World News Live: US Vice President-elect JD Vance resigns from the Senate

WASHINGTON, D. C. - Barely two years after Cincinnati Republican JD Vance was sworn in as Ohio’s junior U.S. Senator, his spokesman said Thursday that Vance would resign from the job at midnight so he can be sworn in as Donald Trump’s vice president on Jan. 20.

Gov. Mike DeWine hasn't announced who he will appoint, but sources said the Senate seat is likely Lt. Gov. Jon Husted's if he wants it.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign his Ohio Senate seat at midnight as he prepares for his new role a heartbeat away from the presidency.

Vice President-elect JD Vance will resign from his Ohio Senate seat at midnight Thursday ahead of his inauguration. With Donald Trump and Vance’s victory over Democrats Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, Van

Once DeWine appoints his choice for Senate, the replacement will serve in that seat until a special election in 2026.

Vice President Elect JD Vance is seen in the House chamber with House and Senate Republicans after the 2024 election was certified by a Joint Session of Congress.

Congress officially certified the results of the 2024 presidential election, confirming Donald Trump as the next president and JD Vance as vice president. The tallying of the electoral votes concluded with Trump securing 312 votes to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 226.

WASHINGTON — In a brief and seamless ceremony Monday afternoon, the U.S. Congress affirmed President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance winners of the 2024 presidential election.

Congress officially certified Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, with Vice President Kamala Harris presiding over the counting of the Electoral College votes from each state. Follow here for the latest live news updates.