Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate race
Read full article: Wisconsin Republican Eric Hovde concedes defeat to Democrat Tammy Baldwin in US Senate raceWisconsin Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde has conceded defeat in the race narrowly won by Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin, saying he will not pursue a recount.
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
Read full article: About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report saysA report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media.
Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on Netflix
Read full article: Beyoncé will perform at halftime of Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game on NetflixBeyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game.
Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions
Read full article: Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positionsSome Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration.
This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 17, 2024
Read full article: This Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 17, 2024Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy.
North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on it
Read full article: North Carolina Democrats find electoral success further down the ballot and hope to build on itDemocrats fell short again in wresting away swing-state prize North Carolina from Republicans in the presidential election.
Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdom
Read full article: Big voter turnout this year benefited Republicans, contradicting conventional political wisdomThe 2024 presidential election featured sky-high turnout, approaching the historic levels of the 2020 contest.
Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actor
Read full article: Betty White Forever: New stamp will honor the much-beloved "Golden Girls" actorThe United States Postal Service might have found a way to unite a nation bitterly divided after this month’s election: It’s releasing a Betty White stamp.
Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She's still sending persistent appeals to donors
Read full article: Kamala Harris raised $1 billion-plus in defeat. She's still sending persistent appeals to donorsKamala Harris and the Democratic Party’s prodigious fundraising operation raised more than $1 billion in her loss to Donald Trump, but the vice president is still pushing donors for more money after the election.
From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White House
Read full article: From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White HouseDonald Trump made inroads in surprising places this election year in his path to the White House.
Ruben Gallego did better than most Democrats. He says his party needs to stoke working class roots
Read full article: Ruben Gallego did better than most Democrats. He says his party needs to stoke working class rootsIncoming Democratic Senator-elect Ruben Gallego of Arizona says building authentic connections with working-class voters can help Democrats find their way back to power in Washington.
Trump won more young voters, but many don't agree with him on issues: AP VoteCast
Read full article: Trump won more young voters, but many don't agree with him on issues: AP VoteCastYoung voters swung toward President-elect Donald Trump in this year’s election, but according to AP VoteCast, they’re not the staunchly conservative base that he’s relied on in the past.
Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setback
Read full article: Transgender-rights advocates say the election of Trump and his allies marks a major setbackElection victories for Donald Trump and other candidates whose campaigns demeaned transgender people reinforced a widespread backlash against trans rights.
The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White House
Read full article: The last actions the Biden administration will take before Trump takes over the White HouseBiden administration officials are working against the clock doling out billions in grants and taking other steps to try to preserve at least some of the outgoing president’s legacy before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a response
Read full article: Trump hammered Democrats on transgender issues. Now the party is at odds on a responseDemocrats are grappling with how to handle transgender politics and policy following a campaign that featured withering and often misleading GOP attacks on the issue.
Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery bills
Read full article: Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery billsAmericans are fed up with the price of food, and many are looking to President-elect Donald Trump to lower their grocery bills.
What to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be director of national intelligence
Read full article: What to know about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick to be director of national intelligencePresident-elect Donald Trump has tapped former Hawaii Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to be the next director of national intelligence.
Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's return
Read full article: Biden and Xi will meet in Peru as US-China relations tested again by Trump's returnPresident Joe Biden will hold talks this week with China’s Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an international summit in Peru.
Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris
Read full article: Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala HarrisA judge recused himself from presiding over Arizona's fake electors case after an email surfaced in which he told fellow judges to speak out against attacks on Kamala Harris’ race.
Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 election
Read full article: Certifying this year's presidential results begins quietly, in contrast to the 2020 electionLocal officials are beginning to certify the results of this year’s presidential election in a process that so far has been playing out quietly, in stark contrast to the tumultuous certification period four years ago that followed then-President Donald Trump’s loss.
Trump picks a pair of experienced advisers motivated to carry out his immigration crackdown
Read full article: Trump picks a pair of experienced advisers motivated to carry out his immigration crackdownPresident-elect Donald Trump named Stephen Miller his deputy chief of staff and Tom Homan as his “border czar,” appointing a battle-tested duo to design and direct immigration policy from the White House.
Voters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local races
Read full article: Voters in California city reject measure allowing noncitizens to vote in local racesVoters in a Southern California city have rejected a measure that would have allowed residents who aren’t U.S. citizens to vote in local elections.
Biden and Harris appear together for the first time since she lost the election to Trump
Read full article: Biden and Harris appear together for the first time since she lost the election to TrumpPresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together for the first time since she lost last week's presidential election to Republican Donald Trump.
The Latest: Fewer than 20 races to be called as control of Congress hangs in the balance
Read full article: The Latest: Fewer than 20 races to be called as control of Congress hangs in the balanceControl over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic majority with fewer than 20 races left to be called.
Trump breaks GOP losing streak in nation's largest majority-Arab city with a pivotal final week
Read full article: Trump breaks GOP losing streak in nation's largest majority-Arab city with a pivotal final weekDonald Trump became the first Republican presidential candidate since 2000 to win the majority-Arab city of Dearborn, Michigan.
Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020
Read full article: Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here's how and why
Read full article: Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs. Here's how and whyBlack and Latino voters moved toward Republican Donald Trump in this year's presidential election, and some of the biggest shifts were among men under age 45, and that helped expand his margin over Democrat Kamala Harris.
Why AP called Arizona for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Arizona for TrumpThe Associated Press declared President-elect Donald Trump the winner in Arizona on Saturday night after vote updates in Maricopa and other counties added to his overall lead, putting the state out of reach for Vice President Kamala Harris.
Democracy was a motivating factor for both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasons
Read full article: Democracy was a motivating factor for both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasonsInflation and immigration emerged as the dominant themes in this year’s presidential race.
Republican Don Bacon wins fifth term to US House representing Nebraska's Omaha-based district
Read full article: Republican Don Bacon wins fifth term to US House representing Nebraska's Omaha-based districtRepublican Don Bacon has been elected to a fifth House term representing Nebraska’s Omaha-based 2nd District, nearly three days after the polls closed.
Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win
Read full article: Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential winThe judge overseeing Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case has canceled any remaining court deadlines after prosecutors said they need time to assess “the appropriate course going forward” after the Republican’s presidential victory this week.
The US election was largely trouble-free, but a flood of misinformation raises future concerns
Read full article: The US election was largely trouble-free, but a flood of misinformation raises future concernsA relatively trouble-free presidential election was good news for those working to restore faith in the system.
Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially Pennsylvania
Read full article: Trump rebuilds Democrats' 'blue wall' states with red bricks. Especially PennsylvaniaRepublicans landed historic victories in Pennsylvania, winning the battleground state’s valuable presidential electoral votes, posting a two-seat gain in its U.S. House delegation and sweeping all four statewide offices on the ballot, including a U.S. Senate seat.
Correction: Election 2024-Religious Voters story
Read full article: Correction: Election 2024-Religious Voters storyIn a story published Nov. 8, 2024, about how different religious groups voted in the presidential election, The Associated Press erroneously used 2020 numbers when reporting the results of the AP VoteCast survey related to Jewish voters.
The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again
Read full article: The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once againWith his commanding victory over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has achieved a stunning political comeback that seemed unimaginable after his refusal to accept his loss in the 2020 election ended with his supporters violently storming the Capitol.
Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgiveness
Read full article: Trump's win brings uncertainty to borrowers hoping for student loan forgivenessPresident-elect Donald Trump has not said what he would do on student loan forgiveness, leaving millions of borrowers facing uncertainty over what will happen with their payments once President Joe Biden leaves office.
Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the message
Read full article: Leader of the free world has never been a role Trump has embraced. The world has gotten the messageBased on Donald Trump’s first term and his campaign statements, the United States will become less predictable, more chaotic, colder to allies and warmer to some strongmen, and much more transactional in picking friends globally than before.
Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob Casey
Read full article: Republican David McCormick flips pivotal Pennsylvania Senate seat, ousts Bob CaseyRepublican David McCormick has won Pennsylvania’s pivotal U.S. Senate seat, beating three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey.
‘It’s just such a phenomenal win;’ Trump supporters still in awe of Trump’s landslide political comeback
Read full article: ‘It’s just such a phenomenal win;’ Trump supporters still in awe of Trump’s landslide political comebackPresident Joe Biden addressed the nation Thursday after former President Donald Trump's election victory.
Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump's 2020 defeat toast his White House return
Read full article: Rioters who stormed Capitol after Trump's 2020 defeat toast his White House returnSome of the Donald Trump supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol nearly four years ago are celebrating the president-elect's electoral victory.
California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidency
Read full article: California governor calls special session to protect liberal policies from Trump presidencyCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has called for state lawmakers to convene a special session in December to help safeguard the state's progressive policies on climate change, reproductive rights and immigration ahead of another Trump presidency.
How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCast
Read full article: How 5 key demographic groups voted in 2024: AP VoteCastDonald Trump won the presidency after holding tight to his core base of voters and slightly expanding his coalition to include several groups that have traditionally been a part of the Democratic base.
The Latest: Biden guarantees a ‘peaceful transfer of power,’ House control hangs in the balance
Read full article: The Latest: Biden guarantees a ‘peaceful transfer of power,’ House control hangs in the balancePresident Joe Biden delivered remarks to the nation in what was his first appearance on camera in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris.
Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to Trump
Read full article: Biden gets blamed by Harris allies for the vice president's resounding loss to TrumpJoe Biden’s name wasn’t on the ballot, but history will likely remember Vice President Kamala Harris’ resounding defeat as his loss, too.
Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leader
Read full article: Democrats enter a Trump presidency without a plan or a clear leaderDemocrats spent billions of dollars warning American voters that Donald Trump posed an imminent threat to democracy, that his economic policies would benefit only his wealthy friends, that he was literally a fascist.
Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox News
Read full article: Four years make a big difference for Donald Trump — and for Fox NewsOn election night 2020, Fox News sparked an internal crisis with a bold call that Joe Biden would beat Donald Trump in the crucial state of Arizona, putting the Democrat on the path to victory.
Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition
Read full article: Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transitionDonald Trump spent his first day as president-elect receiving congratulatory phone calls from his defeated opponent, world leaders and President Joe Biden as he began the process of turning his election victory into a government.
AP VoteCast: Voters who focused on the economy broke hard for Trump
Read full article: AP VoteCast: Voters who focused on the economy broke hard for TrumpPresident-elect Donald Trump tapped into deep anxieties about an economy that seemed unable despite its recent growth to meet the needs of the middle class.
With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?
Read full article: With Trump's win, some women wonder: Will the US ever see a female president?Voters had the chance this election to break the highest glass ceiling in American politics by electing Kamala Harris the nation’s first female president.
Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential win
Read full article: Special counsel evaluating how to wind down two federal cases against Trump after presidential winSpecial counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against Donald Trump before he takes office in light of longstanding Justice Department protocol that says sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.
Why AP called Michigan for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Michigan for TrumpDonald Trump’s lead in Michigan became insurmountable after he improved his margin in Detroit’s county and won overwhelmingly in Republican-leaning parts of the state, closing off Vice President Kamala Harris’ path to victory.
Kamala Harris delivers concession speech following election defeat to Donald Trump
Read full article: Kamala Harris delivers concession speech following election defeat to Donald TrumpFaced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris has conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump and is encouraging supporters to continue fighting for their vision of the country.
Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's who
Read full article: Who will certify Donald Trump's presidential win? Kamala Harris, that's whoDonald Trump’s presidential win is going to be certified in Congress in January by the candidate he beat, Vice President Kamala Harris.
Trump Media gains post-election, even as Truth Social parent reports $19 million quarterly loss
Read full article: Trump Media gains post-election, even as Truth Social parent reports $19 million quarterly lossThe parent company of Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social lost $19.2 million in the last quarter, according to an earnings report released on the same day he won back the presidency.
AP VoteCast: Voter anxiety over the economy and a desire for change return Trump to the White House
Read full article: AP VoteCast: Voter anxiety over the economy and a desire for change return Trump to the White HouseA disaffected electorate wanted former President Donald Trump to return to the White House, a blatant rejection of Vice President Kamala Harris and her nearly four years with President Joe Biden.
Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Wisconsin and the White House for Donald TrumpThe Associated Press declared that Republican Donald Trump won Wisconsin — and with it, a return to the White House — once it determined that the remaining uncounted votes mostly from the greater Milwaukee area would not be enough to allow Vice President Kamala Harris to overtake Trump for the lead.
Why AP called Pennsylvania for Trump
Read full article: Why AP called Pennsylvania for TrumpDonald Trump reclaimed Pennsylvania by improving his margins across the state, shaving Democratic President Joe Biden’s 2020 win in Philadelphia, expanding his own dominance in rural parts of the state and flipping key suburban counties to the GOP column.
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral vote
Read full article: AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 2nd Congressional District in Nebraska and one electoral voteDemocrat Kamala Harris won the electoral vote tied to Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District on Wednesday.
The Latest: Trump to meet Biden at the White House, the president commends Harris for her campaign
Read full article: The Latest: Trump to meet Biden at the White House, the president commends Harris for her campaignDemocrat Kamala Harris conceded the election but urged her supporters to keep fighting for America’s promise following her defeat to Republican Donald Trump.
European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as president
Read full article: European summit will focus on how to accommodate Trump during his second term as presidentDozens of European leaders will be assessing a new global outlook during a one-day summit in Hungary’s capital.
AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 1st Congressional District in Maine and one electoral vote
Read full article: AP Race Call: Kamala Harris wins the 1st Congressional District in Maine and one electoral voteVoters in Maine’s 1st Congressional District, which is comprised of wealthy coastal communities, delivered an electoral vote to Democrat Kamala Harris on Tuesday.
Stocks and bitcoin jump after Trump's victory. So do worries about inflation as Dow surges 1,500
Read full article: Stocks and bitcoin jump after Trump's victory. So do worries about inflation as Dow surges 1,500U.S. stocks stormed to records as investors made bets on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.
Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experience
Read full article: Unexpectedly, news outlets wind up having a relatively traditional election night experienceAfter months of reporting on what polls described as a remarkably close race, news outlets finally have the chance to report on actual results.