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Trump has vowed to kill US offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
By WAYNE PARRYUpdated 11:13 PM CST, November 9, 2024
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Opponents of offshore wind energy projects expect President-elect Donald Trump to kill an industry he has vowed to end on the first day he returns to the White House.
But it might not be that easy.
Many of the largest offshore wind companies put a brave face on the election results, pledging to work with Trump and Congress to build power projects and ignoring the incoming president’s oft-stated hostility to them.
In campaign appearances, Trump railed against offshore wind and promised to sign an executive order to block such projects.
“We are going to make sure that that ends on Day 1,” Trump said in a May speech. “I’m going to write it out in an executive order. It’s going to end on Day 1.”
“They destroy everything, they’re horrible, the most expensive energy there is,” Trump said. “They ruin the environment, they kill the birds, they kill the whales.” ...
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Biden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House says
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump will meet Wednesday in the Oval Office. That word comes Saturday from the White House.
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Trump has promised lower interest rates. That will be largely out of his control.
While Trump has sought to pressure the Fed to cut rates, consumer rates on mortgages and other loans are determined by a range of factors largely outside of the president’s control.
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Trump says Haley, Pompeo won't be invited to join White House
Nikki Haley served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations in his first term, and then ran against him for the Republican nomination this cycle.
www.cbsnews.comA guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies.
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Donald Trump may never be sentenced for his 34 convictions. Here's why
After his election victory, here are five reasons why President-elect Donald Trump may never be sentenced in his New York criminal hush money case.
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Russia suffers worst month for casualties, says UK defence chief
Putin's troops suffered on average about 1,500 dead or injured a day in October, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin claims.
www.bbc.comIsraeli strikes kill dozens in Lebanon and isolated northern Gaza, officials say
Israeli strikes killed dozens of people on Sunday in Lebanon and the northern Gaza Strip, where the military has been waging a major offensive for more than a month.
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Experts predict Trump will tap his own appellate judges for Supreme Court in the event of a retirement
Experts say President-elect Trump will reliably fall back on previous judicial philosophies and original appellate appointees in the case of a potential Supreme Court retirement.
What could abortion access look like under Trump?
Abortion rights advocates warn that a second Donald Trump presidency puts access to abortion in danger.
Democracy was a motivating factor for both Harris and Trump voters, but for very different reasons
Half of voters identified democracy as the single most important motivating factor for their vote.
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Democrats dreamt of an unbeatable coalition. Trump turned it to dust
Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?
www.bbc.comAs Russian forces close in on Kurakhove, hundreds of residents remain in the front-line city
On Ukraine’s eastern front, Kurakhove is surrounded on three sides, with Russian forces just under 2 miles from the devastated city center.
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Top pro-life groups reveal agenda for second Trump administration amid 'abortion fearmongering'
Though just a few days since the election, the country's leading pro-life activist groups are already shifting from celebrating former President Donald Trump’s victory to drawing up plans for his second term.
‘Why is Jack Smith giving in?’ Honig addresses common question around Trump case | CNN Politics
Special counsel Jack Smith has asked federal District Judge Tanya Chutkan to wipe away all deadlines that are upcoming related to Donald Trump’s criminal case surrounding the events of the 2020 election so his office can assess how to move forward as Trump returns to the presidency. CNN senior...
www.cnn.comAnti-abortion advocates press Trump for more restrictions as abortion pill sales spike
Anti-abortion advocates say they will quickly dismantle some of President Joe Biden's abortion policies once President-elect Donald Trump makes his return to the White House next year.
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Muslim voters once abandoned the GOP. Now they may leave the Democrats.
Anger about Gaza helped Donald Trump win the most Arab American city in the country, while support for Kamala Harris was cut in half.
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World leaders aim to shape Earth's future at COP29 climate change summit
More than 40,000 people are expected to attend the global climate change summit as questions swirl about the United States' future involvement.
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Drones strike Moscow as top UK official highlights Russian casualties in Ukraine
A massive drone strike has rattled Moscow and its suburbs, injuring a woman and temporarily halting traffic at some of Russia’s busiest airports, while a huge nighttime wave of Russian drones targeted Ukraine.
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Hamas weaponizes the press: Media bias is a key part of the terrorist groups’ arsensal - Washington Examiner
The media are a key weapon in Hamas and Hezbollah's arsenals
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1 killed, several injured in shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama, officials say
One person was killed in a Saturday night shooting during a homecoming event at Tuskegee University in Alabama, the institution said.
Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins reelection in Washington's closely watched 3rd District
First-term Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez has won reelection in Washington state’s closely watched 3rd Congressional District.
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US election live updates: Trump projected to win Arizona, completing clean sweep of swing states
The Republican finishes the US presidential election with 312 electoral college votes, compared with Kamala Harris's 226.
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Nikki Haley responds after Trump says she won't be part of new cabinet, says she wishes him 'great success'
Nikki Haley, who ran against President-elect Trump, that she wishes him "great success" after he publicly said that she would not be invited to participate in his cabinet.
Multilateral banks are key to financing the fight against global warming. Here is how they work
International mega banks, funded by taxpayer dollars, are the biggest, fastest-growing source of climate finance for the developing world.
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Abortion rights support didn't always translate into Harris support —CBS News exit poll analysis
Americans voted to protect abortion access in seven states, but support for those measures outpaced support for Kamala Harris, who made abortion rights central to her campaign.
www.cbsnews.comTrump announces golf partner and former Georgia senator will co-chair inaugural committee
Donald Trump announced on Saturday that his inaugural committee will be chaired by Florida real estate investor Steven Witkoff and former Georgia Sen. Kelly Loeffler.
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Still-stunned Democrats begin to squint toward their future | CNN Politics
Pick one word to describe Republicans and Donald Trump, the focus group moderator asked, and one word to describe Democrats and Kamala Harris.
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Justice Dept. to focus on 'most egregious' Jan. 6 cases until Trump is inaugurated
President-elect Donald Trump has said he would “absolutely” consider pardoning every Capitol rioter and has called them political prisoners and “hostages.”
www.nbcnews.comRepublican US Rep. Eli Crane wins second term in vast Arizona congressional district
Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane has won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District.
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DNC official takes gloves off on party, blasts ‘$1 billion disaster’ campaign - Washington Examiner
A top Democratic surrogate blasted Harris's campaign and the Democratic Party, labeling her campaign a "$1 billion disaster."
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Analysis: Trump’s win was real but not a landslide. Here’s where it ranks | CNN Politics
Donald Trump can claim a lot out of his 2024 election win. What Trump cannot claim is a landslide victory, although that’s how he will describe it.
www.cnn.comKing Charles III and Kate attend remembrance events as both slowly return to duty
King Charles III has laid a wreath honoring fallen service personnel in central London as the Princess of Wales looked on.
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American tourist who went missing in Hungary killed, murder suspect arrested: Police
Mackenzie "Kenzie" Michalski, a nurse practitioner, was last heard from early Tuesday while visiting Budapest, according to friends.
Trump’s gains with Latinos could reshape American politics. Democrats are struggling to respond
From Pennsylvania to Florida to Texas, areas with high numbers of Hispanics often had little in common on Election Day other than backing Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Kamala Harris for president.
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Israeli strike on Gaza house kills many, medics and rescuers say
Gaza's civil defence agency says 13 children were among the dead in Jabalia.
www.bbc.comPresident-elect Trump's 2024 popular vote count officially surpasses 2020 election numbers
President-elect Trump's popular vote numbers for 2024 have officially surpassed his 2020 total despite five states not finishing vote counts.
A Ukrainian medic fell in love with a soldier on the front. They died together in a Russian attack
A crowd of mourners lit torches and intoned a military chant to honor a Ukrainian medic and a soldier who fell in love while on the frontlines of the war and died together in a Russian shelling attack.
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Who might fill Trump's Cabinet?
President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, making confirmations easier.
www.cbsnews.comACLU asks Arizona Supreme Court to extend 'curing' deadline after vote-count delays
Voter rights groups have petitioned the Arizona Supreme Court to extend the deadline for voters to fix problems with their mail-in ballots.
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Trump has shaped the Supreme Court, but it could still hinder his agenda
Although the court has three Trump appointees as part of its 6-3 conservative majority, it has not always ruled for him and could push back on expansive uses of executive power.
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FEMA supervisor who said to 'avoid' pro-Trump homes speaks out- Washington Examiner
EXCLUSIVE — Marn'i Washington is demanding an investigation after she says she was made a 'patsy' for FEMA's avoidance of some Trump-supporting homes.
www.washingtonexaminer.comCalifornia Gov. Newsom fined over delays in reporting charitable donations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has agreed to pay a fine for failing to report on time charitable donations that companies made on his behalf.
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Trump floats idea of using Republican coffers to pay off Democrats’ debt - Washington Examiner
Despite breaking records and hauling in at least $1 billion, Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign is reportedly facing mounting debt.
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How CNN readers feel about the outcome of the 2024 election | CNN Politics
CNN asked readers to share feelings about the 2024 election. More than 2,000 respondents revealed mixed emotions over the outcome.
www.cnn.comRanked voting tabulation in pivotal Maine congressional race to begin Tuesday
Election officials say a ranked-choice voting tabulation aimed at determining the winner of a key congressional race in Maine starts in the coming week. Democratic U.S.
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US plans to appeal judge’s ruling allowing plea deals with alleged 9/11 conspirators | CNN Politics
The US government plans to appeal a military judge’s ruling that plea deals with the alleged 9/11 conspirators at Guantanamo Bay — which were revoked by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin — are valid, a defense official said Saturday.
www.cnn.comHungry Palestinians in north Gaza search for food, sealed off from aid for a month by Israeli siege
Palestinians in northern Gaza are rationing out their last supplies of food to survive, with no aid entering the area for the past month under an Israeli siege.
apnews.comTrump has shaped the Supreme Court, but it could still hinder his agenda
Although the court has three Trump appointees as part of its 6-3 conservative majority, it has not always ruled for him and could push back on expansive uses of executive power.
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House of Representatives: Race to majority tightens with Republicans inching closer
Republicans inched toward a House of Representatives majority as more races were decided in their favor, and Democrats looked to pick up key races to tighten the match.
Man charged with arson after NJ wildfire sparked by shotgun round: Authorities
A New Jersey man has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire that spread to 350 acres that authorities said was sparked by an incendiary shotgun round.
Lithuania's defense minister proposes ways for smoother relations between Europe and Trump
Lithuania’s defense minister says European nations should not repeat the same mistake of creating a barrier between them and President-elect Donald Trump but instead cooperate on issues of common interest.
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Man arrested for attempting to assassinate Rep. Moskowitz had ‘antisemitic’ manifesto - Washington Examiner
The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has since taken over the investigation.
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Every uncalled congressional race left in the 2024 election
Republicans won control of both the House and the Senate. And Trump has won another term as president.
www.nbcnews.comFrustrated Americans await the economic changes they voted for with Trump
Fed up with high prices and unimpressed with an economy that by just about any measure is a healthy one, Americans demanded change when they voted for president.
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Trump still hasn’t signed ethics agreement required for presidential transition | CNN Politics
President-elect Donald Trump has not yet submitted a series of transition agreements with the Biden administration, in part because of concerns over the mandatory ethics pledge vowing to avoid conflicts of interest once sworn in to office, CNN has learned.
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Alabama has a veterans controversy with national implications - Washington Examiner
By using dubious authority to fire the state's veterans commissioner, Gov. Kay Ivey (R-AL) has created a controversy that could blow up her own administration.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBribery case adds to problems in Mississippi city with water woes and policing disputes
Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, are the latest shock to the state's capital city.
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‘Without warning’: Israeli attack kills dozens in Gaza, including children
A predawn strike by Israeli forces on northern Gaza’s Jabalia refugee camp kills 33, including 13 children.
Ecuador's VP suspended for 150 days deepening rift with president as February election looms
Ecuador’s Vice President Veronica Abad has been suspended for 150 days accused of “unjustified abandonment” of her duties.
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Bill Maher pans media's excuses for Kamala Harris' defeat: America just ‘didn't like’ her
HBO's Bill Maher dismissed the media's mounting excuses for Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat, saying that pointing to sexism and racism is from "an old playbook."
Harris faces political wilderness after historic loss leaves her party ‘in tatters’ - Washington Examiner
Democrats are ready to take the Harris campaign's advice and turn the page on her, the president, and the defeat they took last Tuesday.
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Fact Check: Did 20 million Democratic votes ‘disappear’ in the US election?
Social media posts are claiming that millions of votes are missing and the 2024 election was stolen. Not true.
Clashes erupt in Valencia as Spaniards call for the resignation of regional leader
A group of protesters clashed with riot police in front of Valencia's city hall on Saturday evening, following a peaceful march earlier that saw tens of thousands of Spaniards calling for the resignation of the regional president in charge of the emergency response to last week’s catastrophic floods
apnews.comBiden and Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday | CNN Politics
President-elect Donald Trump will meet with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on Wednesday, the White House announced Saturday.
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Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86
Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday
Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave
It wasn't immediately clear whether the remaining Hamas leadership hosted by Qatar must leave, or where it would go.
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Trump adviser says regaining Crimea is off the table in Ukraine-Russia peace talks - Washington Examiner
A Trump adviser said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's hope of regaining Crimea isn't a priority in peace talks.
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Suspect in custody following spate of stabbing attacks in Seattle: Police
A suspect is in custody after five people were stabbed in Seattle on Friday, police said.
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Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win
Special Counsel Jack Smith charged Trump last year with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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A reformed anti-Trump resistance movement seeks to move forward under his second administration
"It’s not enough just for people to hit the streets, we need to build political power," according to Women’s March director Rachel O’Leary Carmona.
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Senate races in Arizona, Nevada still not called; Democrats hold slim leads
Ballots are still being counted in Arizona and Nevada, leaving the Senate race results in those western states in limbo as voters wait to learn how big the Republican majority will be.
Trump’s legal allies set the stage for DOJ investigations of adversaries
Mark Paoletta, an attorney general candidate, has championed Trump’s power to order prosecutions. Mike Davis has called for criminal investigations of special counsel Jack Smith and N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James.
www.nbcnews.comFBI, Justice Department investigating racist mass texts sent following the election
Several federal and state agencies are investigating how racist mass texts were sent to Black people across the country in the wake of the presidential election this week.
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Qatar agrees to kick Hamas out of Doha following US request, sources say | CNN Politics
Qatar agreed in recent weeks to kick Hamas out of its country following a request from the US to do so, capping off months of failed attempts to try to get the militant group – whose top leaders reside in the Qatari capital of Doha – to accept a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the...
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What could Trump's second term bring? Deportations, tariffs, Jan. 6 pardons and more
Former President Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. Here's what that could mean.
www.cbsnews.comTrump put Elon Musk on phone with Ukraine's Zelenskyy during congratulatory call, official says
President-elect Donald Trump put billionaire Elon Musk on the line with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the Ukrainian leader called to congratulate the incoming U.S. president.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith moves to drop Trump election interference case
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Friday filed a motion in court to vacate the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Trump.
How US election fraud claims changed as Trump won
Both Trump fans and Harris supporters baselessly claimed large-scale voter fraud in Tuesday's election.
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Trump won a comprehensive victory. Can other Republicans replicate it?
Donald Trump scored a comprehensive victory Tuesday, improving his numbers across several key demographics. Can other Republicans do the same?
Scalise promises House investigation after FEMA official blocked aid to Florida Trump homes - Washington Examiner
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is also calling for his own investigation from the Sunshine State’s Division of Emergency Management.
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Democrats' working-class exodus sets off reckoning within party
Democrats have long prided themselves as the party of the little guy. But Trump's victory saw working-class voters continue to flock from Democrats.
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Anti-abortion advocates press Trump for more restrictions as abortion pill sales spike
Anti-abortion advocates say they will quickly dismantle some of President Joe Biden's abortion policies once President-elect Donald Trump makes his return to the White House next year.
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Democrats learned the wrong lessons from the last midterms: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Democratic governors in blue states are already preparing to push back against the Trump's administration.
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'Misery and chaos': GOP congressman-elect unleashes on Democrats for bringing 'destruction' to their cities
Fox News Digital exclusively spoke with newly elected Arizona GOP Congressman Abe Hamadeh following his election victory on Tuesday in the state's 8th District.
What happened to election fraud? Trump, GOP go quiet on claims after win
After making election fraud claims central to his claims, president-elect Trump has gone silent on the topic.
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Trump eyes overturning California voter ID ban after Newsom opens challenge - Washington Examiner
Trump criticized Newsom's decision to sign a bill banning voter ID requirements in late September and declared he would work to reverse the policy as president.
www.washingtonexaminer.comJustice Dept. to focus on 'most egregious' Jan. 6 cases until Trump is inaugurated
President-elect Donald Trump has said he would “absolutely” consider pardoning every Capitol rioter and has called them political prisoners and “hostages.”
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Domestic extremist activity during election didn't happen, but extremists are busy
Bomb threats and a suspected arson attack at the Capitol were the extremist events of the election. Also: a neo Nazi is arrested and racist texts.
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Qatar suspends its mediation efforts on Gaza and the Hamas office there may have to leave
It wasn't immediately clear whether the remaining Hamas leadership hosted by Qatar must leave, or where it would go.
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Nancy Pelosi blames Joe Biden for election loss as finger pointing intensifies
The powerful Democrat says the party might have beaten Donald Trump if the president had "gotten out sooner".
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Trump's 'they/them' ads combined culture war, economic worries to make effective pitch: expert
In his campaign’s final days, Trump targeted culture issues, airing ads that criticized Kamala Harris’s stance on gender policies such as transgender treatments for prison inmates.
A guide to key figures in Donald Trump's orbit
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will be accompanied by a crew of longtime friends and aides and newfound, splashy allies.
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Pakistan suicide bomb blast: At least 25 killed in Quetta railway station explosion
About 50 others were injured in the blast, the city's commissioner says.
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Trump may deport hundreds of thousands of migrants whom Biden allowed to legally enter U.S.
The migrants participated in two Biden programs that created legal pathways to enter the U.S. and punished those who crossed the border illegally.
www.nbcnews.comA record 13 women will be governors next year after New Hampshire elected Kelly Ayotte
A record 13 women will serve as governor next year after the election of New Hampshire Republican Kelly Ayotte, breaking the record set in 2023.
apnews.comA powerful suicide bombing at a rail station in southwestern Pakistan kills at least 26
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a train station in restive southwestern Pakistan, killing at least 24 people, including soldiers and railways staff.
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Trump's second presidency sparks fear of 'scary' time ahead among some immigrants
Nearly one-third of Latino families in the US could be disrupted by Trump's immigration enforcement plan.
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All eyes on California as House majority still hinges on tight races
House Republican incumbents are duking it out with Democratic challengers in the blue stronghold of California after GOP lawmakers lost several New York seats.
2024 polls were accurate but still underestimated Trump
How accurate were polls of the 2024 election?
Democratic pollster reveals voters’ three biggest problems with Harris - Washington Examiner
Trump’s decisive victory on Tuesday, which secured the popular vote and flipped at least four battlegrounds red, stunned many in the Democratic Party.
www.washingtonexaminer.comThe Democrats are starting to discuss party chair candidates for the second Trump era
The Democratic Party faces existential questions after Donald Trump’s resounding victory. One of the first: Who will lead it?
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Trump’s new chief of staff is an unassuming figure in his brash inner circle. She’s also one of its most effective operators. | CNN Politics
Dozens of people beamed alongside Donald Trump early Wednesday morning as he was elected America’s next president – including three generations of family, longtime friends, key advisers, his running mate, close political allies and Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White – but the...
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be on short list for HHS secretary, Trump allies say
Republicans' newly won control of the Senate may have buoyed Kennedy's odds of a role in the Trump administration.
www.cbsnews.com100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran will join UK memorial service for the first time
Michael Woods has visited his wife, Mary, every day since she moved into a nursing home two years ago.
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Viral claim CBS News accused Donald Trump of cheating is baseless | Fact check
There is no evidence to support the claim on CBS News' website or social media accounts, and a spokesperson for the network said the claim is false.
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Melania Trump: Enigmatic and fiercely independent first lady is back
Described by some as an "enigma", Mrs Trump is expected to return to her White House duties "on her own terms".
www.bbc.comJustice Department brings criminal charges in Iranian murder-for-hire plan targeting Donald Trump
The Justice Department has unsealed criminal charges in a thwarted Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump before this week’s presidential election.
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Billions were bet on election odds using online markets
The outcome of the presidential election was the most popular wager, but betting on the results in swing states also brought in hundreds of millions of dollars.
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Trump allies propose skirting government involvement in White House transition - Washington Examiner
Some on the Right believe Donald Trump should pay for the presidential transition himself, citing reports the GSA abused its power in 2016 to spy on him.
www.washingtonexaminer.comOn Ukraine's front and in Kyiv, hope and pragmatism compete when it comes to Trump's election
Soldiers in a Ukrainian artillery battery on the front lines of the country’s east were only vaguely aware of American election results pointing to Donald Trump’s victory.
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US climate leader calls Trump's threatened IRA rollbacks 'a fool's errand'
U.S. climate leaders met Friday to discuss their goals for progress under the new Trump administration, calling his threatened rollbacks of the IRA a "fool's errand."
'Saturday Night Live' to Trump: 'We've been with you all along'
The first episode of “Saturday Night Live" since the election of Donald Trump struck a somber tone at the beginning.
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FEMA employee fired after telling relief team to skip houses with Trump signs following Florida hurricane | CNN Politics
A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee has been fired after they advised their disaster relief team to avoid homes with signs supporting former President Donald Trump while canvassing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the agency’s administrator said Saturday.
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Incumbent Dem Jacky Rosen holds onto Senate seat in battleground Nevada
Incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, held onto her Senate seat despite facing a significant challenge in swing state Nevada.
Mozambique on edge as army is deployed to help stop post-election protests
Mozambique has deployed soldiers on the streets to help keep order following weeks of protests against the ruling party that has been accused of rigging last month’s election to extend its 49 years in power.
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Despite pressure on Sotomayor, Supreme Court unlikely to change before Trump takes office. Here's why.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic justice and at 70, is not the oldest member of the Supreme Court.
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Updates: Israel bombs Lebanon as it ‘slowly suffocates’ besieged Gaza
At least 39 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza including a helicopter strike on a shelter for war displaced.
Trump's shunning of transition planning may have severe consequences, governance group says
A good-governance group is warning of severe consequences if President-elect Donald Trump continues to steer clear of formal transition planning with the Biden administration — inaction that it says is already limiting the federal government’s ability to provide security clearances and briefings...
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Burdened by what had been: Kamala Harris couldn’t convince voters
Harris was supposed to be President Joe Biden's political heir. Was she thrust into the spotlight too soon?
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Qatar to kick Hamas out on US request - Washington Examiner
The U.S. asked the Qataris about two weeks ago to push Hamas leaders out of Doha after Hamas's latest rejections to ceasefire proposals.
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US charges man over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump
The US government alleges Iran's Revolutionary Guard tasked an Afghan national to devise a plan to kill Trump.
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Iran denies involvement in Trump assassination plot outlined in DOJ report: 'Malicious conspiracy'
Iran's Foreign Ministry described a report from the DOJ stating that it thwarted an Iranian plot to kill President-elect Donald Trump as “completely baseless and rejected."
Russia open to hearing Trump's proposals for ending the war, an official says
Russia's deputy foreign minister says Moscow is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump’s proposals on ending the war in Ukraine.
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Why Trump’s win has prompted a ‘4B feminist movement’ with roots in S Korea
Trump’s win has led some US women to want to swear off men completely following sexist remarks and stance on abortion.
Walz, other Democratic governors, vow to fight against Trump's agenda
California's Newsom and Massachusetts' Healy won't assist in mass deportations.
The story of how Trump went from diminished ex-president to a victor once again
With 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.
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Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for first time since Russia’s invasion | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has lifted a de facto ban on American military contractors deploying to Ukraine to help the country’s military maintain and repair US-provided weapons systems, particularly F16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems, an official with direct knowledge of the plan...
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Trump just realigned the entire political map. Democrats have 'no easy path' to fix it.
Donald Trump’s scrambling of long-held narratives over who certain Americans will support has Democrats scrambling for answers.
www.nbcnews.comJapan's prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has renewed a pledge to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.
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Charlamagne notes how Dems stopped calling Trump ‘fascist’ after he won: ‘How much of it was just politics?'
Radio host Charlamagne The God remarked that Democrats and Trump critics across the board have been far less alarmist now that he won the election.
Chinese hacking effort is far more pervasive than previously reported, sources say
The Chinese effort to hack prominent Americans' mobile devices is far more pervasive than previously reported, ABC News has learned.
Democrat Andrea Salinas wins reelection in Oregon’s 6th District
Democratic U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas has won reelection in Oregon’s 6th Congressional District. The freshman incumbent beat Republican Mike Erickson for a second term in Congress after outraising him by millions of dollars.
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Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen will win reelection in Nevada, CNN projects | CNN Politics
Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen will win reelection in Nevada, CNN projects, holding off Republicans from adding to their incoming majority in the US Senate.
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Trump Cabinet picks: Latest developments, what to know after Susie Wiles named chief of staff
With Donald Trump headed back to the White House, he has a few months to build his next adminsitration. He has picked his chief of staff, who is next?
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South Korea’s military blames North Korea for GPS signal ‘jamming attack’
The GPS jamming began on Friday and continued on Saturday, affecting several vessels at sea and dozens of aircraft.
Cornyn gets first Senate endorsement in race to succeed McConnell
GOP senators will vote by secret ballot on Wednesday on the next Senate majority leader. The race is between Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott.
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Election 2024 live updates: Trump election interference case on halt; House majority still unclear
Latest news and updates following Donald Trump's historic win in the 2024 presidential race against Kamala Harris. Trump captured the victory Wednesday morning.
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Gunmen kill a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in a decade
Gunmen have killed a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in the country in the last decade.
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Fed chair says Trump can't remove him. Could Trump still influence interest rates?
The standoff carries high stakes for the U.S. economy, experts said.
Skynet-1A: Why did the UK's oldest space satellite end up thousands of miles from where it should have been?
Britain's oldest satellite is in the wrong part of the sky, but no-one's really sure who moved it.
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Donald Trump says he has no plans to sell DJT stock, calls for probe into "market manipulators"
Donald Trump reiterated he doesn't intend to sell his stock in Trump Media, and called for an investigation into short sellers.
www.cbsnews.com1 killed and 3 wounded after gunmen open fire at Brazil’s largest international airport
Brazilian police said that unidentified gunmen in a black car killed at least one person and wounded another three Friday afternoon at Sao Paulo’s international airport in Guarulhos.
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz says authorities investigating potential plot against his life after arrest of armed man | CNN Politics
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said Friday that local police in his Florida district notified him about a “potential plot” against his life and told him that an armed man had been arrested not far from his home.
www.cnn.comUS judge tosses Illinois' ban on semiautomatic weapons, governor pledges swift appeal
A federal judge has overturned Illinois’ ban on semiautomatic weapons, leaning on recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings that strictly interpret the Second Amendment right to keep and bear firearms.
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'The View' melts down over Trump's resounding election victory: 'Profoundly disturbed'
The ladies of "The View" have not been handling President-elect Trump's historic election victory very well as they continue to lash out at Americans who supported him.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs pushes for release again, offers 'far more robust' bail package
Sean Combs sought again on Friday to be released from pretrial detention by offering a "far more robust" bail package, according to a new court filing.
The Pentagon is letting a small number of U.S. defense contractors fix weapons in Ukraine
U.S. officials say the Pentagon is easing restrictions to allow a small number of private American defense contactors to work inside Ukraine, helping repair and maintain equipment.
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Nearly 380,000 people displaced by South Sudan floods, UN says
A surge in malaria is reported in several states and is overwhelming the health system, according to a UN agency.
Five reasons Arizona hasn’t declared who won presidential and Senate contests - Washington Examiner
As of Friday evening, the winner in the senate race between Republican Kari Lake and Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) has yet to be declared.
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What to expect from a GOP trifecta | The Excerpt
President-elect Donald Trump pledged to follow though with mass deportations, in an interview with NBC News. This and more stories on The Excerpt.
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Every uncalled congressional race left in the 2024 election
Republicans won control of both the House and the Senate. And Trump has won another term as president.
www.nbcnews.comNew Democratic minority leader in Georgia Senate promises strong push for policy goals
Georgia Senate Democrats have elected Sen. Harold Jones II to lead their caucus. He promised Friday to be aggressive in pushing policy goals despite Republicans holding a substantial majority in the chamber.
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Pentagon officials discussing how to respond if Trump issues controversial orders | CNN Politics
Pentagon officials are holding informal discussions about how the Department of Defense would respond if Donald Trump issues orders to deploy active-duty troops domestically and fire large swaths of apolitical staffers, defense officials told CNN.
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Inflation, middle-class turnout: Here is why Trump prevailed in swing states
Journalists from the USA TODAY network shared how former President Donald Trump took the key swing states in the 2024 elections.
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International court to launch external probe into misconduct accusations against top prosecutor
The International Criminal Court will launch an external probe into sexual misconduct accusations against its top prosecutor, keeping alive a case the court’s internal watchdog had closed within five days.
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Republicans inch closer to ending China's favored trade status
Fresh off Tuesday’s red sweep, House Republicans have begun to renew the idea of ending China’s preferential trade status.
Florida Democratic congressman says he was target in attempted assassination
Florida Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz said police arrested a man who was near his home earlier this week allegedly armed with a rifle and body armor.
After two presidential losses, women wonder what it will take to shatter the glass ceiling | CNN Politics
America did not elect Kamala Harris as its first female president this week, but Janet Edwards was grateful she got to witness a fellow Black woman run for the highest office in the land in her lifetime.
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Elon Musk joins Trump-Zelensky phone call - Washington Examiner
It's unclear what role, if any, Tesla CEO Elon Musk could serve in President-elect Donald Trump's administration, but the two have grown increasingly close throughout the former president's campaign.
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Trump pulls off rare Republican win in Dearborn, the nation’s largest Arab-majority city
Arab American voters upset over the Biden administration's handling of war in the Middle East broke away from Vice President Kamala Harris in Michigan.
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Walz vows to fight Trump and reach out to his supporters upon return to Minnesota
The governor said he'd fight against Trump's "hateful agenda" but said he needed to "swallow a little bit of pride" after the 2024 election results.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 988
As the war enters its 988th day, these are the main developments.
Pelosi blames Harris' loss on Biden's late exit and no open Democratic primary
She also blasted Bernie Sanders in an interview with The New York Times.
German chancellor’s last remaining coalition ally makes his move before expected early election
German Eonomy Minister Robert Habeck says he hopes to become his Green Party’s candidate for chancellor in the coming election.
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Trump promised massive tariffs on imports but how he’ll pull it off is still being figured out | CNN Politics
Just days after winning a comeback election, President-elect Donald Trump is evaluating how his campaign promises might translate into policy. When it comes to rolling out the broad-based tariffs that he pledged on the campaign trail, the strategy is not yet formed, multiple sources familiar...
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Outsider Daniel Lurie beats incumbent London Breed in San Francisco mayoral race
Lurie's win marks a shift, not only in San Francisco but across California, to more moderate candidates and tough-on-crime policies.
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Democratic US Sen. Jacky Rosen is reelected in Nevada, securing battleground seat
Nevada Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen won reelection, beating Republican Sam Brown in a tight but unusually quiet race for the battleground state.
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Somber Walz spotted on daughter's Instagram after election loss: 'Live to fight another day'
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's daughter posted a photo of the former vice presidential candidate on Instagram following his election loss.
Map shows Trump's 2024 election victory came as voters shifted red across the country
It's the first time Trump has topped an opponent in the popular vote, and only the second time since 1988 that any Republican has done so.
www.cbsnews.comWhat to know about the House push to expand some Social Security benefits
The House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
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What Trump's return to the White House could mean for the economy and taxes
Trump has floated a wide range of proposals that he says would improve American’s financial picture, from sweeping tariffs to hefty corporate tax cuts.
www.nbcnews.comSouthern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
Southern California firefighters have gained ground against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds.
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The Secret Service has robot dogs protecting Trump at his Florida estate - Washington Examiner
The Secret Service has added four-legged robotic dogs with surveillance capability and other "advanced sensors" to its security arsenal protecting Trump.
www.washingtonexaminer.comMan charged in Iranian conspiracy to kill Donald Trump: Justice Department
The charges allege an Iranian conspiracy to kill Donald Trump in revenge for the 2020 killing of Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
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US election results: How did opinion polls undercount Trump voters again?
It’s the third consecutive election in which opinion polls have underestimated Trump’s support.
Election predictor Allan Lichtman explains his incorrect prediction
Election predictor Allan Lichtman's success rate is now at 81.8%.
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US agency says Tesla's public statements imply that its vehicles can drive themselves. They can't
The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves.
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Red-district Democrat recalls Kamala Harris blowing her off at Christmas party: 'Kind of an eye roll'
A Washington Democrat who represents a red district recalled a telling encounter with Kamala Harris at a Christmas party that could explain her election loss.
Election 2024 recap: An updated tally on final House races as they're called
Keeping tabs on the final tally as control of the House of Representatives remains up for grabs with dozens of races still undecided.
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Chinese national jailed on charges that he tried to enter Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
A Chinese national is jailed on trespassing charges after police say he tried to enter President-elect Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in violation of a court order that he stay away following a previous attempt.
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Georgia governor declares emergency in 23 counties inundated with heavy rain and flooding
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency in 23 counties swamped by flooding rainstorms
Bribery case adds to problems in Mississippi city with water woes and policing disputes
Bribery and conspiracy charges against the mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, are the latest shock to the state's capital city.
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Iranian operative charged in pre-election scheme to assassinate Trump, other U.S. targets
An Iranian operative told investigators that he was tasked in September with assassinating Trump, according to court records unsealed Friday.
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Analysis: Trump’s master plan for a radical reformation of the US government | CNN Politics
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to completely remake the US government and wield new power as president.
www.cnn.comLouisiana lawmakers advance Gov. Jeff Landry's tax cut bills
Louisiana lawmakers have advanced bills to flatten the state's income tax rate and repeal the corporate franchise tax in a special legislative session focused on passing Gov.
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A woman was murdered in 1974 while hitch-hiking to a Chicago art show. 50 years later, investigators found her killer | CNN
Investigators in Wisconsin used genetic genealogy to solve a 50-year-old cold case this week, charging an 84-year-old Minnesota man with murdering a woman who was found dead in 1974, authorities said.
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Abortion ballot initiatives could have helped Harris win, instead Trump overperformed
Despite Kamala Harris' loss, pro-abortion rights activists are celebrating the results of the 2024 election, arguing that abortion rights won.
FEMA employee fired after telling relief team to skip houses with Trump signs following Florida hurricane | CNN Politics
A Federal Emergency Management Agency employee has been fired after they advised their disaster relief team to avoid homes with signs supporting former President Donald Trump while canvassing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the agency’s administrator said Saturday.
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House Republicans warn Jack Smith to preserve records in Trump cases - Washington Examiner
A pair of House Republicans asked Jack Smith to preserve records related to his prosecutions of Trump, a sign that they plan to investigate Smith.
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'Act of war': Biden administration under pressure to respond to Iran's plot to kill Trump
The Biden administration told Fox News any attempt to harm President-elect Trump would be considered an 'act of war' by Iran.
A push for school choice fell short in Trump's first term. He may now have a more willing Congress
The election of Donald Trump returns an ally of school choice to the White House, this time with a Republican-controlled Senate — and potentially House — that could be more supportive of the kind of initiatives that fizzled during his first term.
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Hill Democrats say their warnings about the party’s shortfalls on the border were ignored | CNN Politics
Frustrated swing-district House Democrats say they have warned for years that the party was at risk of losing working-class voters thanks, in large part, to GOP attacks on the border.
www.cnn.comWomen win majority of seats in New Mexico Legislature in showcase of determination and joy
Women won a majority of seats in the New Mexico Legislature in the general election, stirring expressions of vindication and joy.
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