made the projection early Wednesday morning, around 5:30 a.m., signaling a dramatic political comeback for Trump.

This election has been one of the most unpredictable in recent history. Trump, who was previously convicted of felonies and faces multiple criminal charges, went head-to-head with Harris, who assumed the Democratic nomination after Biden, 81, withdrew under pressure from his party. Harris had aimed to make history as the first woman to be elected president, while Trump will now hold the title of the oldest president ever elected.

National polls indicated a deadlock with the race too close to call, particularly in the critical seven swing states. Initially, Trump held a lead over Biden in polls before Biden's exit, after which Harris managed to carve out a significant early lead against Trump.

On the legislative front, Republicans are on the verge of reclaiming the Senate. The Democrats currently hold a slim 51-49 majority, but with 23 Democratic seats up for grabs compared to just 11 Republican seats, the GOP is in a strong position. The Cook Political Report has not rated any of the Republican-held seats as toss-ups, providing an additional edge for the party.

In the House of Representatives, the control remains uncertain. Republicans currently have a slight majority with 221 seats to 214 for the Democrats. According to Five Thirty Eight, Republicans have a 51% chance of maintaining their majority, while Democrats could potentially win control 49 times out of 100.

As the first polls closed in eastern Kentucky and most of Indiana at 6 p.m. on election night, the real anticipation began. Crucial results from the seven key swing states, particularly Georgia and North Carolina, which were expected to report first, would hold significant indicators of the eventual victor.