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Donald Trump is preparing for a second stint in the White House after securing an historic victory over Kamala Harris in the general election.

The 78-year-old sent shockwaves around the world by sweeping all seven of the swing states that were expected to go down to the wire.

Now the president-elect is shaping his second administration with appointments for senior roles and his vision for four years as commander-in-chief.

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They will include new cabinet picks and rumors about who could be in line to take a top position in the administration.

There will also be updates on how Melania Trump could take a different approach to being first lady and how the Trump family will be involved. 

Donald Trump is preparing for a second stint in the White House after securing an historic victory over Kamala Harris in the general election

Donald Trump is preparing for a second stint in the White House after securing an historic victory over Kamala Harris in the general election

The 78-year-old sent shockwaves around the world by sweeping all seven of the swing states that were expected to go down to the wire

The 78-year-old sent shockwaves around the world by sweeping all seven of the swing states that were expected to go down to the wire

In August, we travelled to Mar-a-Lago for a wide-ranging interview with Donald Trump and  exclusively revealed where his 18-year-old son Barron would be attending college.

Our reports from Congress will delve into the corridors of power, and how developments on Capitol Hill are impacting what is happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

We will also report on the lives of politicians taking center stage, including the biggest scandals in their inner circles.